Working Title: Mediator

　　Job Class: Mediator

　　Agency: Bureau of Mediation Services

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 12/27/2023

　　Closing Date : Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed in batches. First review of resumes to begin on 1/16/2024.

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Bureau of Mediation Services / Mediation Srvs-Excluded Other

　　Division/Unit : Bureau of Mediation Services / Labor Mediators

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : Yes

　　Salary Range: $43.51 - $64.47 / hourly; $90,849 - $134,613 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

　　Telework Eligible : Yes

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　NOTE: This posting will be used to fill up to two positions.

　　Bureau of Mediation Services seeks a Mediator to establish and encourage stable and constructive labor-management relationships in Minnesota‘s public, private, and non-profit sectors. This includes:

　　Mediation of disputes between labor and management concerning the terms and conditions of employment or grievances.

　　Hearing and deciding issues of union recognition and bargaining structure.

　　Training and facilitation of the establishment and/or continuation of labor-management committees.

　　*Work involves considerable travel, including overnight. Employees may be expected to work long and irregular hours in stressful situations while settling disputes.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Five (5) years of direct advanced professional experience in (1) labor relations, as the chief negotiator or principal authority with responsibility for contract negotiations and contract administration; OR (2) as a mediator of labor-management collective bargaining disputes, including contract negotiations. A law degree with a concentration in labor law or a Master‘s degree in Industrial Relations with a concentration in labor relations may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

　　Thorough knowledge of collective bargaining procedures and principles, relevant statutes and rules, and labor contracts.

　　Thorough knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations to provide sound technical and practical advice.

　　Ability to independently design and execute problem solving interventions to assist clients in reaching a consensus-based resolution.

　　Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

　　Strong human relations skills and the ability to maintain control of the environment and process during mediation and representation meetings independently.

　　Strong computing skills in a PC environment (MS Office, Virtual Meeting platforms etc.).

　　A minimum of a Class D Driver‘s License (i.e., a basic driver‘s license).

　　Ability to travel extensively, including overnight.

　　Work long and irregular hours.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience as a chief labor negotiator in collective bargaining.

　　Experience in the preparation of administrative hearing cases as an advocate in such proceedings.

　　Experience with mediation or other Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings.

　　Experience preparing or presenting technical labor relations training materials.

　　Additional Requirements

　　This position requires successful completion of the following:

　　SEMA4 Records Check

　　Criminal History Check

　　Employment Reference Check

　　Education/License Verification

　　Driver‘s License Record Check

　　Incumbent will be required to serve a probationary period of one (1) year in order to be exposed to all the duties and responsibilities of the position.

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.