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Labor Relations Manager (DOT Executive IV)
Job Posted: 9 December 2024
Company: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Hanover, Maryland

 

Link to application and full position listing

Salary: $95,991.00 - $154,928.00 Annually
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 to hire a visionary human resources professional who is a highly skilled leader to serve as our next Labor Relations Manager (DOT Executive IV). The Labor Relations Manager will direct or participate in a variety of traditional labor and employee relations activities to include but not limited to: collective bargaining activities including negotiations, labor-management meetings, grievance handling, training and/or dispute resolution matters.

Core competencies:
  • Participating and coordinating activities related to negotiating various Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), side letter agreements, etc.
  • Synthesizing data to reach conclusions on proposals that are put forth by either side.
  • 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.
  • Providing guidance to managers and employees on counseling, discipline, performance management, policy interpretation, grievance procedures, union contract compliance, and other employee/labor relation matters.
  • Serving as the delegated representative of the Secretary of Transportation for Second Step grievance appeals and disciplinary action appeals.
  • 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 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 with major coursework in public administration, human resources, business administration, employee relations, industrial psychology, or a related field.

Experience: Five (5) 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. 

 The ideal candidates will possess:

  • SHRM or PHR certification.
  • Experience working with unionized transit and transportation agencies.
  • A positive and enthusiastic change-oriented attitude focused on the needs of the agency.
  • Strong communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) skills that can speak effectively in a diverse working environment.
  • Strong independent decision-making and judgment.
  • A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
  • Experience with highly complex employee relations issues that have multiple impacts.

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 for which you are applying.   

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.

Note: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

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. 

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.