DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION/RHA

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a confidential managerial/administrative position responsible for directing all administrative functions and operations of the Rochester Housing Authority's (RHA) Human Resources Department. The individual in this position directly advises, works with, and reports to, the Executive Director and RHA Board of Commissioners to develop and implement the goals, policies, and objectives of the organization. This is a highly confidential position requiring the exercise of authority and discretion in implementing goals and objectives established by RHA's Board of Commissioners. Responsibilities include administration of New York State Civil Service Law under general authority of the Civil Service Commission for the City of Rochester as well as the administration of personnel policies and procedures including compensation plans and employee training. This position is also responsible for representing RHA and its position, in conjunction with legal counsel, before various local, state, and federal administrative agencies. Direct and general supervision is exercised over a staff of professional and clerical personnel. The employee works under general direction to the Executive Director and reports to both the RHA Board of Commissioners. Does related work as required.

 TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Provides direction and coordination of all Rochester Housing Authority human resource related

functions (i.e., employment/staffing, benefits administration, employee safety, employee relations/communication, labor relations, training and development, Civil Service adherence, and all State and Federal regulatory compliance.).

Develops and administers personnel policies for the Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) which are consistent with policy goals and objectives established in consultation with RHA's Board of Commissioners.

Develops and updates personnel rules for employees, for approval by RHA's Board of Commissioners, and administers the RHA personnel system in accordance with those rules.

Acts as the Chief Negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations with the union representing.

Provides internal consultative services to departmental directors, managers, and supervisors on personnel related matters.

RHA’s employees, including the development of financial and non-financial proposals commensurate with RHA's goals and objectives.

Administers the collective bargaining agreement between RHA and the union representing its employees;

Prepares and operates within a Board approved annual budget(s).

Prepares and maintains a compensation plan for all positions providing uniform pay for like services.

Fosters and develops programs for the improvement of employee effectiveness, including programs for training and development, safety, health, and counseling.

Supervises all Civil Service, Labor Relations, and other Employee functions and reports to the Executive Director and RHA Board of Commissioners concerning same.

Interacts with other exempt position responsible for insuring compliance with equal opportunity and affirmative action consistent with federal and state law.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Master’s Degree AND five (5) years of experience involving the direction of managerial and professional functions and staff in various human resource disciplines. This experience must include a minimum of three of the following personnel functions (benefits administration, compensation management, labor relations, staffing and recruitment, training and development, or civil service administration, etc.).

     OR

B. Bachelor’s Degree AND seven (7) years of progressively experience as described in A.

         OR

        C. 10 plus years of Human Resources experience as described in A.