Deputy Chief Labor Policy Officer

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Deputy Chief Labor Policy Officer
The candidate will help oversee the relationships between the Department of Education (DOE) and the labor unions representing its employees (including teachers, supervisors and other pedagogical employees as well as administrative and clerical employees). n consultation with the Chief Executive of Labor Policy, will participate in negotiations with these unions. Also serves as a high-level policy advisor to the Chief Executive of Labor Policy, Chancellor’s Office, Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel as well as to members of the senior leadership team on labor policy across the system. Formulates and recommends policies to the Chief Executive of Labor Policy governing staff and labor relations for DOE employees, including creating or adjusting strategies at specific schools to achieve system objectives in accord with contractual requirements. Participates in collective bargaining negotiations on behalf of the Chancellor and the DOE at regular union meetings and consultations as called for by contracts or on system wide issues impacting labor. Helps direct collective bargaining strategy with unions and, together with the Chief Executive of Labor Policy, represents the DOE at many bargaining sessions and meetings with unions, including contractually mandated union consultations. Works with the City’s and DOE’s legislative affairs team in connection with development and review of legislation and related matters covering labor issues. Serves as a resource to negotiators by providing information on provisions of current contract and significance of proposed changes. Represents DOE management and meets with top union leaders and local presidents to investigate and resolve grievances and school-specific labor issues. Provides policy guidance and advice to DOE’s senior leadership team on labor issues. Plays an integral role in the preparation of internal and external communications and inter-governmental contacts relating to labor issues. Leads/supports the analysis of collective bargaining agreements and development of the interpretations of the terms of the agreements to advise senior leadership in the development and implementation of labor relations policies, strategies and implementation. Leads/supports interpretations of intent, spirit, and terms of contracts to counsel DOE management in the development and application of labor relations policies and practices. Leads/supports labor staff in the preparation of statistical reports of types and frequency of actions taken concerning grievances, arbitration, mediation, and related labor relations activities to identify problem areas. Furnishes reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union and management practices, wage and salary surveys, and employee benefits programs for labor contract negotiations. Plans and leads necessary research relating to compensation, working conditions, and grievances, and analyzes and compares similar agreements and contracts in other governmental jurisdictions. Develops plans and objectives for the conduct of various OLR functions and devises methods and procedures for the implementation of approved policies. Advises on the day-to-day administration of agreements and conducts training sessions for supervisory and administrative personnel, providing guidance in the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and in the handling and processing of grievances at all levels. Supervises the investigation and processing of requests by employee groups for certification as exclusive collective bargaining representatives. Represents DOE at arbitrations and other related litigation, where necessary. Performs and supports special projects as requested on behalf of the Chief Labor Policy, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and COO team.

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