Attorney 4 - Human Resources

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

Serves as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for the Department and implements all aspects of ADA Titles I and II for the Department and for the public:

· Meets with team members with disabilities and engages in the interactive process.

· Liaises with team members, facilities management, DAS building management, and the Office of Accessibility and Opportunity at DAS regarding ADA accommodations.

· Manages the ADA email inbox for the employee and public requests and works with Department offices to address customer and stakeholders with disabilities accommodations.

· Facilitates the ADA committee including presenting Reasonable Accommodation requests, making recommendations, collecting confidentiality agreements, and communicating decisions.

· Writes, recommends, and implements changes to policies related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

· Develops training materials and presents trainings to implement policies related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Serves as management level employee & provides support on matters concerning labor relations:

· Assists manager in working with employees, management, and union representatives to resolve labor issues;

· Ensures compliance with OCSEA union contract;

· Assists in planning and presents training on OCSEA union contract and any significant updates;

· Drafts agency work rules, policies and procedures;

· Prepares and provides technical assistance to management/supervisory personnel;

· Responds to inquiries from government officials, employees, general public and union officials;

· Assists manager in facilitating all aspects of pre-disciplinary meeting and grievance processes and/or represents agency at grievance hearings (i.e., Step 2, mediation, WOOC, ADR, arbitration);

· Prepares and maintains human resources records documenting processes and outcomes;

· Prepares reports and correspondence;

· Advises and counsels employees and management on human resources practices.

Completes other HR duties as assigned. This may include:

· Prepares and maintains reports and records;

· Participates in departmental committees;

· Attends and coordinates departmental meetings or other events;

· Assists with correspondence for other areas within Human Resources;

· Receives training on an ongoing basis in assigned areas.

Performs other duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (& Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.



Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ([email protected]).

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.