Labor Mediator 14/P15
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Labor Mediator 14/P15
Salary
$38.39 - $63.78 Hourly
Location
To Be Determined - TBD, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
1801-25-LA-BER-029
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Opening Date
04/03/2025
Closing Date
4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
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Job Description
The MERC Labor Mediator skillfully provides interactive and impartial mediation services to assist parties in the voluntary resolution of workplace disputes:
Involving contract negotiation and contract grievances in the public and private workplaces;
MERC cases outside of the Mediation Division;
Workplace related grievance disputes of other state agencies, where appropriate.
The position also provides outreach services to parties, constituents, employers and labor organizations through trainings, presentations, conferences, webinars and written materials. All work assignments are performed using various methods including in-person, virtual, hybrid and remote technology.
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is Detroit, Lansing or home office. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. All work must be performed in the Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position.
Employees will be provided SOM issued computers to perform state work. Phones may be provided for necessary communications. When working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
Secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
High-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/LM 1415 PD 4325 BERUU.pdf)
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in labor relations, business administration, industrial psychology, personnel management, or public administration.
Experience
Labor Mediator 14
Three years of professional experience in the field of labor relations or personnel management, including two years of substantial involvement in the settlement of labor management problems such as the resolution of grievances, the settlement of contract interpretation disputes, and/or the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
Labor Mediator P15
One year of professional experience in labor mediation activities equivalent to a Labor Mediator 14.
Prefer: Minimum of five years of direct, hands-on experience in labor relations or related area with a substantial role in the collective bargaining process, such as a chief spokesperson in contract negotiations or grievance processing, or similar qualifying experience (e.g., labor mediator).
Alternate Education and Experience
One year of professional experience in the field of labor relations involving the settlement of labor-management problems such as resolution of grievances, settlement of contract interpretation disputes and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, may be substituted for one year of college, up to a maximum of four years. (Experience used to substitute for the required education may not also be used to meet the required experience.)
Possession of a master's degree with a major in labor relations, industrial relations, or industrial psychology may be substituted for one year of experience in the field of labor relations or personnel management.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable,if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript_693831_7.pdf) .
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
.Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.Only those applicants being interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LaborMediator.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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