General Statement of Duties This employee must have knowledge and experience with collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and grievance and appeals procedures; must be skilled in analyzing and investigating complaints, advising managers and employees on the interaction of FMLA, ADA, and other leaves; the ability to resolve disputes, onboard/offboard employees, and administer training courses. Performs professional level analytical and technical work involving the application of independent judgment within the established policies and procedures of Cincinnati Recreation Commission Human Resources administration. Responsibilities will include, employee/labor relations, recruitment, assessment and selection, talent management and workforce development, and research analysis. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge of: Standard English, grammar and usage; standard correspondence and report formats. Principles of quantitative and qualitative analysis; principles of financial analysis. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; accounting principles. Use of computers in performance of assigned duties; use of related software. Pertinent City, state and federal laws, codes and regulations. Civil Service rules; City Human Resources Policies and Procedures; EEO, ADA, Affirmative Action, regulations; union contracts. Conflict resolution techniques; negotiation techniques. Principles and practices of job analysis. Principles and practices of testing and selection. Principles of management and supervision (as appropriate). Principles and practices of human resource management. Principles and practices of training and organizational development. Skill to: Create and administer Civil Service examinations (as assigned). Conduct investigations as appropriate. Operate a personal computer, calculator, and other office equipment.. Operate assigned vehicle in performance of job duties. Ability to: Process complex information while maintaining attention to detail. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Prioritize work; manage time to meet deadlines. Make decisions based on data analysis and observation. Interpret, explain and apply pertinent City, state and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures; interpret and apply rules of contract compliance. Apply various criteria to evaluate contract bids and recommend selections (as assigned). Maintain confidentiality of City information. Perform complex analyses of problems related to assigned area of responsibility. Formulate solutions to complex problems related to assigned area of responsibility. Resolve disputes; negotiate compromises; negotiate union contract agreements. Manage and supervise subordinate personnel (as appropriate). Examples of Work performed: (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Perform job analyses on single positions and classifications in order to identify the performance domain for classification and testing purposes. Prepare departmental responses to City Council motions and referrals. Perform job analysis; construct, administer, and grade examinations; perform examination administrative tasks including scheduling, reviewing qualifications of applicants, and answering complaints in writing from applicants who have reviewed test papers. Negotiate and administer union contracts; prepare arbitration cases and review grievances with regard to provisions of the union contract and other documents. Design and conduct training programs. As assigned, conduct classification studies; revise class specs as needed, including ADA language. Perform other tasks related to the management of assigned programs, policies and procedures as needed. Required Education and Experience * RESUME AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION Each applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the following areas: business administration, accounting, quantitative analysis, public administration, psychology, computer programming, or a related field. Two years of experience working in EEO, Employee Relations, Labor Relations or Classification and Compensation is preferred. * RESUME AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION OTHER REQUIREMENTS Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License may be required. MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions:Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; automobile travel within the City may be required. Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.