Hearing Officer - New York, United States - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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New York, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Description

JOB TITLE:
Hearing Officer

SALARY RANGE:
$85,000 - $100,000

HAY POINTS: 479

DEPT/DIV:
Labor Relations

SUPERVISOR:
Senior Director Admin Trial & Hearings & Labor Cost Control

LOCATION:2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

SUMMARY:

Under direction with some latitude for the exercise of independent action and judgment, conducts and presides over discipline and contract grievance hearings at various Transit location, including depots and remote locations.

Conducts investigations of complaints, including employee interviews and fact gathering and issues written decisions to form the basis of Transits position at arbitration proceedings.

Conducts research to assist in preparation for arbitration proceedings. Assists with scheduling of discipline and grievance cases. Presents expedited arbitration cases and/or adjudicates expedited hearing concerning shortage, medical disputes and differential pay cases. Liaises with client departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist managers in performing thorough and complete investigations of incidents or rule violations. Assist departments with complex investigations by taking employee and witness statements. Make pretrial assessment of necessity for disciplinary action. Draft concise and accurate disciplinary charges based upon the investigation and facts. Issue charges in the time frame set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Hold pretrials and settlement conferences on behalf of departmental management and coordinate the settlement of cases with union officials and management. Negotiate and approve all waivers of discipline.
Ensure witnesses are prepared and that all relevant documents and evidence are available and produced at the trial/investigation. Ensure compliance with all contractual procedures and time limits.
Hold trials/hearings to develop a complete and thorough disciplinary case record to ensure managements rights and an employees due process rights are fully protected. Authorize postponements. Make recommendations to departments as to credibility of witnesses and appropriateness of discipline.
Ensure that cases are settled and/or decided at the departmental level in accordance with progressive discipline and are consistent with agency standards across the various departments within MTA. Ensure fair, equitable, and consistent treatment of employees across all departments. Ensure all cases are tracked and entered into the disciplinary tracking system.
Support the Senior Director regarding all aspects related to investigations and disciplinary actions of Agreement employees.
Supervise administrative staff. Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling.
Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
Assist with the maintenance of the disciplinary database(s) and the analysis of data.
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of New York City Transit labor contracts, rules, regulations, and policy/instructions.
Proficient computer skills including PeopleSoft/EIS and MS Office.
In depth working knowledge of investigations and hearing/trial procedures.
Excellent investigative and interviewing skills with ability to handle conflicts.
Good understanding of arbitration process.
Must possess working knowledge of the administration of collective bargaining agreements.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
Excellent reasoning and negotiation skills
Demonstrated effective, strong interpersonal, communications and organizational/administrative skills and ability to effectively interact with both management and labor organizations at all levels.
Perceptiveness to identify and solve problems, sound judgment and strong analytical, investigating and research skills.
Experience in counselling and training management staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; or
Bachelors Degree in Business/Labor Relations, Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Industrial Management, Business Administration or closely related field.
Five (5) plus years of fulltime professional experience
Three (3) plus years experience managerial/supervisory capacity.
A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

PREFERRED:

A Law Degree may substitute for experience.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Pursuantto the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in