Employee Relations Consultant Human Resource Analyst 3 Two Openings
Employee Relations Consultant Human Resource Analyst 3 Two Openings
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
04/22/2025Application Deadline:
04/29/2025Agency:
Department of Environmental QualitySalary Range:
$6348 $9370Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Employee Relations Consultant (Human Resource Analyst 3 Two OpeningsJob Description:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness equity inclusion and belonging. We strive to be a workplace where we share our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and while collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. We celebrate and appreciate diversity champion equity and treat each other with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race color national origin ethnicity veteran status gender sexual orientation religion age or physical or mental disability.
Are you an experienced Human Resources professional with experience fostering leadership growth resolving grievances and collaborating on innovative Human Resources strategies that enhance organizational success If so please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). At DEQ employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of missionfocused individuals tasked with maintaining restoring and enhancing the quality of Oregons air land and water.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has 2 fulltime opportunities available for an Employee Relations Consultant (Human Resources Analyst 3 in Portland Oregon. One position is permanent and one position is limited duration through December 31 2025 with the potential of being extended and/or made permanent pending Budget and Legislature approvals. Limited Duration appointments are benefits eligible.
We are seeking individuals with experience in providing guidance on the application of Human Resource laws policies and the collective bargaining agreements. The Employee Relations Consultants daily work will combine technical expertise interpersonal skills and strategic thinking in offering consultation to help manage and mitigate risk. These positions will work independently and require team collaboration at times.
Employees who are permanently employed with the State of Oregon may choose to be considered as a job rotation candidate. To apply as a job rotation candidate you must be currently in good standing and have written (email memo etc. approval from your current manager/supervisor to apply. Please attach your manager/supervisors written approval to your application. Limited duration seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible for a rotation at this time.
About DEQ!
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the states natural resources. Here is a video about DEQ: Central Services Division (CSD) assists the agency in achieving its mission by providing central management services for the agency in accounting budgeting information systems human resources health and safety training policy and organizational development purchasing and facilities management. CSD serves headquarters and 3 regional divisions the Vehicle Inspection Program and the Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Division. Services are provided for over 700 positions various local and regional governments and directly to citizens.
The Human Resources and Payroll Section of the Central Services Division (CSD) is located out of Headquarters in Portland. It provides a full range of human resource and payroll services including but not limited to: payroll employee and labor relations recruitment and selection employee assistance and wellness position classification and allocation benefits and salary administration guidance on policy and procedure and record keeping.
Click here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.
What you will do!
You will provide guidance and technical expertise to managers and employees in the areas of HR policy development complaint investigations employee and labor relations and union contract interpretation and implementation.
You will consult and collaborate with agency managers employees union stewards and representatives and other relevant parties to explore and resolve difficult workforce issues. You will consult and advise managers and employees on the interpretation and application of federal and state laws rules policies and procedures as well as the collective bargaining agreement and processes. You will coordinate and conduct investigations gather information and prepare written reports of findings for response to grievances complaints concerns and workforce management issues related to discrimination harassment misconduct policy violations and other unlawful employment practices all while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws policies and procedures and the collective bargaining agreement.
Whats in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! DEQ cares deeply about employee wellness and benefits. We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical dental and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members as well as paid sick leave vacation leave personal leave and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you are passionate about Oregons environment apply today!
This is a fulltime management service confidential position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
What are we looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6 years of Human Resources experience with 4 of the 6 years at the professional level OR
- Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior or Development Business or Public Administration the Applied Behavioral Sciences Industrial Relations or a related degree AND 3 years of professionallevel Human Resources experience OR
- Professional in Human Resource certification awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute AND 4 years of professionallevel Human Resources experience
Substitutions:
- A masters degree in any of the above listed courses of study may substitute for 1 year of professionallevel experience.
- A valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professionally awarded by the Society of Human Resources Management may substitute for 1 year of professionallevel experience.
- The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resource Office may substitute for 6 months of professionallevel experience.
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following desired attributes:
- Experience in employee and labor relations.
- Experience in complaint investigations including coordinating and conducting investigations gathering information and preparing written reports of findings for a variety of grievances complaints and concerns including misconduct policy violations discrimination harassment and other unlawful employment practices.
- Ability to investigate an issue to find the cause document findings and make recommendations on findings while staying impartial and maintaining confidentiality.
- Experience in resolving workforce and workplace issues in a union environment.
- Experience explaining interpreting and applying Federal and State employment laws policies procedures rules regulations collective bargaining agreements and Human Resource functions and best practices and experience providing guidance to employees on all of these.
- Ability to establish a respectful and professional relationships with credibility with individuals and provide objective coaching and guidance to employees and managers on complex and personnel issues; strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues managers interested parties and organizations.
- Highly motivated; a willingness to take initiative; ability to work creatively to find solutions; innovative; and excellent problemsolving skills involving detailed thinking for solving complex issues.
- Ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to form independent judgment initiative and decisionmaking; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear concise and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences via various modes of communication including presentations; skill in writing clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses recommendations and conclusions.
Working Conditions:
DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.
This position will be based out of DEQs Headquarters office in Portland and will require inoffice work at least 12 days per month. The successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. This position will require as needed travel to DEQ offices and sites. DEQ will provide necessary hardware (laptop monitor keyboard mouse and cell phone) for an employee to successfully work from home.
Work is performed in a fastpaced professional office setting with multiple demands on time. This position involves interaction with other staff and the public which may include interaction with hostile or upset individuals. This position requires frequent travel on official State business for meetings trainings investigation and research some of which may include overnight stays and/or overtime. Travel is approximately 10 of the time.
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Help Your Application Rise to the Top!
Your application materials are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your amazing skills and experience. In addition to your related work experience and education DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above under the What are we looking for section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials.
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Veterans Information:
DEQ provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans preference please visit Veterans Resources or call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at:. For privacy reasons please do not attach veterans preference documents when initially applying. Instead you will be asked to submit those at a later time as part of a future task in Workday.
Equal Pay Analysis:
As an employer the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the nonPERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95 6 goes to PERS and .95 covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
Work Authorization:
DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I9 confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Questions/Need Help
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process please contact DEQs Recruitment Team at or. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
