Field Representative

New York State Public Employees Federation

Field Representative

Based in Poughkeepsie, NY

Public Employees Federation (PEF) is a diverse New York State labor union representing over 55,000 professional, scientific, and technical public employees across the state. We are committed to justice, equality, and improving the lives of our members through collective action. As one of the largest public-sector unions in New York, PEF champions fair wages, excellent benefits, and safe working conditions for its members in agencies and facilities statewide.

Position Summary:
The individual’s main function is to protect the Bargaining Unit Member's and the Union's rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, applicable laws, rules, and regulations through a variety of means including negotiations, grievance handling, Taylor Law improper practice processing, organizing, and otherwise exercising their expert labor/management skills in achieving gains for PEF and its membership. Moreover, our Field Representatives are the focal point of the union's service delivery system and is responsible for ensuring that problems identified by the membership or leadership which are not within their sphere of responsibility are communicated to the appropriate PEF Department and then act as a facilitator and conduit for the responses to the inquiries. In delivering PEF resources they will comply with and be advocates for all policies as set forth by the Convention Delegates, President, and Executive Board. 

Position is a mix of travel and office-based work in and around Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties). 

Qualifications:

• Experience as an elected union official and/or staff representative who is skilled in grievance handling, organizing, Taylor Law procedures, and the negotiations process.
• A college degree with emphasis in labor relations or related field is preferred.
• Must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours and travel throughout the day (possibly overnight when the need arises). 
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle are required. 

Successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with staff, members & elected members, and our executive team. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• A collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented mindset. 
• Strong organizational skills including time management and attention to detail.

Salary and Benefits: 
Salary Range: $73,071.00 (minimum) – $103,592.00 (maximum). 
Salaries above include a downstate adjustment of $2,680.00. 

In addition, a transportation allowance of $290/biweekly is provided for this position.

PEF offers an excellent benefit package which include:

• Health insurance with Health Reimbursement (HRA) 
• Employer paid dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401-k with safe harbor contribution 
• Pension plan through SEIU
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement and on-going professional development

To Apply:
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