CHIEF OF PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction supervises a personnel and labor relations program; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Supervises the personnel and labor relations program and the maintenance of personnel records. Provides expert advice to agency employees/officials on personnel and labor relations matters. Writes rules/regulations pertaining to personnel and labor relations activities for approval of the governing body. Reviews proposed job specifications for conformance with Department of Personnel requirements, policies, and practices. Supervises the conducting of salary and wage surveys to keep the compensation plan up to date. Writes correspondence pertaining to personnel matters. Arranges for the training of employees. Ensures that the agency adheres to Department of Personnel law, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Supervises the employee benefit program and represents the agency in dealing with union representatives on various labor relations problems. Studies comparable programs and applies selected features. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of principles of position classification and their application to specific situations. Knowledge of laws of New Jersey and regulations of the NJ Department of Personnel relating to varied types of personnel actions, and of Social Security regulations and procedures. Knowledge of theories, practices, procedures, and techniques of a labor relations program. Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret provisions of NJ laws relating to personnel and labor relations matters and the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the NJ Department of Personnel. Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret financial, personnel, and technical problems involved in developing/executing a suitable work program and working procedures. Ability to work harmoniously with associates and with other groups/individuals engaged in or concerned with the work relating to public employment. Ability to take and maintain a firm/correct stand when controversies arise. Ability to prepare clear, sound, and accurate informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain agency records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional supervisory experience in personnel administration which shall have included the review of classification problems and wage studies, the handling of personnel problems, employer-employee relations, contract negotiations, and collective bargaining. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.