• Mediator

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Mediator

     

    Job Class: Mediator

    Agency: Bureau of Mediation Services

    + **Job ID** : 88957

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

    + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

    + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

    + **Date Posted** : 09/18/2025

    + **Closing Date** : Open until filled. First review of applications to begin on 10/09/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Bureau of Mediation Services / Mediation Srvs-Excluded Other

    + **Division/Unit** : Bureau of Mediation Services / Labor Mediators

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift 8-4:40 pm.

    + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

    + **Travel Required** : Yes- considerable travel including overnights.

    + **Salary Range:** $45.47 - $67.37 / hourly; $94,941 - $140,668 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

    + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

    + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

     

    The work you'll do is more than just a job.

     

    At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

     

    The Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS) seeks to hire 2 Mediators to establish and encourage stable and constructive labor-management relationships in Minnesota’s public, private, and non-profit sectors. This includes:

     

    + Mediation of disputes between labor and management concerning the terms and conditions of employments or grievances.

    + Hearing and deciding issues of union recognition and bargaining structure.

    + Facilitation of the establishment and continuation of labor-management committees.

     

    Work involves considerable travel including overnight, and employees may be expected to work long and irregular hours in settling disputes.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Five (5) years of direct advanced experience in (1) labor relations, with the responsibility for contract negotiations and contract administration; OR (2) as a mediator of labor-management collective bargaining disputes, including contract negotiations. A law degree with a concentration in labor law or a master’s degree in industrial relations with a concentration in labor relations may be substituted for 18 months of experience.

    + Thorough knowledge of collective bargaining procedures and principles, relevant statutes and rules, and labor contracts.

    + Thorough knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations to provide sound technical and practical advice.

    + Ability to independently design and execute problem solving interventions to assist clients in reaching a consensus-based resolution.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (writing and oral).

    + Strong human relations skills and the ability to maintain control of the environment and process during mediation and representation meetings independently.

    + Strong computing skills in a PC environment (MS Office, etc.).

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience as a chief labor negotiator in collective bargaining.

    + Experience with mediation proceedings.

    + Experience preparing or presenting technical labor relations training materials.

    Additional Requirements

    It is the policy of the Bureau of Mediation Services that all candidates submit a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

     

    + SEMA4 Records Check

    + Criminal History Check

    + Employment Reference Check

    + Education/License Verification

    + Driver’s License Record Check

    + Ability to travel extensively including overnight and work long and irregular hours.

    + A minimum of a Class D Driver’s License (i.e., a basic driver’s license).

    A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

     

    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.