What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Counsel DLR position at Department of Workforce Development?
The Massachusetts Department of Labor (DLR) is seeking a Chief Counsel. The DLR is a neutral agency charged with administering the Commonwealth's collective bargaining statutes. The DLR exercises jurisdiction over public sector employers in Massachusetts and the labor organizations that represent their employees. In addition, the DLR's jurisdiction extends to a small number of private sector employers who do not fall under the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board. The DLR processes representation petitions and charges alleging prohibited practices and provides mediation and arbitration services.
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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS :
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical) and must possess current license and / or registration requirements established for the performance of the position, of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions :
- A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
- A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
- A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
Responsibilities :
Working with the Director and Chief Hearing Officer, the selected candidate will be expected to assist in formal staff evaluations and, as necessary, assist with training staff in all phases of case handling, including investigations, hearings, decision writing, arbitration, and mediation.
The candidate will act as a labor law resource for the DLR by staying current on developments in labor law and labor relations and providing guidance and training to the Director, CERB, JLMC, and staff on matters that could affect cases processed by the DLR.
The candidate will also perform other duties assigned by the Director.
Preferred Qualifications :
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
SALARY PLACEMENT IS DETERMINED BY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION’S RECRUITING GUIDELINES. IN THE CASE OF A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, THE SALARY PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WILL BE UTILIZED FOR PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE.
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