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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Labor Mediator in Pennsylvania
Labor Mediator
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Labor Mediator
Salary
$74,191.00 - $112,666.00 Annually
Location
*Home Headquartered, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-87248-07730
Department
Department of Labor & Industry
Division
LI Bur of Med Pgh Rgnl Off
Opening Date
06/26/2024
Closing Date
7/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
07730
Position Number
00089736
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00127415
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Mediation, Pittsburgh Regional Office
Worksite Address
Home Headquartered
Contact Name
Abbie Moist
Contact Email
abmoist@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about fostering collaboration and facilitating the collective bargaining process? The Department of Labor and Industry is seeking qualified applicants for a rewarding career as a Labor Mediator with the Bureau of Mediation. Our work spans both private and public sectors and is the keystone of the Commonwealth's efforts to cultivate cooperative relationships between labor and management in plants, schools, governmental agencies, and other places of work. Join our endeavors and see what you can achieve!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A Labor Mediator is responsible for providing impartial, professional mediation services to assist with labor negotiations and for providing related training and services to the parties. You work to facilitate successful resolutions through arranging conferences, assisting in the development of compromises, and maintaining effective working relationships with contacts across labor unions, employers, advocates, and related civic groups. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you!
Please note: This position will be responsible for providing mediation services primarily within the Western Region of Pennsylvania. Accordingly, preference will be given to candidates that live in Allegheny or Beaver County, and candidates must be able and willing to travel to the areas of assigned coverage on a regular basis.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00089736) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Hours vary dependent upon work assignments and routinely include evenings and weekends.
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:
Four years of progressively responsible experience in the field of labor-management relations and two years of experience in labor contract negotiations, administration, or mediation which includes or is supplemented by one year of collective bargaining experience;or
A bachelor's degree with major course work in labor-management relations, industrial management, or personnel administration and two years experience in labor contract negotiations, administration, or mediation which includes or is supplemented by one year of collective bargaining experience;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training with two years of experience in labor contract negotiations, administration, or mediation which includes or is supplemented by one year of collective bargaining experience.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny or Beaver counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 supplemental 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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time progressively responsible experience in the field of labor-management relations do you possess?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess two years of full-time experience in labor contract negotiations, administration, or mediation?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Do you possess one year of full-time collective bargaining experience?
Yes
No
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
How much college coursework have you completed with major coursework in labor-management relations, industrial management, or personnel administration? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Bachelor's degree or higher
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
08
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Participates in collective bargaining sessions (including private caucuses, preventative mediation) and evaluates the timeliness and need for meetings thereafter in order to reach a bargaining agreement by formulating and proposing suggestions and alternative solutions in an effort to arrive at an early and amicable settlement of the dispute.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I was the chief negotiator during collective bargaining and assisted in reaching a contract agreement through the collective bargaining process utilizing mediation services.
B. I was an active participant or a member of a bargaining committee during collective bargaining and assisted in reaching a contract agreement through the collective bargaining process utilizing mediation services.
C. I was the chief negotiator, an active participant, or a member of a bargaining committee during collective bargaining and assisted in reaching a contract agreement through the collective bargaining process without utilizing mediation services.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business law, contract administration, or collective bargaining.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
10
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to collective bargaining.
Your level of responsibility.
11
CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - GRIEVANCE
Participates in grievance resolution discussions including private caucuses and evaluates the merits of a grievance and consequences of either reaching a settlement or continuing with grievance procedures.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I was the chief negotiator during grievance resolution discussions and assisted in reaching an agreement through the grievance process utilizing mediation services.
B. I was an active participant or a member of a committee during grievance resolution discussions and assisted in reaching an agreement through the grievance process utilizing mediation services.
C. I was the chief negotiator, an active participant, or a member of a committee during grievance resolution discussions and assisted in reaching an agreement through the grievance process without utilizing mediation services.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to organizational development/behavior or human resources.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
13
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to grievances.
Your level of responsibility.
14
CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Researches pertinent background information related to the assigned labor-management dispute in order to plan the necessary steps needed to achieve a settlement. Analyzes specific issues involved, the conduct and attitude of the union and employer, and the history of their collective bargaining relationship to better understand the issues affecting both parties and to facilitate agreement between them.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have researched and analyzed pertinent background information related to the assigned labor-management dispute. I was also responsible for using this information to plan the next steps necessary to work toward an agreement.
B. I have researched pertinent background information related to the assigned labor-management dispute. Someone else analyzed the information I provided in order to plan the next steps necessary to work toward agreement.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistical analysis, business analysis, or research and methodology.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
16
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to research and analysis.
Your level of responsibility.
17
CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
18
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - COMMUNICATIONS
Prepares reports describing the status, progress, and outcome of assigned disputes as needed to establish a record for reference. Acts as a spokesperson to report the status of negotiations to unions, employers, internal employees, and executive staff. Conducts labor relations presentations for union officials and employer representatives concerning the services available and the programs found in the field of labor mediation.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have developed a variety of written reports and I have delivered presentations in front of multiple audiences. I was responsible for the final written report and developing the content of the presentations.
B. I have developed a variety of written reports or I have delivered presentations in front of multiple audiences. Someone else was responsible for the final written report or developing the content of the presentations I delivered.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or public speaking.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
19
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to communications.
Your level of responsibility.
20
CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov