The County of Solano is conducting a national search for an enthusiastic labor relations professional to join its Human Resources Department as a Employment Relations Manager. 

Solano County is seeking a dynamic, results oriented Employment Relations Manager to provide professional and complex employee/labor relations services to the County; plan, organize, and administer the countywide employee/labor relations program; serve as the County’s chief negotiator; represent the County in negotiations, grievances, complaint hearings, and other relationships with employees organizations.  This position meets with the Human Resources Director, the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors to recommend strategies related to labor relations issues and contract bargaining, advises management on complex labor relations matters; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative and technical support to the Director of Human Resources. 

Plans, organizes, and administers the County’s labor relations activities in accordance with the various memorandums of understanding, County policies, Civil Service Rules, and applicable state and federal law.

Hears, investigates, and responds to Step 3 grievances on behalf of the Human Resources Director; prepares cases and represent the County in Adjustment Board proceedings.

Researches, develops, and recommends strategies for successful completion of labor negotiations and other matters within the scope of collective bargaining.

Monitors compliance with memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and participates in the resolution of problems related to the MOUs.

Meets with the Human Resources Director, the County Administrator, and the Board of Supervisors to recommend labor relations strategies and positions; receives authority from the Board of Supervisors related to bargaining platforms.

Education:  Bachelor’s in public or business administration, industrial/labor relations, law, human resources/personnel management, economics, or a field closely related to the intent of the class; and

Experience:  Four (4) years of public sector labor relations experience that included negotiating collective bargaining agreements, developing bargaining proposals, and responding to grievances at precedent-setting levels; and

Two (2) years of public sector personnel administration experience that included administering and overseeing employee discipline processes.

 ~OR~

Six (6) years of collective bargaining experience involving direct responsibility for labor contract negotiations; grievance investigations, and/or labor agreement and memorandums of understanding administration; and impasse resolutions.  One of the six (6) years of experience must have been in the capacity of a Chief Negotiator.

Note A: Completion of a professionally recognized certification program in labor relations or possession of a Master’s Degree in one of the above named educational fields may substitute for one year of the collective bargaining experience; but not for the Chief Negotiator experience.

Note B: Professionally recognized certification in Labor Relations is desirable.

California Driver’s License, Class C

Independent travel.

Work evenings and weekends on a periodic basis.

Work under emotional pressure during regular business hours and after long hours of negotiations.

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"  

Application review to begin March 5, 2010.  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Depending on the job class, candidates may need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.  Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. All potential new hires (including new contract employees) and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented will be subject to a background and refenece check after contigent job offer is accepted.These provisions are subject to change.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled. 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. Application should provide a detailed employment history that includes month and year of entry and departure for all positions with relevant job experience.  All questions should be directed to Carlise Mickens, Human Resource Analyst at (707) 784-6188  Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  EOE/AA

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR RESUME.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 30% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
 
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, that is, someone who is able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, for a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.  This form should be received in the Human Resources Department within five (5) days from the final filing date of the recruitment.  A staff member will contact you and advise you how to proceed.
 
IMPORTANT: If you are a Solano County employee with a disabling condition, and are unable to perform the essential functions of your present position with or without reasonable accommodation, you may be eligible for preferential certification to an alternative position.  Please immediately notify the ADA Analyst at (707) 784-6170 to initiate review of this option.

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.
 
HIRING PROCEDURES - Depending on the number of qualified applicants received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates must be successful in each part of the examination.  For Civil Service positions, the appointing authority is entitled to certification of the top five candidates by score. 
  
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT – Depending on the applicant’s job class, prospective employees may be required to undergo a Urine Drug Test in accordance with the Solano County Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Solano County employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.   
 
MEDICAL EXAMINATION - Prior to appointment you may be required to pass a medical examination administered by the County Physician.  Candidates are encouraged not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical examination has been completed and passed.
 
APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be fingerprinted and required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California.  You will also be required to offer proof that you are a lawfully admitted alien or U.S. citizen.
 
EXAMINATION APPEALS - For Civil Service positions, individuals selecting to appeal their disqualification in any phase of the examination process must submit a written statement to the Director of Human Resources, within five calendar days of the receipt of the action, indicating the action being appealed, their specific basis for the appeal and the relief sought.
 
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - All new positions are required to successfully complete a minimum probationary period of six to twelve months, depending upon the position.  A probationary period does not apply to "at will" positions.
 
EXTRA HELP APPOINTMENTS - Appointments may be made from an eligible list for extra help (up to 999 hours/fiscal year, no benefits) positions.
 
DISASTER WORKERS - In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
 
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.