What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Relations Specialist II / III, Grade N22/N25 position at Montgomery County Government?
About the Position
WHO WE ARE
The Office of Labor Relations negotiates and administer collective bargaining agreements; manages joint labor-management initiatives and programs; oversees processes that address workplace disputes; coordinates disputes and appeal procedures involving non-bargaining unit employees; manages the County’s relationships with labor organizations and the general workforces; provides early intervention strategies in workplace disputes; implements personnel policy and personnel regulation changes; and maintains and analyzes demographic statistics.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Office of Labor Relations is currently recruiting for experienced labor relations specialists who are keenly interested in working for our local government and serving our workforce.
The ideal candidate must have a willingness to effectuate change. This candidate will be able to draw on prior experience working in a labor and employee relations role to help the Office of Labor Relations build a model labor relations program from the ground up. In their day-to-day engagements, this candidate takes an interest-based and collaborative approach with the County’s union partners as well as other stakeholders.
If underfilling option, include this language. This position may be underfilled as a Labor Relations Specialist II (Download PDF reader), Grade N22. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the Proficiency Advancement process, they are eligible for the non-competitive promotion to the Labor Relations Specialist III (Download PDF reader), Grade N25.
What You'll Be Doing
Duties included but are not limited to the following:
- Interpreting collective bargaining agreements and regulations; conducting reviews of adverse actions proposed by departments for conformance with Union contracts, Personnel Regulations, Administrative Procedures and departmental regulations.
- Meeting with employees, department representatives, and union representatives to resolve complaints and grievances.
- Conducting grievance hearings and mediations; preparing final grievance decisions for County Chief Administrative Officer's review and signature.
- Leading department level bargaining and supporting collective bargaining, including research, taking notes, drafting contract language, coordinating bargaining logistics, and coordinating post-negotiations review and implementation.
- Conducting research on labor and employee relations issues; developing and delivering labor relations training.
- Coordinating, administering, and supporting labor programs and activities; coordinating and leading joint labor-management committees and initiatives.
Additional information about the position:
- Work is performed with considerable independence and latitude but is subject to administrative review and approval of the Chief Labor Relations Officer, Labor Manager, or designee(s).
- This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
- This position is eligible for telework.
Minimum Qualifications
If filled at Labor Relations Specialist II: Two (2) years applicable professional experience in labor relations and/or employee relations.
Both Levels –
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- Experience administering conflict facilitation or alternative dispute resolution programs.
- Experience providing guidance and training to employees and/or managers on a full range of labor relations issues.
- Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing labor policies, labor contract provisions and personnel regulations.
- Experience in labor and employee relations within a municipal government agency.
- Experience writing labor contract provisions, grievance decisions, policies, personnel regulations, analytical reports, or similar types of documents.
- Experience in drafting documents necessary for disciplinary actions and in the administration of progressive discipline.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $71,426 - $92,632
