Manager - Office of Labor Relations

Definition
The Labor Relations Manager oversees the Office of Labor Relations, including developing and managing department programs that involve labor contracts and labor issues; provides direct supervision and training for professional, technical, and/or other office support staff; reviews Internal Affairs Bureau and Employment Diversity investigative cases, and is responsible for the management of the disciplinary processes, including managing both disciplinary and non-disciplinary grievances; prepares and presents cases to boards or hearing bodies, including recommendations for termination; provides advice regarding the interpretation and application of labor contracts, employment law, and agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to resolve employment-related issues; informally mediates disputes between employees or supervisors and their employee(s) by providing direction and guidance for resolution; and develops and presents training to supervisors regarding employee performance management, discipline, ethics, and labor contracts.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. 

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Best Candidates Will Have  

• A Bachelor's degree with major course work in Employee Relations, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field. (A Master's degree or Law degree are preferred.)
• A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible employee relations experience, preferably within a local government environment.
  
• Three or more years of supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of sound personnel practices and procedures; employment laws, including EEO and ADA; Nevada Revised Statutes 288 and 289; federal and state laws pertinent to labor relations, including FLSA and FMLA.
• The ability to interpret and apply employment policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience handling conflict and employee performance or misconduct issues.
• Experience conducting training to small and large groups; public speaking experience, including presenting to various levels of authority.
• Experience developing new policies or policy updates.
• Experience with investigations and collecting information on grievances and disciplinary issues.
• Demonstrated strong leadership in current and previous assignments.
• Strong computer skills and experience with a variety of computer applications. 
• Strong written communication skills sufficient to write policies and procedures; convey results of analyses; articulate recommendations and solutions; and prepare clear and concise reports, memos and e-mails.
• The ability to demonstrate the department values, both on and off duty.

Conditions of Employment
In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:

1. Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.
2. Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.
3. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
4. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.

Application Filing
Applications, resumes, and letters of interest must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position may be made solely on the information contained in the application, resume, and letter of interest and therefore, should be filled out in their entirety.

Letters of interest must explain why you are interested and qualified for the position. 

Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.
 
The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.

Inquiries
 
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to:

• Human Resources Technician Martha Casper at m15703c@lvmpd.com or 702-828-3986.

Salary : $104,229 - $148,329