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Labor Relations Analyst Iii (human Resources Analyst Iii)

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$75,669.98 - $126,116.85 Annually
Closing date
Sep 24, 2022

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Industry
Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function
Analyst, Human Resources
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Announcement

Fairfax County is one of the best employers in the region. Come work in the exciting field of Labor Relations as we move to implement collective bargaining as part of county operations.
Be part of a new labor relations division as the county starts the collective bargaining process.

Reporting directly to the Senior Human Resources Consultant of Collective Bargaining Administration, this position p rovides experienced-level expertise related to the application and interpretation of the County’s collective bargaining policies; serves as a business partner to management and leadership; works with union representatives on items they present; develops and conducts training as needed on labor relations topics, CBA items and reviews written correspondence to ensure proper application of County policies and procedures.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

General
  • Manages/oversees a major function/program, project or team;
  • Proactively develops, manages, and evaluates programs and procedures that are responsive to the changing needs of the customer and the business environment;
  • Participates in the contracting process, including drafting bid specifications, evaluating proposals, and selecting a contractor;
  • Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies, procedures, and programs consistent with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations;
  • Serves as an expert witness; presents testimony at official proceedings such as Civil Service Commission and in Court;
  • Applies systems solutions to business problems; trains users in system functions;
  • Proactively develops solutions; facilitates problem solving among different individuals/groups to reach effective outcomes;
  • Provides advice and consultation regarding immediate situations;
  • Works independently to define and meet customer needs, facilitating innovation and exploration of non-traditional ideas;
  • Recognizing the implications of proposed changes, identifies and collaborates with appropriate individuals and groups to develop and implement the changes;
  • Leads change initiatives throughout the department or with customers to improve services and meet the needs of the customer;
  • Investigates/responds to individual, agency, or County-wide issues, questions or grievances from the public, employees, and/or County/State/Federal agencies;
  • Develops and presents material on various topics to individuals and groups.

Organizational Development
  • Provides internal consulting services to county agencies, work groups, county-wide task forces, boards and commissions, and citizen groups in the areas of team building, facilitation, organizational interventions, leadership development and coaching, and problem solving;
  • Develops and conducts tailor-made team building and team development work sessions as an intervention for non-functioning or poorly-functioning work groups and teams;
  • Coordinates and evaluates the work of organizational facilitators and/or trainers.

Training
  • Develops, supports and evaluates staff training and development programs;
  • Works with agencies to identify specific training needs, including technology delivered training and development tools;
  • Designs and facilitates professional and leadership development courses.

Employee Relations/EEO Programs
  • Provides interpretation, guidance and training in the application of County rules and regulations, as well as Federal and State laws and regulations.
  • Provides guidance on formal disciplinary actions; administers the County's grievance procedure;
    Mediates and/or assists with problem solving of County employees and/or citizen complaints and grievances;
    Leads or participates in agency or County-wide investigations to reduce the County's liability and to resolve complaints.

Personnel
  • Performs complex technical, fiscal, regulatory, and organizational work that requires independent planning and evaluation; analysis; data gathering and interpretation; written and oral reports and presentations;
  • Responsible for a program area or function in personnel actions, records management and automated systems including: policies and procedures; subject matter and technical expertise; customer support and service;
  • Supervises personnel staff and/or oversees the work of others in a program area, project or team;
  • Plans and implements training for staff and customers.

Performance Management
  • Trains employees and managers in the use of the County's performance evaluation process;
  • Assists agency managers in linking agency performance measures to employee performance standards.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management;
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector human resources administration in relevant areas;
  • Knowledge of group/team dynamics;
  • Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to all aspects of human resource management;
  • Skill in use of computer hardware and software;
  • Skill in budgeting;
  • Skill in facilitation;
  • Skill in mediation and conflict resolution;
  • Ability to gather, analyze and present facts;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and public officials;
  • Ability to work as a team member or leader;
  • Ability to speak and write effectively.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in personnel administration, public administration or a related field, plus four years of professional-level human resources experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least two years of professional experience in human resources that included employee relations, labor relations or closely related work.
  • Work experience in management coaching and consultation, application of employment law, employee relations, investigations, and labor relations.
  • Experience utilizing an internal process to intake, manage, and resolve employee relations incidents.
  • At least two years of professional experience providing direct support and consultation to supervisors and managers in addressing employee relations incidents, grievances, progressive discipline, performance management disputes, and discrimination investigations and complaints.
  • Experience with/in collective bargaining agreements and/or unionized work environment;
  • Working knowledge of ADR programs and processes.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
  • This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
  • The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate standard office equipment and personal computer; ambulation. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include a written exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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