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EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR (Labor Relations Manager) Range 23/EXE Print ( Apply ufeff EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR (Labor Relations Manager) Range 23/EXE Salary $37.41 - $81.92 Hourly Location Anchorage, AK Job Type Executive Job Number 2026-00034 Department Human Resources Division Labor Relations Opening Date 01/13/2026 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. DEPARTMENT: Human Resources HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm LOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave, 6th Floor This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage. To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances. Example of Duties Serves as the Director of Employee & Labor Relations and Chief Negotiator for all Collective Bargaining Agreements with the MOA. Assists the Chief Human Resources Officer with daily activities and long and short-term planning for the Human Resources Department. Provides oversight of labor relations functions including contract negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and discipline. Manages and directs activities of the labor relations section to ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules and policies and procedures. Supervises and provides direction to Employee & Labor Relations Manager. Develops and executes division goals, objectives, expectations and development of policies and procedures for the Labor Relations section. Coordinates with all sections of Human Resources to ensure appropriate application of collective bargaining agreements and Personnel Rules. Works with Department Directors and Managers on collective bargaining issues and interpretation. Other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and twelve (12) years of professional experience in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources and/or labor relations experience. OR Associateu2019s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline, and ten (10) years of employee and/or labor relations experience. OR Bacheloru2019s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline, and eight (8) years of employee and/or labor relations experience. OR Masteru2019s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline, and six (6) years of employee and/or labor relations experience. Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire. Valid State of Alaska Driveru2019s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire. Additional Important Information The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verifyu00ae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. ( Military Service Interview Preference Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individualu2019s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion. Application Process Once an applicant clicks on the