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Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Human Resources (Labor Relations)
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

• Free Parking!

• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

• Daycare On-site!

• Cafeteria On-site!

What You'll Do as a Labor Relations Administrator 1

• Under general direction of the Assistant Chief Human Resources Officer, plans & administers overall labor relations program to include agency wide implementation of labor relations policy & procedures for the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) & directly supervises staff of Labor Relations, EEO & ADA sections.

• Monitors & responds to all Step 3 grievance proceedings, mediations or requests for disciplinary action to ensure timely, applicable, consistent & contractually sound responses.

• Reviews department administrative investigations & recommends discipline to Asst. Chief Human Resources Officer.

• Serves as liaison with Division Directors, ODPS Director &/or other leadership staff to advise them of all labor relations matters to include HR laws, policies & procedures.

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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.

Option 1:

-Or 4 yrs. exp. in collective bargaining to include 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.).

Option 2:

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources management

AND 2 yrs. exp. in labor relations/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.).

Option 3:

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 2, 63472.

Option 4:

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 3, 63473.

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

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  Job Skills: Labor Relations

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS May require travel that may include overnight stay; may be exposed to persons who are irate or hostile; may work evenings, weekends &/or irregular hours.

• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information:

• A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants

• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.