The Director of Workplace Relations (DWR) provides confidential and impartial assistance to judges and court employees, including Federal Public Defender's Office employees, on workplace conduct matters. The DWR works closely with the Employment Dispute Resolution Coordinators (EDRCs) to provide annual EDR Plan training and regular outreach to the court community on workplace conduct issues.

Duties

The DWR provides staff support to the circuit's Workplace Conduct Committee and implements workplace conduct policies and procedures recommended by the Committee and adopted by the courts. This position serves as a resource for all the courts and court units in the circuit. The position is located in Washington, D.C. Some work may be done remotely. Responsibilities Serve as the primary expert on workplace conduct and related issues. Partner with EDRCs and HR professionals in the circuit to develop and provide training on the EDR Plans, related policies, and workplace conduct issues for judges and court employees. Provide sound advice, guidance, and recommendations related to the implementation of the EDR Plans, related policies, and other workplace conduct issues. Serve as an informal resource for judges and court employees on workplace conduct and related issues. Develop and initiate surveys, track and analyze data, identify and report trends, and make recommendations to the Workplace Conduct Committee. Provide education and outreach opportunities to the court community on workplace conduct issues. Provide staff support to the Workplace Conduct Committee and its advisory groups - the Employee Sounding Board, the Employee Advisory Group, and the Law Clerk Advisory Group. Identify content for the workplace conduct website to ensure that information is current, accessible, and engaging for judges and court employees. Meet regularly with the Judicial Integrity Officer (Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts) and the DWRs in the 12 other circuits. Coordinate annual reporting to the Administrative Office of EDR-related data and respond to public information requests.

Requirements

Qualifications

The DWR must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing; excellent organizational skills; attention to detail; the ability to meet deadlines; the ability to lead and facilitate training programs, meetings, and difficult discussions about sensitive matters; and mediation skills. The proven ability to demonstrate sound judgment and maintain confidentiality is essential. Must possess a minimum of three years of specialized experience with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this position successfully. For example, specialized experience might include progressively responsible experience in employment law, employee relations, employment dispute resolution, legal administration, mediation, or a similar field.

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, employment relations, or a related field is required. A law degree or an advanced degree relevant to labor and employment law, mediation, or a similar field is preferred.

Contacts

• Address US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit 333 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20001 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]