Hearing Officer Labor Management amp Employee Relations

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Hearing Officer, Labor Management & Employee Relations

Duties: Handle grievances and appeals filed at the Chancellor’s level by employees. Grievances arise through the negotiated grievance procedure contained in the collective bargaining agreements between the recognized bargaining units. Responsibilities are complex and diverse because of the differing labor organizations which have negotiated agreements as well as the various policies and procedures relative to individual employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. Conducts are formal grievance hearings and decisions are rendered which are binding upon the school system. Consult not only the negotiated agreement but all other DCPS rules and regulations and pertinent law. Represent the position of the Chancellor; and appeals of any of the Hearing Officer's decisions lie with an impartial arbitrator appointed pursuant to a negotiated agreement. Report to the Director, Labor Management & Employee Relations. Hears and evaluates testimony and evidence to determine case facts, maintains order and decorum, disposes of objections expressed, permits questioning and cross-examination of witnesses and ensures due process. Manages pre-hearing conferences to control the docket, evaluates proposed evidence, considers expert witness testimony, determines issues and rules on preliminary motions. Examines case records and official files and ensures that all documents and exhibits are fully documented in the record. Conducts legal research to fully address all legal arguments. Meets with municipal officials, appellants or their representatives to explain rights and obligations and discuss hearing rules and procedures. Writes timely decisions which are binding on all parties. Submits written findings and decisions. Assists with administering portions of the disciplinary review process, and/or drafting and revising procedural rules.

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