Field Representative : Washington

Public School Employees of WA/SEIU 1948

Field Representative

Vancouver, WA

Public School Employees of WA/SEIU 1948 – Vancouver, WA
$47,544 – $70,052 a year

General Job Description
This is a highly responsible field staff position that negotiates, administers and enforces collective bargaining agreements for, and on behalf of, PSE members with school districts and institutions of higher learning. Represents members on job-related issues including grievances, disciplinary matters and other situations involving wages, hours, benefits and working condition disputes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works directly with local chapter leadership to deliver the highest quality service to all represented employees and promote active participation of members in PSE activities.
• Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in dealing with a variety of issues affecting members.
• Assists chapters in formulating goals, objectives and operating procedures within the parameters of state and local bylaws.
• Constantly searches for new and better ways of providing service to PSE members and opportunities for organizational growth.
• Through regular communications, is attentive to potential problems and works to resolve them as quickly as possible.
• Active in recruiting and training new leadership.
• May provide instruction in areas of personal expertise in PSE’s education and training programs.

Requirements of Position

• Experience in labor relations field, and/or possession of a Bachelor’s Degree/BA in labor relations, business administration, public administration, or education preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor organizations, labor law and contemporary labor relations trends, issues and practices.
• Knowledge of the public education system, education issues, and the role classified K-12 and higher education employees serve in the education system.
• Ability to effectively negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to listen effectively and be responsive.
• The ability to work well with people in a variety of settings and circumstances.
• The ability to work well under pressure, changing and unexpected conditions, and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and a willingness to expand skill levels when new software and tools are implemented.
• Possession of valid Washington driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.
• Ability to work periodic evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel to conduct PSE business.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $47,544.00 to $70,052.00 /year

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Labor Relations: 1 year

Required license or certification:

• WA State Driver’s License

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