LABOR RELATIONS HEARING OFFICER (ATTORNEY)

The Office of Collective Bargaining (“OCB”) is an independent, impartial governmental agency that resolves labor disputes between the City of New York and the City employees’ Unions.

OCB seeks a candidate with relevant experience for a position as a Labor Relations Trial Examiner. The candidate will act as hearing officer at formal administrative hearings involving labor law issues, including representation proceedings. These proceedings involve the interpretation and application of the statute, to determine the scope of collective bargaining, the arbitrability of grievances, whether particular employers or employee organizations have committed improper labor practices, and other statutory issues. The candidate will research, report and recommend disposition of said matters and prepare written draft decisions for presentation to and consideration by the Board of Collective Bargaining and the Board of Certification.

May be assigned to assist the Deputy General Counsel in the representation of the agency and its constituent Boards in proceedings that may be brought by or against the Boards in the courts. Responsible for taking minutes at Board meetings.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Law school graduation and one (1) year of labor relations or closely allied experience either on the staff of an administrative agency charged with the responsibility for the resolution of labor disputes or certifying bargaining units and representatives or making presentations before such agencies; or
2. Law school graduation and one (1) year of education and experience demonstrating familiarity with issues of labor law and/or labor relations, as evidenced by academic course work, job experience, or other acceptable proof.