CITY of FRESNO

CHIEF LABOR NEGOTIATOR

The Community

The City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.

Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.

Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. The current median home price in Fresno is approximately $395,000. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities.

The people of Fresno enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, athletic, educational and recreational activities in an affordable and clean living environment.

City Government

Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at- large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City.

The Position and Ideal Candidate

The City is seeking an experienced labor negotiator to lead Fresnos negotiations with the Citys 12 employee organizations. As the Chief Labor Negotiator, this role will report to the Personnel Services Director and act as the primary negotiator while advising the City on all employer/employee matters. The ideal candidate will bring a deep technical understanding and extensive experience in labor relations and negotiations, alongside a collaborative leadership approach.

The new Chief Labor Negotiator will join the City at a pivotal time, focused on advancing bargaining agreements that align with the Citys One Fresno theme. The incumbent will offer expert advice on employee relations and ensure compliance with the City Charter, Municipal Code, Civil Service Rules, equal employment opportunity goals, and all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Therefore, this role requires a high level of demonstrated technical knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will possess a collaborative leadership style, a strong work ethic, and a results-driven approach. They must be proactive in building and nurturing relationships with employee organizations, ensuring open and positive communication. Internally, the Chief Negotiator will foster a culture of collaboration and effective service delivery within the Citys departments and staff.

The Labor Relat ons Team has expanded with two new positions added to support Labor Operations this past year. The team consists of the Chief Negotiator, one Principal Labor Relations Analyst, and two Senior HR/Risk Analysts.

The successful candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field; and four years of professional labor relations, human resources, or related experience which includes, or is supplemented by, one year at the supervisory level. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.

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