The fundamental reason this classification exists is to serve as negotiator under the general direction of the Labor Relations Administrator and to assist in planning and coordinating the City's labor relations program. The Assistant Labor Relations Administrator evaluates and recommends policies and formulates labor relations guidelines. Work is performed within the City policy guidelines on labor relations as defined by the Labor Relations Administrator. The Assistant Labor Relations Administrator is expected to carry out the duties of this class with considerable independent judgment and discretion and with only general instruction from the Labor Relations Administrator.
Work is reviewed through conferences and by overall evaluation of results obtained.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Principles of personnel administration, especially in the field of labor relations. Merit system principles and their application to the administration of position classification and pay plans, and employee selection and promotion. Job action contingency planning and implementation procedures. Public administration and governmental organizations.