Field Representative
Poughkeepsie, NY

NYS Public Employees Federation (PEF) is a labor union representing over 50,000 professional,
scientific, and technical workers in NYS government. Members include healthcare, education,
corrections and supervision, youth services, direct care, and other professional titles.

Position Summary:
The individual’s main function is to protect the Bargaining Unit Member's and the Union's rights under
the Collective Bargaining Agreement, applicable laws, rules, and regulations through a variety of means
including negotiations, grievance handling, Taylor Law improper practice processing, organizing, and
otherwise exercising their expert labor/management skills in achieving gains for PEF and its
membership. Moreover, our Field Representatives are the focal point of the union's service delivery
system and is responsible for ensuring that problems identified by the membership or leadership which
are not within their sphere of responsibility are communicated to the appropriate PEF Department and
then act as a facilitator and conduit for the responses to the inquiries. In delivering PEF resources they
will comply with and be advocates for all policies as set forth by the Convention Delegates, President,
and Executive Board.

Position is a mix of travel and office-based work.

Qualifications:
 Experience as an elected Union official and/or staff representative who is skilled in grievance
handling, organizing, Taylor Law procedures, and the negotiations process.
 A college degree with emphasis in labor relations or related field is preferred.
 Experience in the healthcare field is preferred.
 Must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours and travel throughout the day
(possibly overnight when the need arises).
 Driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.
Successful candidate must demonstrate:
 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with
staff, members & elected members, and our executive team.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
 Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
 Strong organizational skills including time management and attention to detail.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary Range: $68,691.00 (minimum) - $97,460.00 (maximum).

Salaries above include a downstate adjustment of $2,341.00.

You will receive a transportation allowance of $593.00 per month.

Under a collective bargaining agreement, PEF offers excellent benefits, such as:
 Health, dental, and vision insurance
 Group Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

 401-k with Safe Harbor
 Pension Plan through SEIU
 Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume to HR@PEF.org