Attorney 4 - Human Resources

Serves As Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator For The Department And Implements All Aspects Of ADA Titles I And II For The Department And For The Public

• Meets with team members with disabilities and engages in the interactive process.
• Liaises with team members, facilities management, DAS building management, and the Office of Accessibility and Opportunity at DAS regarding ADA accommodations.
• Manages the ADA email inbox for the employee and public requests and works with Department offices to address customer and stakeholders with disabilities accommodations.
• Facilitates the ADA committee including presenting Reasonable Accommodation requests, making recommendations, collecting confidentiality agreements, and communicating decisions.
• Writes, recommends, and implements changes to policies related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Develops training materials and presents trainings to implement policies related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  
  

Serves as management level employee & provides support on matters concerning labor relations:

• Assists manager in working with employees, management, and union representatives to resolve labor issues;
• Ensures compliance with OCSEA union contract;
• Assists in planning and presents training on OCSEA union contract and any significant updates;
• Drafts agency work rules, policies and procedures;
• Prepares and provides technical assistance to management/supervisory personnel;
• Responds to inquiries from government officials, employees, general public and union officials;
• Assists manager in facilitating all aspects of pre-disciplinary meeting and grievance processes and/or represents agency at grievance hearings (i.e., Step 2, mediation, WOOC, ADR, arbitration);
• Prepares and maintains human resources records documenting processes and outcomes;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Advises and counsels employees and management on human resources practices.
  
  

Completes Other HR Duties As Assigned. This May Include

• Prepares and maintains reports and records;
• Participates in departmental committees;
• Attends and coordinates departmental meetings or other events;
• Assists with correspondence for other areas within Human Resources;
• Receives training on an ongoing basis in assigned areas.
  
  

Performs other duties as assigned.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Organization

Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information

Morgan Webb (morgan.webb@education.ohio.gov)

Unposting Date

Apr 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio Department of Education

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$39.22 - $55.99

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Flexible

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.