PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER Fire Exempt Opening

$224,000 - $224,000/Yr

City of Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Public Safety Employee Relations Manager (PSERM) is a key leadership role within the Los Angeles City Fire Department, responsible for overseeing the administration of the department's employee relations program. This position involves consulting with management on various labor relations matters, developing strategies for negotiations, and representing the department in various forums. The PSERM plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with labor laws and departmental regulations while fostering a positive work environment for both sworn and civilian employees.

Responsibilities

• Directs through subordinate supervisors the work of sworn, professional, and clerical employees engaged in the administration of the LAFD's employee relations program.
• Serves as consultant to management on the interpretation and application of the Memorandum of Understanding, Employee Relations Ordinance, Firefighter Bill of Rights, Fair Labor Standards Act, with particular emphasis on provisions applicable to sworn firefighters, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of negotiating parameters and management bargaining strategy, and in the preparation of cases for litigation.
• Develops policy, procedure, or strategy recommendations involving employee relations for the Fire Chief, the Executive Employee Relations Committee, the City Council Committees, the Mayor, the City Administrative Officer and the City Attorney.
• Participates in resolving differences with sworn and civilian employee unions including mediation, arbitration, unfair labor practices, and similar hearings, and communicates the LAFD position during negotiations and other employee/management meetings.
• Oversees the preparation of analyses, proposals, reports, and correspondence on employee relations matters for the Fire Chief and Bureau Commanders.
• Represents the LAFD before City Council, Council Committees, the Board of Fire Commissioners and other groups.
• Directs the conduct of special studies and projects in preparation for negotiations and litigation and/or at the request of LAFD management.
• Provides direction and guidance on unusually complex or sensitive employee relations issues.
• May testify in court as to the strategies employed in the management of employee relations activities.
• Confers with LAFD management, City Attorney's Office and other City officials to define and achieve concurrence on needs and priorities and to resolve issues.
• Communicates equal employment information to employees and ensures a safe work environment for sworn and civilian employees and compliance with LAFD safety policies.

Requirements

• Experience in employee relations, labor relations, or human resources management, preferably in a public safety or governmental setting.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, employee relations ordinances, and negotiation strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including management, unions, and city officials.
• Ability to analyze complex employee relations issues and develop effective strategies and recommendations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with public safety unions or similar organizations.
• Familiarity with the Firefighter Bill of Rights and related legislation.

Benefits

• Hybrid telecommuting program allowing flexible in-office work days.
• Potential for a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule.