Labor Negotiator job in Tacoma
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Job reference #: | 1118-18 |
Employer: | City of Tacoma |
Job category: | Attorney/Legal |
Employment type: | Full time |
Location | |
County: | Pierce |
City: | Tacoma |
Zip code: | 98402 |
Map: | Tacoma, WA 98402, USA (Show on map) |
Description | |
The City of Tacoma is seeking a highly motivated and creative problem solver to join our experienced team of Labor Negotiators. Under the direction of the Senior Labor Relations Manager, you will serve as lead negotiator for multiple collective bargaining agreements each year and be the first point of contact for City departments in need of contract administration assistance. In this role, you will develop and maintain business relationships with senior leaders from City management and labor unions. The City of Tacoma offers a seasoned Labor Negotiator the opportunity to grow their skills, with collective bargaining agreements covering office and field workers, as well as public safety, utilities, and the railroad industry. Approximately 75% of Tacoma's 3,600 employees are in 29 bargaining units represented by 12 different labor unions. The Labor Negotiator is an appointive FLSA-exempt position that works in an office environment and occasionally includes evening hours.
The City of Tacoma also has a very generous benefit package with one of the best pension packages in the market. These generous employee benefits include:
For more information on the City of Tacoma's benefit package feel free to explore City of Tacoma Benefits.
One of the primary goals of the City of Tacoma Equity and Empowerment Initiative is that the City of Tacoma workforce reflects the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and we welcome candidates with diverse and/or multicultural skill sets and personal experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work and play.
Tacoma, the City of Destiny, has a workforce of dedicated, talented employees with unique skills and perspectives. We embrace innovation and strive for excellence and community engagement. The Principles that Guide Us, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Equity, speak to the values that we embody as City of Tacoma employees, and represent the core of our work in public service. Qualifications:
Other Desired Qualifications:
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge & Skills:
Negotiate Collective Bargaining AgreementsEffectively work with others to present and understand interests, and actively strive to achieve agreements or resolve differences in a timely manner. Consulting Employ expertise, credibility, and effective partnering to help clients identify, evaluate and resolve complex and sensitive issues, problems and service needs. Relationship Building Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect. Analysis Use data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions and make decisions. Communication Effectiveness Convey clear, timely, written and verbal, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.
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