Description

Summary

AC Transit has an exciting opportunity in our Labor Relations Department! The District is currently seeking strong candidates for the position of Labor Relations Representative. 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.

Representative Functions

• 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 before 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 college or university in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Labor Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a directly related field.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of recent and verifiable experience as a Human Resources professional that included direct labor relations experience. Experience in a multi-union environment is preferred.

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.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a computer, keyboard, and other peripheral equipment, and (2) have physical mobility to travel locally to other District facilities.

THIS POSITION IS UNREPRESENTED

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

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

*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.

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 percent 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.

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