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Summary
King County Parks has an exciting opportunity for an Employee & Labor Relations Representative who will play a critical role in navigating complex situations dealing with employee and labor relations.
In this role, you will be a trusted advisor and partner to key leaders and will have the ability to influence and make large-scale impacts to some of the most crucial decision making, policy making, and bargaining in the Division.
About the Role :
This role will be an essential partner to Parks Division employees and leaders as part of the Human Resources team. The Employee and Labor Relations Representative will be involved with representing the division in labor negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
This role will also be a central point of contact for managers and supervisors as an advisor for complex employee relations matters and as a resource of support and guidance for performance and labor relations.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About the Team :
The Parks Human Resources team collaborates with our partners and clients on the successful management and administration of employee focused policies and procedures that foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and professional workplace.
Our work supports all members of the organization and provides essential partnership and oversight in solving current and future workforce needs.
The team is deeply committed to provide our employees with accurate, timely and essential information as well as connectivity to resources of support.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice :
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world.
Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.
As an Employee & Labor Relations Representative, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at .
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.
Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
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Working Conditions :
Remote and Onsite Work Details : Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically two or three (2 - 3) times a month.
The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S.
Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work .
Application and Selection Process :
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
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Note : Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact : For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at [email protected] .
Discover More About the Parks Division : Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .
Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .
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Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.
we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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