Labor Relations Administrator 1

Labor Relations Administrator 1

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

• 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 :

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 :

Performs other duties as assigned including :

Why Work for the State of Ohio :

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

Qualifications :

Supplemental Information :

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 (human.resources@education.ohio.gov).

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 / 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.