Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator

08/16/2019 08:23 AM PDT

The Career and Culture Division within the Department of Human Resources (DHR) has an outstanding opportunity to join the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program as an ADR Coordinator.
 
The ADR Coordinator's key responsibilities will include client intake, coordinating and managing case flow, conducting evaluations, analyzing results and making recommendations, managing the practicum including mentoring mediation students. In addition, the ADR Coordinator is the primary point person for the Interlocal Conflict Resolution Group, a shared neutrals program which provides mediation services to public jurisdiction and labor unions throughout the Puget Sound region.
 
The ADR Program services include mediating workplace disputes, facilitating collective bargaining and grievance discussions; chartering and facilitating labor-management committees and project labor agreements; training in negotiation mediation and conflict resolution; mediating and facilitating complex multi-jurisdictional and land use cases involving King County. The ADR Program is dedicated to creating new products that support the responsible stewardship of County resources by reducing the cost of conflict for King County government, the tax payers, and our regional partners.

About King County
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
Who May Apply 
This career service opportunity is open to the general public. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.
 
Work Schedule
The typical workweek is 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is ineligible for overtime pay.
 
Forms and Materials Required
(1) An online employment application, completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience), and (2) a cover letter (no more than two pages) summarizing how you meet the listed experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the job.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Elisha Mackey
Senior Recruiter
206-477-0193
Elisha.Mackey@kingcounty.gov