Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Responsible for implementation of policy provisions and programs affecting the hours of work, wages, benefits, and conditions of WTCC’s craft professional employees at the Waste Treatment Plant Project (WTP). Provide sound counsel, guidance, and professional support to project management on matters pertinent to labor relations.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Education\Experience:

Bachelors in business management, industrial relations, human resources and 5 years of professional industrial relations or labor relations experience and\or Construction/Operations/Maintenance supervisory role or journeyman craft experience.

OR

Associate degree business management, industrial relations, human resources and 8 years of professional industrial relations or labor relations experience and\or Construction/Operations/Maintenance supervisory role or journeyman craft experience.

OR

High School Diploma\GED 12 years of professional industrial relations or labor relations experience and\or Construction/Operations/Maintenance supervisory role or journeyman craft experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Monitor labor relations activities daily and provide advice and guidance to management personnel in the resolution of labor disputes, grievances, and craft professional employee relations issues.

• Represent WTCC Project in meetings with local union officials to discuss such items as: the resolution of labor disputes, manpower shortages, referral of apprentices, minority and female craft professionals.

• Advise and provide guidance to project management regarding craft professional employee relations issues, work rule violations, disciplinary process and performance management.

• Develop and revise labor relations policies, procedures, guides and jobsite work rules as necessary.

• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with local union officers and representatives.

• Interfaces with Legal, Employee Concerns, Contracts, Human Resources and Customer Labor Relations Departments with regards to craft professional employee issues and concerns. Serves as witness when required.

• Manage and administer the Project’s craft professional rating and ranking program. Review Project and project labor relations policies and practices and recommend changes for approval.

• Remain cognizant of all state and federal labor laws and related legislation applicable to craft employees.

• Interface with Project environmental, safety, and health management regarding development and implementation of safety related issues at WTP.

• Support the WTP Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment.

• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(OFNM) Office Field Non-Manual

Performs deskwork, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operations. Arranges for and\or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts requiring long periods of sitting.

• This position is located at the WTP Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentumvisa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concernsincluding sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries are subject to additional security requirements.

Compensation Details:

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.