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OCME’s Human Resources Department is looking for a Labor Investigator to handle employee discipline, grievance and labor-related matters. The selected candidate will interact with various stakeholders, including but not limited to labor unions, to promote positive labor relations and handle disciplinary matters. They will also be involved in conducting training.

The candidate will be expected to perform specific responsibilities, including but not limited to:

- Collecting and analyzing documentary evidence in support of disciplinary, grievance, or OATH hearings.
- Attending disciplinary hearings or grievances. May serve as a Step II Hearing Officer from time to time.
- Conducting research and providing guidance on collective bargaining agreements, civil service laws, and labor laws.
- Liaising with employees, unions, and other citywide agencies regarding labor-related issues.
- Providing guidance to supervisors and managers regarding contractual disciplinary procedures.
- Liaising with the DOHMH Employment Law Unit and the Office of Labor Relations.
- Assisting in the agencywide performance management and evaluation process, including answering questions.
- Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and other tracking methods regarding discipline, performance management, or labor relations matters.
- Reviewing and providing feedback to supervisors and managers regarding warning memos, write-ups, and other disciplinary or performance actions.

INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) HMH - 95599

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and/or security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

-Strong verbal and written communication skills. -Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. -Interest in learning about or having experience in citywide labor relations. -The candidate may need to drive therefore, a valid driver's license in New York State is preferred.

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New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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