Managerial and consultative human resources and labor relations work at a professional level as chief of human resource services within the Agency of Transportation. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Transportation Administrative Services Director, but with need for significant initiative and interaction with Agency division directors and related staff, the Vermont Department of Personnel, and others.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional and technical assistants.
Assists in the evaluation of staffing needs and distribution, including feasibility of temporary employees and or contractual services. Participates in the finding, design and implementation of solutions to complex problems in employee utilization including, among others, decentralized recruitment, specialized training, call-back arrangements, field assignments, and optimum work crew size. Monitors and conducts special surveys to determine collective bargaining needs, current problems, and possible remedial actions. Advises the State's Employee Relations Division of desired changes and prepares draft proposals. May participate in collective bargaining strategy and negotiation sessions.