Manager Human Resources
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Robert L Johnson
Toledo, Ohio 43623-3328
ablhny@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 419-***-****
Professional Experience
City of Toledo August, 1986 - Retired : June, 2008
Manager - Employee Relations Department of Human
Resources
One Government Center, Suite 1920
Toledo, Ohio 43604
January, 2006 - June, 2008 Provide
assistance and oversight on the various Human resources functions;
direction to Executive staff on the application/implementation collective
bargaining/employment related matters; FLSA, FMLA; EEO/ADA; serve as a
lead negotiator with the various bargaining agents; and other special
assignments; responsible for the daily administration of 8 collective
bargaining agreements (uniformed and civilian personnel) and employment
terms and conditions for non-union personnel, employee safety,
CDL/Fitness for Duty medical evaluations; develop and present training
for supervision and management; and, supervising a staff of 3 Sr.
Employee Relations Specialist and clerical support staff.
Commissioner - Field Services Divisions of Water
Distribution
& Sewers and Drainage
401 S. Erie St., Toledo, Ohio 43602
August, 2002 - January, 2006 Responsible for the
management a two major operating divisions: The Division of Water
Distribution consisting of $12.5 million operating budget and around 150
employees involved with the of maintenance and repair of 400 square miles
distribution system, fire hydrants,, water taps, meter setting and meter
reading, along with the Citizen Line Information Center (CLIC) - 24/7 day
Emergency call operation.. And, the Division of Sewers and Drainage
having approximately 145 employees, with a $15.5 operating budget
involved in the maintained and repair of the sanitary sewers, storm
drains and ditches within Toledo cooperate limits.
Manager
Division of Environmental Services
348 S. Erie St., Toledo, Ohio 43602
June, 2001 - August, 2002 Responsible for ensuring
compliance with and issuing Notices of Violations on municipal
environmental laws, industrial waste pre-treatment permits, approval of
demolition permits of asbestos permits, air quality monitoring and
enforcement under contract with/for the State of Ohio E.P.A., and
Brownfield's programs, including a certificate program in Hazardous
materials handling (a federally funded Brownfields training program).
Also, managed a $3.7 million operating budget with forty (40) employees,
including Managers, Professional Engineers, Biologists/Chemists and
Interns.
Plant Manager Division
of Water Reclamation
3900 N. Summit St., Toledo, Ohio
Sept.1997 - June, 2001 Responsible for the management of a 300
million gallon-per-day (24/7/365), wastewater treatment plant with 108
employees, a $15 million operating budget and, multiple million dollar
capital improvement projects. The 4th largest wastewater treatment plant
in the State of Ohio, consisted of four operating units: Operations,
Maintenance, Engineering and Administration.
Manager - Employee Relations Department of Human
Resources
One Government Center, Suite 1920
Toledo, Ohio 43604
March, 1993 - Sept., 1997 Initially appointed Acting
Manager - Human Resources Development coordinating healthcare, employee
safety/workers compensation and staff training and development,
policy/procedure development and, supervised 3 Safety Specialist and a
Benefits Coordinator. Subsequently appointed Manager - Employee
Relations. Provide assistance and oversight on the various Human
resources functions; direction to Executive staff on the
application/implementation collective bargaining/employment related
matters; FLSA, FMLA; EEO/ADA; serve as a lead negotiator with the various
bargaining agents; and other special assignments; responsible for the
daily administration of 8 collective bargaining agreements (uniformed and
civilian personnel) and employment terms and conditions for non-union
personnel, employee safety, CDL/Fitness for Duty medical evaluations;
developed and presented staff training for management/supervision; and,
supervising a staff of 3 Sr. Employee Relations Specialist and clerical
support staff.
Sr. Employee Relations Specialist
Aug., 1986 - March, 1993 Responsible for the administration
of various collective bargaining agreements, disciplinary and Step 3
grievance Hearing Officer rendering binding decisions, prepared and
presented arbitrations, including post-hearing briefs and, lead
negotiator for full contract and interim agreements, training programs
and policies/procedure oversight. Developed and presented training on
collective bargaining agreements, employee relations and
management/supervision.
Lucas County June, 1979 - August, 1986 in the following
positions
Personnel Officer 3 Lucas County Department of
Human Services
3210 Monroe St.
Toledo, Ohio 43699
June, 1979 - Aug., 1986 initially employed as a Personnel Officer 1,
writing job
Descriptions/performing job audits, interpreting policies,
interviewing/hiring recommendations. Promoted to Personnel Officer 2
responsible for representing the agency on all labor/employee relation's
issues at the Board of County Commissioners, served as management
negotiator. Subesequently promoted to Personnel Officer 3 with the
additional responsibilities of providing organizational development and
managing the Staff Training and Development, including supervision of 2
Training Officers
Accomplishments
Developed, negotiated and implemented a transitional work/injury
program reducing Workers Compensation expenses
Coordinated transition to new health insurance program
Successfully represented the City in various grievance, disciplines and
arbitrations
AMSA Gold award -1999 and 2000 for 100% compliance with the NPDES permit
Citizen of the Month - December 2000
EPA recognized Brownfield's Job Training program
Implementation of an asset management system
Initiated a fire hydrant protection and replacement program
Education
1977 - Bachelor of Arts University of Toledo,
Toledo, Ohio
1972 - Diploma Rossford High School,
Rossford, Ohio
Skills
Excellent written and oral communications
Ability to effectively deal with diverse situations and issues
Media relations
PC - experience with Word and Word Perfect, FrontPage and Adobe Photo Shop
Activities
Raising and showing Havana Silk DOgs
Woodworking
Web Design
References
Available upon request
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