Labor Relations Administrator 1

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-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.

Plans and administers overall labor relations program for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW):

· Confers and/or advises managers and/or supervisors regarding collective bargaining contractual issues, interpretation and/or processes;

· Administers and ensures compliance with OCSEA union contract;

· Plans and presents training on OCSEA union contract and any significant updates;

· Serves as liaison with Director and/or other top management officials of agency to advise them of all labor relations matters and to develop positions to be presented to Office of Collective Bargaining in contract negotiations Evaluates current and potential labor and employee relation problems and recommends resolutions;

· Liaises with Office of Collective Bargaining;

· Drafts agency work rules, policies and procedures;

· Prepares and provides technical assistance to management/supervisory personnel;

· Responds to inquiries from government officials, employees, general public and union officials;

· Facilitates all aspects of pre-disciplinary meeting and grievance processes and/or represents agency at grievance hearings (i.e., Step 2, mediation, WOOC, ADR, arbitration);

· Prepares recommendations to management and appointing authority concerning discipline;

· Implements approved disciplinary actions;

· Assists the Ohio School for the Deaf and Ohio State School for the Blind with disciplinary and/or OCSEA, SCOPE/OEA and/or SEIU 1199 contractual issues.

Develops and implements activities to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action laws, rules and regulations:

· Assists with development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance in recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities;

· Investigates EEO complaints and attempts to resolve discrimination complaints through liaison with internal and external legal counsel and enforcement agencies and recommends corrective action;

· Prepares periodic EEO related reports and provides recommendations;

· Provides EEO training to new employees and management personnel to keep abreast of new trends or legislation.

Serves as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the Department and implements all aspects of ADA Titles 1 and 2 for the Department and for the public:

· Meets with team members with disabilities and engages in the interactive process.

· Liaises with team members, facilities management, DAS building management and the Office of Accessibility and Opportunity at DAS regarding ADA accommodations;

· Manages the ADA Title 2 email inbox for the public and works with Department offices to address customers and stakeholders with disabilities accommodations;

· Writes, recommends, and implements changes to policies related to Americans with Disability Act;

· Develops training materials and presents trainings to implement policies related to Americans with Disability Act.

Performs other duties as assigned including:

· Serves as Department’s 504 Coordinator;

· Implements approved record retention schedule for office.

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.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

-Or 4 yrs. exp. in collective bargaining to include contract administration & management representation with regard to grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for 6 mos. of required collective bargaining experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications; applicants who completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 mos. exp.).

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources management; 2 yrs. exp. in labor relations/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 mos. of required collective bargaining experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications; applicants who completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 mos. exp.).

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 2, 63472.

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 3, 63473.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Labor Relations

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.