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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00060252 |
Description Activated On: 1/16/2026 10:06:50 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Performs a variety of analytical and advisory employee relations duties within the Departments of Labor & Industry/Banking & Securities Human Resource Office. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Reviews, investigates, and prepares timely responses to discipline and contract interpretation grievances within the Standard and Accelerated Grievance Procedures for assigned program area clients including issues having statewide impact, financial liability, and/or critical sensitivity. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling and conducting meetings with and/or between union representatives and staff attorneys, the grievant(s), and supervisory/managerial personnel to determine the appropriate issues, gather case facts, formulate the agency's position relative to such matters, and to achieve a successful resolution or settlement of the matter. Provides appropriate interpretation to supervisory/managerial personnel on the meaning and method of implementation of collective bargaining agreement provisions. Provides advice and either solutions or options for action to supervisory/managerial personnel concerning labor/management issues. Reviews situations involving technically complex or very sensitive matters with the administrative superior prior to response. Advises supervisory/managerial personnel on the development, implementation, and enforcement of work performance plans; sick leave abuse issues; and all other corrective actions, including progressive discipline; and attends or conducts pre-disciplinary conferences/fact-finding interviews. Reviews requests received from assigned program areas for disciplinary action to determine compliance with the agency and commonwealth policy and practice, Civil Service Reform Act and Regulations, the Governor’s Code of Conduct, and the just cause provisions of the various collective bargaining agreements and memoranda. Recommends approval of requests or alternative courses of action. Prepares letters of dismissal, reprimand, suspension, and/or alternative discipline as appropriate. Assists with reviewing, investigating, and recommending corrective action when necessary, in response to allegations of misconduct by management and senior level employees. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling and conducting meetings with employees, legal counsel, and other individuals to complete the investigation to determine the appropriate issues, gather case facts, and formulate the agency response to the allegations. Prepares letters of dismissal, reprimand, suspension or other disciplinary action as appropriate. Assists with representing the Department at bargaining sessions with various public employee unions germane to the assigned program areas. This includes participating in meetings with Department program administrators as well as team meetings to formulate management’s position on negotiable issues. Briefs managers and supervisors on changes to the collective bargaining agreement(s) and memoranda of understanding. Coordinates the drafting, proposal, and implementation of side letters and local agreements with the unions and the Office of Administration, as necessary. Assists legal counsel in the preparation of cases for presentation to the Civil Service Commission, PHRC/EEOC fact-finding conferences and mediation, PLRB, & UC hearings. Serves as a technical resource, expert witness, and/or general point-of-contact for labor arbitration case preparation and presentation. Participates in and conducts labor/management and meet & discuss meetings with union representatives for assigned program areas. Serves as a liaison with other Human Resource programs (Talent, Workforce Support, etc.) on issues with labor-management implications for assigned program areas. Researches, develops, and conducts employee relations training for Department supervisors and managers. Develops and fosters working relationships with the unions representing Department employees and communicates with the unions on a regular basis to successfully resolve and/or settle contractual and/or disciplinary matters. Prepares general correspondence to include letters for the Governor’s Office, the agency head and communications office, the Deputy Secretary for Administration, the Employee Relations Coordinator and the HR Manager. Serves in a developmental and/or advisory role participating on special project work groups as required by the Employee Relations Coordinator and/or the HR Manager. Performs other related duties as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. This position performs professional-level employee relations work. While routine matters are handled with considerable independence, complex and/or sensitive issues are reviewed more closely with the supervisor prior to action. Supervisory guidance is obtained through regular discussions, and work is reviewed by the supervisor through correspondence, reports, and overall evaluation of program results. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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