Labor Relations Associate (per diem)

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

• Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
• Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
• Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
• Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
• Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

The core functions of the Human Resources & Labor Relations Unit include recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee discipline, labor relations, performance management, payroll, timekeeping, leaves, professional development and Special Projects.

OCME seeks to hire a Labor Relations Associate to assist in handling employee discipline, grievance and labor-related matters. The selected candidate will interact with various stakeholders such as labor unions, will promote positive labor relations and handle disciplinary matters. They will also be involved in conducting trainings, as required.

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

• Collecting and analyzing documentary evidence in support of disciplinary or grievance proceedings.
• Conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct or labor issues, as directed.
• Attending disciplinary hearings and grievance proceedings.
• Serving as a Step II conference officer, as needed.
• Conducting research and providing guidance on collective bargaining agreements, civil service laws, citywide rules and regulations, and other material.
• Liaising with employees, unions, and other citywide agencies.
• Providing guidance to supervisors and managers regarding contractual disciplinary procedures.
• Liaising with the DOHMH Employment Law Unit, the NYC Office of Labor Relations, and other city agencies as needed.
• Assisting in the agencywide performance management and evaluation process.
• Maintaining records regarding investigations and other findings.
• 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.
• Developing and providing trainings on disciplinary and labor-related topics, including progressive discipline and performance management.

SPECIAL NOTE

• Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to work in the Unites States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

***Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.***

INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) HMH - 95599

• 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
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.