Maryland Department of Transportation
Employer/Employee Relations Manager (DOT Executive IV)
Maryland Department of Transportation, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
OPEN RECRUITMENT
Executive Service Position
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)
If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver's license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
The Maryland Department of Transportation The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled
Employer/Employee Relations Manager (DOT Executive IV)
for the Employer/Employee Relations Unit and Labor Relations Unit within the Office of Human Resources. This position has MDOT-wide responsibility for employer/employee relations issues and labor relations for over 10,000 employees in six different modes, in addition to MDOT TSO. Examples of work may include, but are not limited to: Establishing and tracking employer/employee relations program goals and objectives. Conducting Step Two administrative grievance conferences on behalf of the Secretary and drafting decisions. Representing management for disciplinary and grievance appeals at settlement conferences and at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Recommending and reviewing employee disciplinary actions and terminations. Interpreting and providing training on departmental personnel statutes, regulations, policies, and union Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). Providing advice and guidance to directors and supervisors concerning complex personnel and collective bargaining issues. Assisting with counseling employees about misconduct and performance issues. Reviewing and providing input on legislation impacting grievances, MOU disputes, and disciplinary actions. Managing the State Medical Director Program and the Employee Assistance Program on behalf of MDOT and coordinating employee referrals. Participating and coordinating activities related to negotiating various Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), side letter agreements, etc. Providing advice and guidance to the various departments in MDOT on collective bargaining matters, including the interpretation of contract language, to ensure consistent application of contract terms as appropriate. Developing and conducting training programs related to employee and labor relations policies, procedures, and grievance processes. Negotiating the dispositions of grievances or disciplinary actions appeals (e.g., stipulated agreements, withdrawal of charges for termination and resignations) with represented employees and Attorneys. The position manages a staff of professional and paraprofessional employees and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the employee discipline and grievance system while balancing the needs of Executive Management to support MDOT in achieving its goals and objectives. The manager may present to MDOT executive staff, assistant attorneys general, legislators, and/or union leaders as required. The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County). This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:
MDOT Benefits Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Education
: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience
: Four (4) years of progressive professional human resources experience in the area of Labor/Employee Relations, including managing the progressive discipline process for an agency or organization, to include conducting investigations, facilitating investigatory, mitigating, and disciplinary meetings, facilitating settlement conferences, and defending progressive disciplinary actions in administrative or legal hearings; Four (4) years of experience representing management before an administrative law judge in hearings at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) or a similar adjudicatory setting involving all types of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases, including terminations, on a regular and recurring basis; One (1) year of the above experience must include supervising professional employee relations staff. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience working in a union environment and familiarity with collective bargaining laws and related processes. Experience preparing for and presenting to an adjudicator. Ability to effectively manage multiple high-level projects and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent conflict management skills with certification/training in mediation and/or alternative dispute resolution. Innovative solutions to complex personnel issues within the parameters of state government. Experience working in a large, operationally diverse organization. Subject matter expert knowledge on employee relations issues and applicable laws, regulations, and policy. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Licenses & Certifications None. Additional Information TO APPLY:
You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. You may apply online at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 1/09/2025. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (
http://www.naces.org
)
or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (
https://www.wes.org/
)
. The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. Issued Date: 12/19/2024 The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
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Employer/Employee Relations Manager (DOT Executive IV)
for the Employer/Employee Relations Unit and Labor Relations Unit within the Office of Human Resources. This position has MDOT-wide responsibility for employer/employee relations issues and labor relations for over 10,000 employees in six different modes, in addition to MDOT TSO. Examples of work may include, but are not limited to: Establishing and tracking employer/employee relations program goals and objectives. Conducting Step Two administrative grievance conferences on behalf of the Secretary and drafting decisions. Representing management for disciplinary and grievance appeals at settlement conferences and at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Recommending and reviewing employee disciplinary actions and terminations. Interpreting and providing training on departmental personnel statutes, regulations, policies, and union Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). Providing advice and guidance to directors and supervisors concerning complex personnel and collective bargaining issues. Assisting with counseling employees about misconduct and performance issues. Reviewing and providing input on legislation impacting grievances, MOU disputes, and disciplinary actions. Managing the State Medical Director Program and the Employee Assistance Program on behalf of MDOT and coordinating employee referrals. Participating and coordinating activities related to negotiating various Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), side letter agreements, etc. Providing advice and guidance to the various departments in MDOT on collective bargaining matters, including the interpretation of contract language, to ensure consistent application of contract terms as appropriate. Developing and conducting training programs related to employee and labor relations policies, procedures, and grievance processes. Negotiating the dispositions of grievances or disciplinary actions appeals (e.g., stipulated agreements, withdrawal of charges for termination and resignations) with represented employees and Attorneys. The position manages a staff of professional and paraprofessional employees and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the employee discipline and grievance system while balancing the needs of Executive Management to support MDOT in achieving its goals and objectives. The manager may present to MDOT executive staff, assistant attorneys general, legislators, and/or union leaders as required. The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County). This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:
MDOT Benefits Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Education
: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience
: Four (4) years of progressive professional human resources experience in the area of Labor/Employee Relations, including managing the progressive discipline process for an agency or organization, to include conducting investigations, facilitating investigatory, mitigating, and disciplinary meetings, facilitating settlement conferences, and defending progressive disciplinary actions in administrative or legal hearings; Four (4) years of experience representing management before an administrative law judge in hearings at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) or a similar adjudicatory setting involving all types of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases, including terminations, on a regular and recurring basis; One (1) year of the above experience must include supervising professional employee relations staff. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience working in a union environment and familiarity with collective bargaining laws and related processes. Experience preparing for and presenting to an adjudicator. Ability to effectively manage multiple high-level projects and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent conflict management skills with certification/training in mediation and/or alternative dispute resolution. Innovative solutions to complex personnel issues within the parameters of state government. Experience working in a large, operationally diverse organization. Subject matter expert knowledge on employee relations issues and applicable laws, regulations, and policy. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Licenses & Certifications None. Additional Information TO APPLY:
You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. You may apply online at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 1/09/2025. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (
http://www.naces.org
)
or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (
https://www.wes.org/
)
. The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. Issued Date: 12/19/2024 The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
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