Labor Relations Officer 3

NOTICE: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS facility at one of the following locations:

Rhodes State Office Tower – 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215

Akron Delivery Center - 172 S. Broadway St., Akron, OH 44308

Dayton Delivery Center - 6680 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414

Office of Employee & Business Services

What You’ll Do

In this position, you will work within the labor relations team to ensure compliance with bargaining contracts across the agency.

Day-to-Day You Will

• Administer bargaining union contracts
• Implement new policy and procedures
• Advise agency management
• Train agency on contract and management matters
• Evaluate labor issues, weigh risks, determine path forward
• Hold pre-disciplinary meetings and recommend discipline
  
  

Necessary Skills

• Confidentiality
• Organization
• Collaboration
• Relationship building
• Problem solving
• Compliance
• Report writing
• Negotiating
  
  

Challenges: The nature of the position means there will times when you must confront angry or upset employees and/or defend the agency in disagreements with the unions.

Schedule: Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am - 6:00pm. Workdays will be in office.

Travel: Minimal, as needed

PN(s): 20041981

This position (PN: 20041981) is unclassified, per Ohio Revised Code 124.11 (A)(9) and is deemed overtime exempt.

Option 1

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

• 24 mos. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 1, 63471.
  
  

Option 2

• 12 mos. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 2, 63472.
  
  

Option 3

• 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.).
  
  

Option 4

• 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.).

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
  
  

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 14. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $37.53 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 14

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$37.53

$39.67

$41.80

$44.07

$46.56

$49.15

$51.19

$53.58

Annual

$78,062

$82,514

$86,944

$91,666

$96,845

$102,232

$106,475

$111,446

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

37.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Labor Relations

Technical Skills

Communications, Public Relations

Professional Skills

Decision Making, Negotiation, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Public Assistance
• Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support
  
  

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do everyday.