What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director Labor and Employee Relations (Administrator VI) position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
- Description
Maryland Transit Administration
Deputy Director Labor and Employee Relations (Administrator VI)
Executive Service
*This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority*
Open to all qualified applicants
**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration offers excellent benefits.Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.
The Deputy Director of Labor and Employee Relations is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives, and for furthering agency goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. The position participates in Contract Negotiations with all unions representing MTA employees as part of the administration of a comprehensive labor relations program. In addition, is knowledgeable of all TSHRS Policies and COMAR. Responsible for triage of all cases. Interprets and applies complex rules, regulations and memoranda of understanding. Performs technical review of all decisions submitted by Labor Relations Specialist. Prepares clear and concise administrative reports, including settlement agreements and position papers; analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions; and implements recommendations in support of agency goals; researches, analyzes and evaluates agreement language, proposals and policies. Working effectively with labor unions and relevant TSO Departments. Authorized to act on behalf of the Director when authority is so delegated.- Supports the Director in negotiations and interprets collective bargaining agreement provisions, rules and regulations; counsels management on labor relations issues and TSHRS policies; provides recommendations, alternative solutions and/or specific actions.
- Manages the caseload of all Step 2 Hearings and Mitigating Circumstance Conferences as outlined in Collective Bargaining Agreements and TSO policies.
- Manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
- Provide training and guidance to management and supervisory staff, to maintain consistency in the application of discipline and monitoring work practices to ensure adherence to the collective bargaining agreements and TSHRS polices.
- Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for department staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; technical reviews of work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, or Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology or related FieldExperience: Eight years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. *Five (5) year of required experience must have been involved experience negotiating and interpreting collective bargaining agreement provisions, rules and regulations.
*This statement contains a Selective Qualification, which is more focused in scope than the Minimum Qualifications for this classification. Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or bona-fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skills or abilities).
- Licenses & Certifications
- Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
- Additional Information
- TO APPLY:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
NOTE: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing.
It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/.
MTA 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.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
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The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Issue Date:01/21/2025
