Labor Relations Officer 3 (PN 20034355, 20076510)

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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. 

This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(9) and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Employees in unclassified service are not subject to competitive civil service examination procedures.

• 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., & interprets the same.  
• Attends labor management meetings and assesses areas needing change or support.  
• Designs & 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.
• Research of issues, gathering facts & documents & analyzing same.
• Preparation of 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.

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.

3 yrs. exp. 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 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; 12 mos. 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 mos. labor relations/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 24 mos. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 1, 63471.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 2, 63472.

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

Job Skills: Labor Relations

• 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.

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 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.