Labor Relations Office Chief (Exempt) Olympia 07550
Location: Olympia, Washington
Description: State of Washington is at the momment seeking for Labor Relations Office Chief (Exempt) Olympia 07550 right now, this position will be assigned in Washington. Further informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Our Vision is: Safe, healthy individuals, families and communities Our Mission is: The Department of Social and Health Services will improve the safety and health of individuals, families and communities by providing leadership and establishing and participating in partnerships. Our Values are: Excellence in Service Respect Collaboration and Partnership Diversity The salary indicated on this announcement does not reflect the 3% salary reduction beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013 that is imposed under Senate Bill 5860.
Duties:
The Department of Social and Health Services is seeking an experienced Labor Relations professional for the Human Resources Division. This position is located in Olympia, WA. The Labor Relations Office Chief is accountable to the Senior HR Director for managing the Labor Relations Section and administering the DSHS comprehensive statewide labor relations program, which includes three collective bargaining agreements covering some 14,000 employees and counseling and coordinating the Department’s process of carrying out the requirements of Chapter 41 RCW, State Civil Service Laws, and Chapter 41.80 RCW, State Collective Bargaining. This position directs and administers HR strategic and tactical handling of labor relations activities. Provides an advanced level of professional counseling and consultation to the Department’s executive leadership, appointing authorities, and Labor Relations Specialists. The professional in this position will be responsible for the development, implementation, and compliance with negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements, and state and federal employment laws, rules, policies and procedures.
The Labor Relations Office Chief manages the Labor Relations Section. Determine the staffing and resource needs to accomplish the Department’s labor relations goals and objectives, ensuring each staff member understands the functions and mission of DSHS at a strategic level.
Directs and administers the Department's statewide labor relations policy and program. Provides an advance level of professional coaching and consultation to executive leadership, appointing authorities, Labor Relations Specialist, and HR professionals in the administration and compliance with the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and maintaining a respectful working relationship with the labor organizations.
Formulates the Department's strategic position on labor relations issues and represents the Secretary and Senior HR Director in strategic CBA and LR discussions with the Office of Financial Management (OFM) Labor Relations Office and the Office the State Human Resources Director, Attorney General’s Labor and Personnel Division, Governor’s Office, other Department’s Labor Relations staff, and the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). Speaks for the Department regarding the administration of the CBAs and addressing labor organizations concerns and issues. This position also Maintains records and prepares reports on bargaining unit activities, including statistical reports on cases, findings, and resolved issues. Assembles and analyzes information on trends in labor relations. Prepare management studies on a variety of labor relations issues, policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
The Department is seeking experienced candidates who meet, or preferably, exceed the following:
A Bachelor's degree in personnel management, business administration or public administration AND five years of experience managing a labor relations section in a human resource program utilizing human resource management principles and practices.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
The most successful candidate will be a dynamic, professional, and passionate advocate with a reputation for innovation, leading through challenging situations, energizing change, and sustaining improvements. We are most interested in candidates with extensive experience in labor relations and human resources.
Supplemental Information:
**This position will remain open until an adequate candidate pool is available. The hiring authority reserves the right to close the recruitment and make an appointment into this position at any point after 7 days.**
To be considered you must apply on-line at www.careers.wa.gov . Use reference number 07550 when searching for the job announcement.
Note: You must attach a letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement, a current chronological resume and three professional reference contacts. Failure to provide these application documents will result in disqualification. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please email Lisa Buccarelli at lisa.buccarelli@dshs.wa.gov .
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This position starts available on: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:29:21 GMT
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