State Administrative Manager 15 (Labor Relations Manager)
The Michigan Department of Corrections
The Department is looking for a self-starter with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize their work and the work of their team. The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, the ability to review grievances and various other concerns or issues analytically to determine the most appropriate action while guiding their team in building these same skills and abilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Labor Relations Manager directs and manages the labor relations functions for the Michigan Department of Corrections. These functions include responding on behalf of the department to grievances and Unfair Labor Practice charges, including related conferences, hearings, arbitrations, and contractual issues. Meet and confer with members of exclusive and limited recognition organizations, attend department-level labor/management meetings and health and safety meetings. Responsible for Secondary contract negations for all bargaining units or designates appropriate staff. Represent or delegate the responsibility to represent the Department of Corrections in primary negotiations. Oversees Drug and Alcohol Testing for the Department.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
ALTERNATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest. Please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
The Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E-Verify employer.
ACCOMODATIONS
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.