Job Description

Labor Relations Specialist (Administrator III) Salary $69,323.00 - $112,044.00 Annually Location Baltimore City Job Type Full Time Job Number 2588-MTALabRelSpec-05/24-ct Department Maryland Transit Administration Opening Date 08/22/2024 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Description

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Labor Relations Specialist (Administrator III) (2588) Grade 18 Career Service Open to all qualified applicants Position Specific Recruitment

ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

*Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team. This is a position specific recruitment for a generic job classification. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to staff this MTA position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future generic or job specific recruitments for this job classification. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application). The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Labor Relations Specialist in the Office of Labor and Employee Relations (OLER). The Labor Relations Specialist will be responsible for providing counseling and guidance to all levels of management, and interpreting MDOT policy as it relates to complex employer/employee relations issues. This position represents the MTA in grievance proceedings, disciplinary actions, and at Arbitrations with the Office of the Attorney General and at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). This position interfaces with the Fair Employment Practice Office, Compensation & Classification Unit, Recruitment and Selection Unit, Employee Services Unit, Finance, DOT and WCI offices under the Department of Safety on matters that impact employer-employee relations. The selected incumbent will be involved in conducting investigations on behalf of management, interpreting cited rules, and policies, and reviewing initiated requests proceeding to a Step Two Grievance Hearing at various MTA locations and MDOT The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO). The employee will be involved in all aspects of collective bargaining agreements and TSHRS policies and procedures. The position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Four (4) years of this experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local Employment laws, advising and representing management on employee disciplinary appeals and grievances, as well as experience interacting with collective bargaining units, specifically in the area of contract negotiations.** **A Selective Qualification Recruitment is conducted for a job or position when there is a specific or additional bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability). The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, conducting, and facilitating training in grievance procedures and resolution and disciplinary procedures for both Transportation Service Human Resources System (TSHRS) and collective bargaining employees. Notes: Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. There are no substitutions for the Selective Qualifications noted. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher- ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Licenses & Certifications None. Additional Information

TO APPLY:

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 you are applying for within MDOT. Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. 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 ( ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( ). Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. TTY call 711. TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service The incumbent in this position will be a member of a covered bargaining unit. The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration 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. MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA 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 or any other protected status. Issue Date: 5/17/24 Re-opened 8/22/24 Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting: Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits! *Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits. 01 The following supplemental questions are part of the application and may be utilized to evaluate or rate your training and experience as it relates to the subject position. Please note the information that you provide must be reflected on the application submitted. Responding to Questions: Some questions require a written response. If you do not possess specific work experience, please type Not Applicable (N/A) or "No experience" in the space provided. Please do not list "See Resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application. Any referred experience or training must be reflected in your application. (I have read and understand the written statement noted) Yes No 02 This position requires six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Four (4) years of this experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local Employment laws. Do you have this specific work experience? Yes No 03 If you answered "Yes" to the noted question above, please describe your specific work experience in these areas in the space provided below. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and the number of hours you worked per week. 04 Do you have at least four (4) years of experience advising and representing management on employee disciplinary appeals and grievances, as well as experience interacting with collective bargaining units, specifically in the area of contract negotiations? Yes No 05 If you answered "Yes" to the noted question above, please describe your specific work experience in these areas in the space provided below. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and the number of hours you worked per week. Required Question Agency Maryland Department of Transportation Address See Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------ Phone See Job Posting Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Maryland Department of Transportation

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