Labor Mediator Job at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Labor Mediator PositionJoin the Bureau of Mediation as a Labor Mediator in the Philadelphia Regional Office and help bring people together to solve workplace disputes. In this rewarding role, you will guide productive conversations, encourage cooperation, and support successful labor agreements. If you enjoy problem-solving and helping others reach common ground, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference.The Labor Mediator serves as a key resource in resolving labor-management disputes and supporting productive contract negotiations. This role helps parties work toward practical solutions while maintaining positive, professional relationships. As a Labor Mediator, you will perform the following duties:Dispute Resolution: Facilitate discussions between labor and management representatives to help settle workplace disputes and reach mutually acceptable outcomesMediation Services: Provide mediation support during contract negotiations and encourage constructive communication between partiesIssue Analysis: Gather and review information about disputed matters, industry practices, and factors affecting each caseRelationship Building: Maintain effective working relationships with unions, employers, advocates, trade associations, and community groupsCase Reporting: Prepare accurate reports that document dispute details, progress, mediation efforts, and settlement resultsTraining Support: Conduct presentations and training sessions using materials approved by the Bureau of MediationPlease note: This position will be responsible for providing mediation services primarily within the Eastern Region of Pennsylvania. You must be able and willing to travel to the areas of assigned coverage on a regular basis. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule varies depending upon work assignments and routinely includes evenings and weekends.Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.QualificationsMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Four years of progressively responsible experience in the field of labor-management relations and two years of experience in labor contract negotiations, administration, or mediation which includes or is supplemented by one year of collective bargaining experience; orA bachelor's degree with major course work in labor-management relations, industrial management, or personnel administration and two years experience in labor contract negotiations, administration, or mediation which includes or is supplemented by one year of collective bargaining experience; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training with two years of experience in labor contract negotiations, administration, or mediation which includes or is supplemented by one year of collective bargaining experience.Other Requirements:You must live in or be willing to relocate to Berks, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, or Chester County.You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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