Human Resource Consultant 4- Protected Leave & Accommodation Supervisor

Reporting to the Deputy HR Director this position serves as the reasonable accommodation and protected leave expert for the agency and is responsible for managing the reasonable accommodation and protected leave programs and providing oversight for workers compensation return-to-work and agency wellness programs.

• Provide expert level consultation advice guidance and support to agency managers supervisors and staff regarding reasonable accommodations and a variety of complex leave programs to include protected leave (FMLA PFML Shared Leave etc.).
• Facilitate the interactive reasonable accommodation process from beginning to end including drafting medical questionnaires analyzing medical documentation advising management on legally defensible courses of action communicating decisions made by appointing authorities and documenting the process.
• Maintain an electronic information tracking system to follow up on cases and provide monthly reports.
• Maintain confidential personnel and medical information.
• Interpret and provide clarification of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) Federal laws Washington Administrative Code (WAC) pertinent rules and regulations policies and procedures with sound judgement offering legally defensible courses of action.
• Develop and deliver tools and resources including training to a wide variety of audiences to promote knowledge and understanding of application of leave laws related rules reasonable accommodation process and how to have professional and appropriate conversations with employees.
• Supervise an HR Consultant assigned to implement protected leave programs and coordinate workers compensation claims return to work efforts and agency wellness program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven (7) years* of broad-based professional human resource experience advising and consulting on complex issues (e.g. labor relations employee relations performance management classification and compensation reasonable accommodation and protected leave).
• With at least two (2) years of this experience must explicitly include professional-level administration of leave of absence programs (FMLA PFML Shared Leave) and reasonable accommodation interactive processes.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel Teams and Outlook).

Substitution Note:

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Technical Leave & Accommodation Expertise: Expert knowledge of employment privacy disability and medical leave laws as they relate to employment; regarding protected leave reasonable accommodation workers compensation claims; and when determining eligibility and evaluating medical documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Interpretation: Experience considering and incorporating new information when interpreting Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) Federal laws Washington Administrative Code (WAC) pertinent regulations; and when offering legally defensible courses of action.
• Consultation & Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build trust and foster collaboration across internal teams and external oversight bodies (e.g. L&I medical providers).
• Information Management & Data Analytics: Ability to organize highly confidential case files and present HR data in a clear way for executive decision-making.
• Business Communication: Experience independently composing precise formal and legally sound written communications tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Supervision & Collaborative Teamwork:Ability to coach mentor and motivate staff to support team effectiveness and individual career growth.
• Commitment to Learning and Growth:Experience considering and incorporating new information and different perspective; and practicing self-awareness by reflecting on personal strengths growth areas and biases.
• Takes action to meet the needs of others:Experience adapting communication and approaches to different communities and individuals welcoming and valuing different identities and perspectives and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of co-workers and customers.

• 2 years of experience managing a protected leave program and reasonable accommodation cases in a state environment.
• 2 years of supervisory experience including writing expectations and evaluations.
• Ability to research evaluate and draw conclusions from data; support recommendations with facts and analysis; interpret and apply rules laws policies and procedures.
• Experience training varying sized groups of adult learners in Human Resources related content.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manipulate complicated data and reports.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor relations.
• Ability to work with others who have a wide range of abilities backgrounds and experience.
• Ability to effectively manage and respond to frequent and rapid changes in workload and priorities.

How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references. You must attach the following:

• A cover letterthat specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and competencies required for this position.
• Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in .
• For more information on Veterans Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility click here.

WHO WE ARE:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest most diverse and most beautiful park systems in the country. With more than 120000 acres the system includes 125 developed parks including 19 marine parks 11 historical parks 35 heritage sites 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (during peak season - summers) who are some of the most passionate employees youll find anywhere from law enforcement park rangers park managers and field staff who take care of our parks (construction maintenance customer service to planners engineers managers administrative professionals and central support staff. We love caring for Washingtons most treasured lands waters and historic places; connecting all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage; and providing memorable recreational and educational experiences. For more information on Washington State Parks click here.

Diversity Policy Statement

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply including but not limited to women Black Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) individuals with disabilities neurodivergent individuals disabled and Vietnam era veterans persons over 40 years of age and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

For information about this recruitment or Parks hiring process please contact Wendy Vandel ator .

For information about this position please contact Alex Monroe at .

All applicants with alegal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.