Supervisory Hr Specialist(Employee/Labor Relations)

This position is in the Office of the Director, Office of Human Resources, DC Health. The Supervisory Employee and Labor Relations Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Manager) provides leadership of the agency’s employee and labor relations program, medical leave management programs, risk management and time and labor. This includes providing technical guidance and advice to the agency leadership; developing and managing effective working relationships with labor unions; strategic planning; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; as well as other services related to employee and labor relations. The ELR Manager will develop operating procedures consistent with the District of Columbia’s employee and labor relations program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the coordination, implementation, maintenance and evolution of a comprehensive employee and labor relations program; evaluating and appraises the effectiveness of the program; recommending changes in policies and procedures as needed; and overseeing the development and implementation of performance evaluations and performance management program. The individual will direct the work of subordinate staff responding to employee relations issues; review and approve staff recommendations and review agency progressive discipline procedures and guides management in resolving work related issues affecting employee and employee performance. The individual will manage all ELR programs/projects and maintains all data and documents for analysis and reference purposes.

The ELR Manager is responsible for providing a full range of advisory services and assistance to DC Health leadership and employees to include performance management, employee conduct, dispute resolution, employee wellness and other related employee-labor relations issues and ensures that all Management Supervisory Services (MSS) employees are properly educated about the ELR related rules, procedures, and policies. The individual will provide training to agency staff on relevant ELR laws, programs, regulations and guidelines.

The incumbent will provide oversight of DC Health medical leave management programs including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, D.C. Paid Family Leave and Worker’s Compensation. This includes the acquisition, compiling, and routing of key essential documentation to HR management, leadership, and peer agencies (Office of the Chief Financial Officer, District of Columbia Office of Human Resources, Office of Disability Rights, etc.) ensuring timely and accurate reporting of requests, claims and resolutions, resulting in employees receiving support for their medical needs.

The ELR Manager advises management and subordinate staff of rights and obligations under the district’s merit system, collective bargaining agreements and employee benefit entitlement. Conducts special projects and studies and prepares reports and recommendations in addition to performing a full range of supervisory functions: assigns, directs, and reviews the work of staff; evaluates staff performance; recommends promotions, status changes, awards, disciplinary actions, and terminations; plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations; addresses issues or problems related to work operations; negotiates and troubleshoots employee concerns, grievances, and other matters involved in the daily administration of labor-management problems.

The selected individual will serve as liaison to the D.C. Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining and serves as directed on collective bargaining matters affecting DC Health. This requires partnering directly with leadership and members of Labor Unions representing DC Health employees to ensure provide guidance and ensure understanding of the District Personnel Manual and relevant Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Qualifications and Education:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 13 level , or it's non- District equivalent. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

It is highly preferred that the incumbent of this position possess a Juris Doctorate with a combination of at least five years of direct work experience overseeing and/or performing employee and labor relations and risk management.

It is also expected that the incumbent has a demonstrable ability to provide leadership and direction in the coordination and implementation of employee and labor relations policies, procedures,functions, and advanced knowledge and ability to apply theories, concepts, standards, and principles of employment and the associated laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The following skills and demonstrable knowledge are also preferred:

• Expertise in the application of Federal and District of Columbia Employment laws, including but not limited to: District Personnel Manual (DPM), Title VII (Civil Rights Act), Executive Order 11246, FLSA, ADA, EEO, FMLA, ADEA, ERISA, NLRA, other District peer agencies (Office of Human Rights, Office of Risk Management, Office on Aging, etc.); and other applicable regulations, policies, procedures.
• Ability to apply negotiating principles, techniques, and practices to include skills and experience in collective bargaining.

• Analytical skills to evaluate and synthesize information and develop plans, reports, and recommendations. Demonstrable knowledge of the organizational mission, objectives, structure, and functions of DC Health.
• Ability to develop professional working relationships throughout the Agency and with outside officials.
• Proficiency in relevant technology applications (i. e. Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce and PeopleSoft).
• Knowledge of personnel management to include staffing and recruitment, Federal and District position classification systems and District pay plans. Excellent oral and written communication skills to be able to provide briefings and write concise reports and recommendations.

Licenses and Certifications

SHRM certification or its equivalent is highly preferred.

Working Conditions / Environment :

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts:

Applicant Screening Dates:

Candidates applying to this vacancy will be screened every 10 days. The final screening will take place the day after this vacancy closes.

Agency Wide Consideration:

Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.

Tour of Duty: Monday:

Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Area of Consideration:

Open to the Public

Promotion Potential:

No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment:

MSS At-Will

This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

MS-201-14

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union):

This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation:

This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

(a) Criminal background check;

(b) Traffic record check (as applicable);

(c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);

(d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and

(e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

EEO Statement:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.