Labor Relations Officer 3
State of Ohio, Columbus, OH, United States
Job Description
Labor Relations Officer 3 (2600034L) within the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
Organization Developmental Disabilities – Central Office
Location James A Rhodes Office Tower, 18 30 East Broad Street, 18th Floor, Columbus, 43215
Compensation and Schedule $39.22 per hour
Full‑time – Mon. to Fri., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Union: Exempt from Union participation
Primary Job Skill Labor Relations
Technical Skills
Computer Literacy
Interviewing
Public Relations
Policy Direction
Professional Skills
Interpreting Data
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Agency Overview The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.
Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:
Inclusion
Partnership
Respect
The Division of Human Resources provides quality services to attract, motivate, manage, and retain a diverse and competent workforce. The division emphasizes customer service based on consultation and communication with the DODD workforce in order for the agency to more effectively carry out its mission and values.
Job Description Works under the direction of the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Labor Relations Administrator 2 in order to coordinate and monitor all labor relations activities for the agency and assists in planning overall labor relations program.
Advises assigned developmental centers and/or central office of state/department policies, arbitration/settlement results & consequences, Federal/State court decisions, SERB rulings, etc., and interprets the same.
Attends labor management meetings and assesses areas needing change or support.
Designs and directs intervention strategies.
Assists the Labor Relations Administrator 2 in planning overall Department labor relations program, to include policy development/implementation; monitoring of grievance activity by subject, point of origin or other parameters.
Manages assigned Labor Relations program Areas (e.g., Drug Testing, Seniority Credits & Strike Planning); problem identification & resolution.
Researches issues, gathering facts & documents & analyzing the same.
Prepares department’s positions in collective bargaining.
Coordinates & monitors all labor relations activities & advises assigned developmental centers of contract interpretations, past practices, statewide developments.
Researches, conducts & responds to grievances at final step of Agency level as Director’s designee, consulting with the Office of Collective Bargaining, developmental centers, central office or other intra/inter‑departmental staff to include administrative investigations, pre-disciplinary hearings, step 3 grievance hearings, mediations, arbitrations & negotiations.
Defines & develops procedures governing grievance process (i.e., timeliness, grievability, representation, etc.).
Negotiates grievance settlements as appropriate; coordinates & conducts job abolishment & layoffs.
Develops & presents arbitration cases as management assistant or primary advocate as assigned to include: examination/review of grievance trail; application of contractual/statutory language to case; researches similar cases & past decisions of arbitrator; consults with OCB, department legal section, or other experts on strategies & tactics of cases; prepares witnesses & documents; advocates at arbitration & mediation hearings; develops post‑hearing briefs.
Designs/conducts periodic training in areas of contract administration, disciplinary action, grievance administration.
Participates in collective bargaining at state, department, &/or developmental center level, developing & pursuing strategies to maximize department’s ability to achieve stated goals & direction.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
3 years experience in collective bargaining, which included contract administration & management representation with regard to grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for 6 months of required collective bargaining experience; applicants who completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 months experience).
Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources management; 12 months labor relations/collective bargaining experience which included contract administration & management representation with regard to grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for the 6 months of labor relations/collective bargaining experience; applicants who completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 months experience).
24 months experience as Labor Relations Officer 1, 63471.
12 months experience as Labor Relations Officer 2, 63472.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Labor Relations
Supplemental Information
Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.
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Organization Developmental Disabilities – Central Office
Location James A Rhodes Office Tower, 18 30 East Broad Street, 18th Floor, Columbus, 43215
Compensation and Schedule $39.22 per hour
Full‑time – Mon. to Fri., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Union: Exempt from Union participation
Primary Job Skill Labor Relations
Technical Skills
Computer Literacy
Interviewing
Public Relations
Policy Direction
Professional Skills
Interpreting Data
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Agency Overview The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.
Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:
Inclusion
Partnership
Respect
The Division of Human Resources provides quality services to attract, motivate, manage, and retain a diverse and competent workforce. The division emphasizes customer service based on consultation and communication with the DODD workforce in order for the agency to more effectively carry out its mission and values.
Job Description Works under the direction of the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Labor Relations Administrator 2 in order to coordinate and monitor all labor relations activities for the agency and assists in planning overall labor relations program.
Advises assigned developmental centers and/or central office of state/department policies, arbitration/settlement results & consequences, Federal/State court decisions, SERB rulings, etc., and interprets the same.
Attends labor management meetings and assesses areas needing change or support.
Designs and directs intervention strategies.
Assists the Labor Relations Administrator 2 in planning overall Department labor relations program, to include policy development/implementation; monitoring of grievance activity by subject, point of origin or other parameters.
Manages assigned Labor Relations program Areas (e.g., Drug Testing, Seniority Credits & Strike Planning); problem identification & resolution.
Researches issues, gathering facts & documents & analyzing the same.
Prepares department’s positions in collective bargaining.
Coordinates & monitors all labor relations activities & advises assigned developmental centers of contract interpretations, past practices, statewide developments.
Researches, conducts & responds to grievances at final step of Agency level as Director’s designee, consulting with the Office of Collective Bargaining, developmental centers, central office or other intra/inter‑departmental staff to include administrative investigations, pre-disciplinary hearings, step 3 grievance hearings, mediations, arbitrations & negotiations.
Defines & develops procedures governing grievance process (i.e., timeliness, grievability, representation, etc.).
Negotiates grievance settlements as appropriate; coordinates & conducts job abolishment & layoffs.
Develops & presents arbitration cases as management assistant or primary advocate as assigned to include: examination/review of grievance trail; application of contractual/statutory language to case; researches similar cases & past decisions of arbitrator; consults with OCB, department legal section, or other experts on strategies & tactics of cases; prepares witnesses & documents; advocates at arbitration & mediation hearings; develops post‑hearing briefs.
Designs/conducts periodic training in areas of contract administration, disciplinary action, grievance administration.
Participates in collective bargaining at state, department, &/or developmental center level, developing & pursuing strategies to maximize department’s ability to achieve stated goals & direction.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
3 years experience in collective bargaining, which included contract administration & management representation with regard to grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for 6 months of required collective bargaining experience; applicants who completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 months experience).
Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources management; 12 months labor relations/collective bargaining experience which included contract administration & management representation with regard to grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for the 6 months of labor relations/collective bargaining experience; applicants who completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 months experience).
24 months experience as Labor Relations Officer 1, 63471.
12 months experience as Labor Relations Officer 2, 63472.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Labor Relations
Supplemental Information
Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.
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