Deputy Chief Labor Relations Officer; LIRR

Position: Deputy Chief Labor Relations Officer (LIRR)
Location: New York

Description

JOB TITLE:

Deputy Chief Labor Relations Officer (LIRR)
DEPT/DIV:
Labor Relations LIRRSUPERVISOR:
Chief Employee Relations & Administration Officer

WORK LOCATION:

th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)
FULL/PART-TIME: FULL SALARY RANGE: $204,072 - $228,081

DEADLINE:
Until filled

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for developing and implementing negotiation and dispute resolution strategies for MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to attain control of labor costs and increased productivity, as well as to establish productive Labor/Management relationships. The Deputy Chief of Labor Relations is responsible for multiple collective bargaining agreements covering LIRR employees, ensuring the consistent administration of negotiated contracts and providing expert guidance and advice to executive staff.

Establishes and maintains productive Labor/Management relationships and provides direction and oversight on all employee relations matters for MTA LIRR staff

Responsibilities:

• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Leads the day-to-day operations and processes of the department. Plans, recommends, and implements labor policy for LIRR. Collaborates with the General Counsel and executive staff on contracts implementation and the development of labor strategies to advance the agencies’ goals. Oversees and directs major labor arbitrations and litigation. Represents the agencies in Labor Relations matters that involve external agencies, such as the National Railroad Adjustment Board, Public Law Boards, or Special Boards of Adjustment.
• Plans and prepares for labor contract negotiations with the Presidents, Chairman, Deputy Chief of Collective Bargaining, and MTA HQ. Attends high-profile arbitration hearings; labor relations actions and collaboration with unions. Develops short and long-term strategic plans to achieve optimal benefits and savings from contract negotiations.
• Provides direction, coordination, and supervision to the labor team to implement policy associated with all disciplinary processes including suspensions, demotions, terminations, probationary reviews, as well as train field directors in effective dispute resolution techniques, contract grievance resolution and the consistent application of progressive discipline.
• Ensure strict adherence to the implementation of the Employee Availability Program. Carries out special assignments in areas of expertise as directed by the Chairman, Board Members, or the Presidents.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have broad knowledge of labor relations
• Must possess sound knowledge of related laws, regulations, and administrative policies, including the Federal Railway…