Labor Relations Officer 3

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The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
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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

• Requires thorough knowledge of labor relations/collective bargaining in order to coordinate and monitor all labor relations activities for assigned geographical district or region
• Under supervision of the Chief of Labor Relations or Assistant Chief of Labor Relations, participates in DRC statewide labor relations activities
• Acts as the Agency’s designee in agency level grievance meetings, including exempt grievances
• Prepares grievance responses and authors grievance settlements
• Acts as the Agency’s designee in state level grievance meeting (e.g., mediation, NTA and arbitration) reviews bargaining unit discipline to ensure compliance with applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
• Provides advice and guidance to field labor officers (LRO 2’s) and management personnel regarding interpretations and administration of all provisions in labor contracts
• Advises executive and managerial staff of appropriateness of action within the framework of a collective bargaining agreement
• Assists in the development of labor relations policy and participates in annual reviews/updates of DRC policy
• Participates in preparation for arbitration proceedings to include witness preparation, development of issue statements, evidence presentation and development of exhibits
• Identifies factual stipulations and prepares opening/closing statements and/or briefs, presents arbitration cases on behalf of the agency independently or under the guidance of the Chief of Labor Relations or Assistant Chief of Labor Relations to resolve grievances pending arbitration
• Trains or assists other staff with preparing arbitration cases
• Prepares and conducts training of supervisor staff on topics such as administrative investigations, pre-disciplinary meetings, contract administration, grievance process, discipline process, and supervisory skills
• Coordinates the training of DRC staff with outside entities
• Attends meetings, trainings and conferences
• May give presentations and conduct training
  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*. 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.

Qualifications

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 RelationsSupplemental Information