LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST

Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Labor Relations Manager II, the Labor Relations Analyst (LRA) performs analytical work in support of the Department of Developmental Services’ (Department) labor relations program. The LRA assists with research, case tracking, grievance support, training development, and the implementation of Department and statewide labor relations policies and procedures. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: Admin: https://www.research.net/r/ddsadmin You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Describe your experience analyzing policies, laws, regulations, or labor agreements. Include an example where you conducted research, evaluated information, and prepared a written recommendation or response. Explain your role, the steps you took, and the outcome. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of: General principles, practices, and trends of labor-management relations, public administration, human resources, or business administration; research and data collection techniques; communication techniques for gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information; and English language such as proper punctuation, grammar, the meaning and spelling of words, pronunciation of words, and rules of composition in order to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to others. Technical aspects of personnel management; effective communication; good judgement when interacting with the public and professional staff. Ability to: Read, analyze, and logically interpret and apply appropriate laws, rules, regulations, memoranda of understanding, policies, procedures, and instructions; plan, organize, and conduct research, and investigatory and statistical work; reason logically, analyze situations, and develop and evaluate alternatives and take effective action; accurately, secure, evaluate, analyze and record facts; prepare clear and succinct reports, graphs, correspondence, and statistical reports; comprehend written material; communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing; consult and advise interested parties; use good judgement and make sound decisions in critical situations; establish and maintain cooperative relations and gain confidence with those contacted in the work environment; and handle stressful and/or sensitive situations with tact and labor-management diplomacy.