FIELD REPRESENTATIVE – SYRACUSE OFFICE

VACANCY
 
The New York State Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO, is seeking to fill the following  position:

Field Representative – Syracuse Office
 
Position Summary:   The Field Representative monitors and enforces the contract, linking members, division leaders and stewards, and PEF departments.  He/she will resolve members' problems using the contract, state and federal laws, and union organizing principles, and will prepare and present improper practice cases before PERB.  He/she conducts training for stewards and union activists.
 
Qualifications:  The successful candidate will have experience in collective bargaining as the lead negotiator or chair of the negotiating team. As well as background in grievance processing, arbitration proceedings, labor relations, knowledge of Civil Service Law, and of State operations. Must have excellent communications skills and be highly organized. College degree in labor relations or related field is preferred.
 
Minimum salary: $51,423, with excellent employer paid benefits.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.  Services required immediately.
 
Send letter of application and resume by July 18, 2013 to:
 
         Office of Human Resources
         NYS Public Employees Federation
         1168-70 Troy-Schenectady Rd.
         PO Box 12414
         Albany, NY  12212-2414
      
         or e-mail to hr@pef.org

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.