Senior Attorney-Bargaining and Negotiations
Company: | City of Toledo | Location: | Toledo, Ohio |
Job Listing Details
Job Title: | Senior Attorney-Bargaining and Negotiations | Job Category: | Unclassified Exempt | |
Department/Group: | Department of Law | Class Code: | 7431 | |
Level/Salary Range: | $68,624 - $121,411 Annually | Position Type: | Full-Time | |
HR Contact: | Selection & Evaluation 419-245-1500 | Reports To: | Director of Law |
POSITION SUMMARY:
Acts as lead negotiator for the City of Toledo. Must understand counterpart's position/issues and clearly convey the City’s position/issues. Requires active listening and strong written and oral communication. Must be flexible and able to adapt to the situation in an effort to resolve any conflict. Must identify and create common ground that addresses the needs of both parties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates the planning, preparation, and implementation of negotiations of collective bargaining agreements and amendments in conjunction with representatives of the Department of Human Resources.
- Analyzes technical and statistical data for negotiation of labor agreements.
- Reviews collective bargaining activities and advises City administrators about compliance with Ohio bargaining statutes and other applicable laws.
- Represents the City in bargaining impasse procedures, including mediation, fact-finding and conciliation.
- Consults with departments and divisions on employee and labor relations issues.
- Answers questions concerning the interpretation and application of personnel policies and procedures and labor agreements.
- Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with department heads and Union representatives.
- Provides training on the City’s collective bargaining agreements to supervisory personnel.
- Maintains records of executed collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understanding.
- Prepares and presents ordinances, labor relations opinions, and a variety of related reports.
- Coordinates, monitors and maintains various records and information relating to labor relations functions.
- Prepares and assists in the City’s cases before the State Employment Relations Board in unfair labor practice cases, representation hearings, and other proceedings.
- Prepares and presents cases before labor arbitrators, the Toledo Civil Service Commission, and other labor relations forums.
- Directs and assists other department employees in presentation of labor relations cases.
- May develop and recommend personnel policy related to bargaining and negotiations.
- Assists and may perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief-Labor.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Law.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the various labor union agreements, City personnel policies, Civil Service rules, the State Public Employee Collective Bargaining Law, and State Employee Relations Board practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and the techniques of arbitration and fact-finding.
- Comprehensive knowledge of negotiation techniques.
- Considerable knowledge of labor and employment discrimination law.
- considerable knowledge of City personnel policies.
- Good knowledge of City organizational structure.
- Good knowledge of the Toledo Municipal Code.
Skills:
- Skilled in both written and oral communications.
- Considerable skill in mediating disputes.
- Considerable skill in utilizing negotiating techniques.
- Considerable skill in presenting cases.
Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Strong problem - solving and analytical skills.
- Strong ability to mediate disputes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk and sit. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will work indoors frequently. Occasional travel to various worksites will be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or a related field.
- A Doctor of Jurisprudence and licensure to practice law in the State of Ohio is required.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of labor relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, or a closely related area is required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be honest, confidential and trustworthy.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- None
Use the following links to apply for job opportunities page for the City of Toledo.
- City Opportunities -
- Sr. Attorney – Bargaining and Negotiations -
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