Senior Program Specialist (Labor Relations) presso AC Transit, CA
AC Transit, CA · Oakland, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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- Ufficio in Oakland
About the Department
AC Transit has an exciting opportunity in our Labor Relations Department! The District is currently seeking strong candidates for the position of Senior Program Specialist (Labor Relations). Under general supervision, this position performs professional labor relations functions, and provides staff support and assistance in traditional and interest-based collective bargaining negotiations; analyzes and interprets the District's Collective Bargaining Agreements; and represents the District in internal and external arbitrations and hearings, including grievances, disciplinary hearings, and unemployment insurance hearings.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community, and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, and 457 savings plan.
Position Duties
- Counsels managers and supervisors on issues governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreements, including disciplinary matters and grievances.
- Confers with managers and union representatives to resolve disputes.
- Serves as a hearing officer or District advisor to Division management at first and second level disciplinary hearings and arbitrations.
- Prepares and briefs District witnesses prior to hearing appearances.
- Researches, investigates, and analyzes labor relations issues based on case facts, past practices, past arbitrations, and other pertinent factors.
- Works closely with the Legal department to prepare for regular and expedited arbitrations.
- Represents the District's position in written and verbal responses to grievances.
- Compiles information and writes reports comparing District and union positions on collective bargaining and other labor issues; evaluates alternatives; and recommends appropriate solutions.
- Provides labor relations training to managers and supervisors.
- Participates in various traditional and interest-based labor/management committees and projects.
- Implements policies and regulations related to labor relations.
- Maintains a variety of records and files.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business or public administration, planning or related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of recent, verifiable, specialized administrative or program support experience or three (3) years at a level equivalent to the District’s classification of Program Specialist. Additional years of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirements: (1) Must be available to work outside normal business hours as required by the demands of the position. (2) Some positions in this classification may require the possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License, and meet the District's safe driving standards.
Other Qualifications
Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to direct or conduct field studies and attend external meetings and events.
THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED POSITION
Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:
- Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
- Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
- Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
- AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
- Free AC Transit Bus Pass
- Federal Credit Union
- Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
- Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
- Wellness Program
Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100% drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.
