Reference #: 4597547 THE POSITION Are you seeking a new professional challenge through which you can utilize your advanced knowledge of labor relations? This is an excellent opportunity to bring your analytical abilities and drive to the table in support of the Commonwealth as a Labor Relations Staff Specialist with the Bureau of Employee Relations. Negotiate matters of consequence and shape the future of Pennsylvania labor relations with our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting technical labor relations activities that may include contract negotiation assignments, arbitration research, grievance investigation, administration, and resolution. You will serve as the chief negotiator or principal advisor to the chief negotiator for Act 195 units representing public sector employees, chief advocate for Act 111 unit interest arbitration proceedings, and the Commonwealth's chairperson on Joint Area and Joint State Committees. As the Commonwealth's advocate in complex arbitration cases, your work will include cases that have statewide, precedent setting impacts.

You will also instruct agency management and supervisory personnel in a formulated training course about discipline and grievance handling, including Accelerated Grievance Procedure (AGP) training. Related responsibilities involve advising agencies and staff within the Office of Administration in all areas of contract interpretation and administration, as well as providing advice on a full range of day-to-day labor relations and contract administration issues, including drafting of side letters. Advance your career, achieve your goals, and advocate for the Commonwealth with us!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7.5-hour day. Work schedule is flexible between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, option of a 30- or 60-minute lunch. This position may be eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS). Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position works in the office 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Personnel Analyst 4 (Labor Relations); or Five years of professional labor relations experience as a union or management representative, labor mediator, or arbitrator which included two years of experience negotiating local or unit agreements, or presenting cases in arbitration; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. A master's degree in public administration, labor relations, industrial relations, labor economics, labor law or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of general experience.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the su plemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.