Employee Relations Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A high school diploma or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED)

Experience

Preferred

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Employee Relations Specialist I is responsible for providing support for a broad range of programs and business processes, to include unemployment compensation, return to duty, rehires, and reinstatements of terminated employees, and employment verifications. The incumbent is also responsible for coordinating placements for employees who are medically disqualified. Other responsibilities include monitoring background screening processes, researching, analyzing, and developing standard operating procedures, and managing sensitive and confidential information. The incumbent, under the general direction and guidance of Fair Practices leadership, has latitude for independent judgment, action, and initiative within established guidelines.

Essential Functions

Other Functions

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following :

Skills and / or behavioral assessment Personal interview Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses) Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment) Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions) Review of a current motor vehicle report