Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPublic Employment Relations Board

TitleDirector Private Sector Employment Practices and Representation

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address The Electric Tower

535 Washington Street Suite 302

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Chairperson, the incumbent will oversee the Division of Private Sector Employment Practices and Representation. The director is responsible for all work within the Division, consistent with the statutes, rules of procedures and mission of the Private Sector Employment Practices and Representation. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Oversee all matters pertaining to the regulation of unfair labor practices; employee representation; supervision of elections to determine majority status; and eligibility for certification of employee organizations. Edit written decisions of administrative law judges to assure consistency with precedent. Review and process all charges, petitions and applications under the applicable Acts and Rules of Procedures. Convene and preside at conferences to assist employers and employee organizations in resolving improper and unfair labor practice charges or enter into stipulations of fact which may eliminate or limit the need for a formal hearing. Preside at quasi-judicial or administrative hearings which are of an adversarial or investigative nature concerning resolution of issues of fact and law. Evaluate evidence; make findings of fact and conclusions of law and render written decisions or recommendations. Respond to a variety of relevant inquiries. Ensure compliance with executive management decisions. Supervise training and performance of division staff. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and ten years of substantial experience in the field of labor-management law and labor-management relations, including familiarity with the private sector, including but not limited to experience as a neutral deciding or resolving disputes over terms and conditions of employment or representation issues or as an employer or union advocate in the adjudication and resolution of such labor-management disputes. Experience in supervising staff must be evident.

Additional Comments PERB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender, military status, religion or any other prohibited category.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Sandra M Koslow

Telephone 518-457-0974

Fax

Email Address perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov

Address

Street P.O. Box 2074 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a resume’, and cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum qualifications for this job to perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov with the subject line “Application for Director - Private Sector”. Applications received on or before May 9, 2025, will be considered.