Serves as a member of negotiating committees; Assists in the development of negotiating proposals; Assists in researching, analyzing and costing union and County proposals; Assists in drafting contract language; Assists in the preparation of grievances for arbitration by arranging witnesses, interviewing and preparing witnesses for testimony, and collecting other information; Assists in the preparation and presentation of cases in mediation and/or arbitration; Consults and provides routine advice to smaller operating departments regarding handling disciplinary processes, handling grievances, State Labor Law, labor contract interpretation, Employee Relations Ordinance and Merit System Rules; Assists in the preparation of discipline appeal cases to the Personnel Board, hearing officer, or arbitrator; Assists in the development, implementation and presentation of training programs on labor relations topics; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required; Performs other related duties as required. Ability to: Perform research, analysis and evaluation of facts and conflicting evidence; Reason logically and reach sound conclusions; Learn higher level labor relations skills; Communicate effectively through clear and concise written correspondence and oral presentation; Establish working relationships with management staff and various labor organizations; Read, analyze and logically interpret labor contracts, court cases, laws, Merit System Rules, arbitration decisions, policies and procedures; Advocate various positions through oral or written communication.