Labor Commissioner

Salary: $147,900.00 - $185,334.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: APPOINTED
Job Number: 007.0624
Department: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Opening Date: 06/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
A vacancy exists in the Administration Office for a Labor Commissioner.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITY :
Under the direction of the County Administrative Officer (CAO), administers the County's Labor Relations program in conformance with Federal and State laws and applicable County rules and policies and assists with oversight of the daily functions performed. The Labor Commissioner will serve as strategic partner of the Administration and support the County Executive's (CE) strategic plan through negotiation and labor relations activities.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Acts as Hearing Officer for final internal step in the employee grievance procedures. Drafts grievance reports and other corresponding documents.
• Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with all six County unions with employee representatives of each union group as well as carry out meet and confer obligations of the County.
• Acts as liaison between the County and the Union by providing guidance on policy and labor relation questions for employees, supervisors, managers and officials.
• Oversees the administration of the MOU's and offers recommendations for revisions to County policies and procedures on labor-management matters.
• Conducts labor relation training for supervisors and managers.
• Advises the County Executive and CAO on labor-relation matters
• Works in partnership with department heads/designees, union leadership and their membership, and employees to promote effective labor relations in the workplace.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience : Education: A law degree from an accredited law school and at least five (5) years' professional experience in labor and employment law, employee and labor relations. Experience in human resources, business or public administration is preferred.
Admission to a Bar of a State in the United States of America is required, admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Considerable knowledge of the County's labor and employee relations and human resources culture, practices, procedures and methods including the bargaining units representing employees of the County.
• Considerable knowledge of the County organization and the functions of the operational departments.
• Considerable knowledge of the Rules & Regulations of the County's Personnel Management System with emphasis on interpretation and application.
• Considerable knowledge of labor agreements between the County and the various bargaining units with emphasis on interpretation, application and bargaining history.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, and court decisions affecting Labor Relations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing facts and arriving at conclusions for recommending action.
• Ability to express oneself and document events effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing with particular emphasis in responding to grievances.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, Union Officers and representatives, and others with whom the Division comes in contact in the performance of its work.

Licenses or Certificates : Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Conditions of Employment
Physical and Environmental Conditions :
The work of these positions is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.