New York State Public Employees Federation
 

Temporary Regional Director of Field Services

Based in NYC and Long Island, NY

 

The NYS Public Employees Federation (PEF) is a diverse and powerful New York State labor union committed to creating a better life for our members. We represent around 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 Regional Director will coordinate, deliver and monitor PEF resources and programs to PEF members through the direct supervision of professional and administrative staff in New York City and Long Island.

* Position is temporary through October 1, 2025 (estimated) *

Key Functions:

• Supervise, coordinate and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Communicate with Regional Coordinators to insure proper delivery of PEF services through field representatives.
• Communicate with Division Leaders on a periodic basis in an effort to review and monitor PEF services and programs for their respective divisions.
• Meet at least monthly with each Regional Coordinator of assigned regions and discuss areas of concern and address same.
• Report directly to the Statewide Director of Field Services all activities and developments relevant to PEF Field Services.
• Review and approve all Step 3 appeals, demands for arbitration and Improper Practice charges.
• Serve as a resource to the PEF Labor/Management Committees as well as ad hoc, standing and contract committees, as needed.
• Provide assistance to the PEF Health and Safety and Organizing programs.
• Perform special assignments as directed.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a strong labor relations background which includes enforcing the collective bargaining agreement through, and including, the arbitration process.
• Supervisory experience is required.

Successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with staff, union members & elected members, and our executive team.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented mindset.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary Range: $111,572.00 (minimum) - $138,252.00 (maximum).

PEF offers an excellent benefit package which include:

• Health insurance with Health Reimbursement (HRA)
• Employer paid dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401-k with safe harbor contribution
• Pension plan through SEIU
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement and on-going professional development

To Apply:
Interested individuals are invited to submit their résumé to HR@PEF.org