Assistant Negotiator

The New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) is seeking two Assistant Negotiators to join its Executive Division, which is responsible for representing the Mayor in negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements with the Citys over 350,000 unionized employees. Under executive direction, with latitude for the exercise of judgement, knowledge and experience, assists the Commissioner of Labor Relations (OLR) in assigned areas of labor relations including collective bargaining, meditation, fact-finding and contract administration.Duties and Responsibilities:- Consults with and advises the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, Associate Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners on labor relations problems to which assigned. - Assists the chief spokesperson or lead negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations with unions and employee organizations. May lead negotiations with small bargaining units or on more minor labor-management issues.- Acts as labor relations consultants to city agencies.- Acts as liaison with other oversight agencies including DCAS, OMB, FISA-OPA, and Law Department.- Assists the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, Associate Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners at meetings held with agency heads or labor groups. When designated, represents the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, Associate Commissioners, and Assistant Commissioners at such meetings.- Assists in the preparation and presentation of cases on behalf of the Office of Labor Relations at fact-findings hearings and/or arbitration proceedings.- Drafts and reviews of contracts, agreements and other terms of settlement.- Build and maintain positive labor-management relationships. - Collaborate with legal counsel on labor and employment matters.