Research Analyst Job New York New York USA,Government

Location: New York

Job Description

The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on behalf of the Mayor as the City’s liaison with both labor and management in the private sector. The office is authorized by Executive Order 38 (February 7, 1967), amended by Executive Order 13 (July 24, 1990).

Additionally, OLR administers various benefits programs and works with the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) to pursue innovations in a variety of areas, particularly regarding city health insurance programs. The staff at OLR assist their fellow agencies in handling personnel and payroll issues, conducting labor‑management meetings, representing the City at representation hearings, and handling all employee grievances and arbitration matters while also negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the City’s 149 bargaining units.

Responsibilities

Assists in negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements. Stays abreast of the status of negotiations; works closely with the negotiator in preparing for negotiations; attends collective bargaining sessions and takes detailed notes.

Research collective bargaining demands as needed and provides accurate information.

Serves as a specialist on all contracts of assigned bargaining units.

Makes an electronic file with all relevant information (bargaining notes, demands, sign‑in sheets, costings, etc.).

Prepares pay authorizations to ensure proper implementation of contract terms once an agreement is reached.

Calculates wage and benefits costs for use in negotiations, impasse and related proceedings. Calculates costs in a clear, easily understood manner.

Prepares cost data and appropriate backup to supervisor and/or OMB for review within prescribed time limits.

Adheres to the methodology agreed to by the parties.

May assist and/or train staff in costing methodology.

Salary and Benefit Surveys

Collects data from other jurisdictions; makes necessary follow‑up to clarify ambiguous responses; keeps organized records of all responses.

Analyzes data and prepares clear, concise, well‑documented reports in accordance with established format.

Responds to surveys and information requests from other jurisdictions.

Special Reports and Studies

Gathers information as directed.

Reports and memos are presented in a well‑organized and easily understood manner.

Reports are completed by the assigned deadline.

Inquiries Response

Answers all calls and written requests courteously within one week. Answers are accurate and pertinent sources are cited.

Refers questions as necessary to appropriate staff and/or other agencies.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR – 56058 Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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