Employer-Employee Relations Representative (Management Advocate I)
Maryland Department of TransportationDescription
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)
State Highway Administration
Employer-Employee Relations Representative (Management Advocate I)
Grade 17 (2360) SP# 26-20-03
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Administration, Employer-Employee Relations Division is currently recruiting for an Employer-Employee Relations Representative (Management Advocate I) position in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of Work: The Employer-Employee Relations Representative performs at the journey and professional levels in employer-employee relations and serves as an advocate for management in formal adjudicatory settings. The primary responsibilities includes conducting and representing the Agency at administrative hearings, settlement conferences, and grievance conferences; preparing and presenting grievance and disciplinary appeal cases before the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) and the Maryland Department of Transportation; drafting and arguing administrative law documents such as motions, briefs, and subpoenas; responding to discovery requests; and conducting direct and cross-examination of witnesses. Additional duties include assisting management with investigations into employee misconduct and performance concerns; developing investigative methodologies; and recommending appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions. The Employer-Employee Relations Representative also reviews and drafts disciplinary and corrective action memoranda, advises management on compliance with State and Federal policies and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and provides guidance on agency procedures. The incumbent may also be responsible for scheduling and conducting Step One grievance conferences and issuing decisions on behalf of the Agency. This position requires immediate proficiency in administrative law proceedings, writing, and oral advocacy, as candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform these functions effectively.MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.
"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in employee or labor relations, of which one year must include representing management before an administrative law judge in hearings at the Office of Administrative Hearings, or similar adjudicatory setting, that involve all types of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases, including terminations, on a regular and recurring basis.
Selective Qualification: One and a half (1.5) years of experience preparing and presenting cases before an administrative body such as an Administrative Law Judge or comparable authority.
*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or abilities).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment
- Ability to present in front of an audience
- Experience in handling employee relations and/or HR matters
- Ability to make legal arguments on behalf of management and the agency
Note: Possession of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience.Licenses & Certifications
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland. Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd(use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. 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.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position maybe a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Please Note: State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa 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.
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 (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SHA 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.
Issue Date: 02/18/2026