About the job
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) plays a crucial role in investigating deaths in New York City resulting from various circumstances, including criminal violence, accidents, suicides, and other unexplained causes. Our commitment to the community is guided by the core values of CARES: Commitment, Accountability, Resilience, Excellence, and Service. These principles shape our interactions with colleagues and the communities we serve.
As a Labor Relations Coordinator, you will work under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations. This role allows for some independent decision-making and judgment. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting thorough research and analysis on collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, and relevant materials.
- Providing expert guidance to employees at all levels on labor research and best practices.
- Coordinating labor management meetings and grievance hearings while actively participating in them.
- Serving as a Step II conference officer as required.
- Collecting and compiling evidence for disciplinary and grievance proceedings.
- Coordinating with the DOHMH-Employee Law Unit as necessary.
- Ensuring proper implementation of labor negotiations and grievance settlements, making corrections where needed.
- Drafting grievance hearing briefs and stipulations as required.
- Assisting in the development and review of internal procedures and policies.
- Maintaining records and reports tracking grievances and employee performance metrics.
- Supporting classification projects by researching title requirements and preparing materials for review.
- Monitoring employee compliance with civil service title requirements and initiating corrective actions as necessary.
- Coordinating the overtime cap waiver process by generating reports and preparing salary projections.
- Performing other duties as assigned.