Labor Relations Officer 3 - Hybrid (PN 20014168)

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.

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.

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Department of Health's Office of Human Resources is seeking a Labor Relations Officer 3 to coordinate and monitor all aspects of labor relations. This position will:

• provide advice to all levels of management on labor relations matters and contract interpretation 
• assist the Labor Relations Administrator (LRA) in planning the labor relations strategy for the agency
• identify and analyze crucial labor issues and trends by consulting with LRA and chief of Human Resources, executive staff, and agency supervisors
• investigate requests for discipline and prepares investigatory reports
• prepare and present group trainings on labor relations topics (e.g., contract administration, disciplinary action) to managers and supervisors
• under the direction of the LRA, serves as agency’s primary Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) officer to ensure compliance with EEO and affirmative action programs in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations (e.g., Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title 6 & 7, Governor’s Executive Order 2019-D, Federal Executive Order 11246, Administrative Rules 123\:1-49-01 through 06)
• prepare and maintain correspondence and administrative reports and records (e.g., grievance files & records, discipline file until decision made; case files for administrative hearings (e.g., mediation, arbitration)

Labor Relations Officer 3

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

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.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the exempt Pay Range Schedule ($37.53 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($39.67) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES\: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.  

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

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 AND 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, Human Resources
Technical\: Developing others, Active Learning, Coaching, Conflict Management