Position Title:  Principal Labor Relations Representative

Salary Range: Initial negotiable salary will be between $132,346.00 - $165,409.12; commensurate with education and experience

Agency: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (SF BART) District

Job Location: Oakland, CA

Application Deadline: Initial application review on 09/23/2024

Web Listing End Date: 10/11/2024

Short Position Description
Job Summary
Current Assignment
The Principal Labor Relations Representative is responsible for administering the labor relations program, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements and providing advice to management staff on contractual obligations, disciplinary actions, negotiations and impacts bargaining, dispute settlement, and grievance procedures.  The positions will also be responsible for consulting with union representatives, and preparing a variety of labor relations documents and reports, including settlement agreements, memoranda of understanding, side letters, statistical reports and related documentation.  The positions may be responsible for supervising staff.

The ideal candidate(s) will demonstrate the following criteria beyond the minimum qualifications:
 
- Interpreting and applying contract obligations contained in collective bargaining agreements.
- Principles and practices of negotiations and conflict resolution.
- Experience supporting public sector labor relations programs including disciplinary - procedures, grievance handling, and preparation of disciplinary hearings and arbitrations.
- The ability to work effectively in a diverse transportation and/or public sector labor environment.
- Impasse resolution techniques including mediation, rights and interest arbitration.
Long Position Description:

 

Examples of Duties

 

  1. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.

  2. Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and practices.

  3. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.

  4. Administers labor relations agreements; interprets contents of agreements and provides advice to management staff on contractual obligations including disciplinary actions, negotiations, dispute settlement and grievance procedures.

  5. Prepares a variety of labor relations documents and reports including settlement agreements, memorandums of understanding, side agreements, statistical reports and related documentation.

  6. Prepares or assists in preparation for arbitration, grievance hearings, and Skelley (pre-disciplinary due process) hearings; performs related investigations, including but not limited to witness interviews or advising managers in the performance of investigations; prepares documents or other physical evidence for use in such proceedings; coordinates the scheduling of witnesses and materials to be used or presented; questions and prepares witnesses; coordinates activities with other divisions or legal counsel as required.

  7. Participates in and may perform functions of a District spokesperson in contract negotiations as assigned; drafts and analyzes proposals and performs or obtains related research as assigned; trains bargaining team members; reviews notes taken at bargaining sessions to ensure accuracy; may need to bring hard copies of proposal documents to offsite contract negotiations.
Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education
A Bachelor’s degree in industrial/labor relations, public administration, business administration, human resources management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A graduate degree in industrial or labor relations is desirable.

Experience
Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional labor relations program experience, which must have included at least two (2) years in contract negotiations on one or more assigned labor contracts.

Substitution
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Other Requirements
Must be able to work long hours for extended periods.
How To Apply
To submit an application go to www.bart.gov/jobs.

Selection Process
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. Screening of preferred skills and experiences beyond the minimum qualifications may be applied.
 
The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.
 
The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Link To Job Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bartca/jobs/4628178/principal-labor-relations-representative?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs