FY 2012 Operating Budget and FY 2013-2017 Financial ... - Septa

Operations
LABOR RELATIONS
Principal Responsibilities
Conducts all labor negotiations with the bargaining units, handles all grievances,
arbitrations, unemployment claims and Labor Board cases.
Negotiations - Serves as lead negotiator for all Labor Agreements with the Authority's
Collective Bargaining units in accordance with State and Federal Laws.
Grievances, Arbitrations and Special Boards of Adjustment (SBAs) - Hears all third
level and Labor Relations step grievances and represents the Authority in all arbitrations,
SBAs and related litigation. Serves as primary liaison with all attorneys retained on
special arbitration cases or other litigation.
Case Presentation to the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (PLRB) - Prepares
and presents all cases associated with the PLRB as they are filed by unions and the
Authority.
Job Classification/Wage Administration - Directs preparation of new and revised job
descriptions for hourly classifications. Coordinates evaluations of bargaining unit
positions and negotiates job restructuring and classification issues. Prepares and
publishes all hourly and non-supervisory wage rate manuals.
Training - Conducts relevant training of supervisors in contract interpretation and
enforcement.
Joint Labor Management Relations - Conducts joint productivity meetings with labor
representatives to promote the safe, efficient and economical operation of the Authority.
Unemployment Compensation - Directs all internal Unemployment Compensation
activities, including administration of all claims and representations of Authority positions
in hearings and appeals.
TRANSIT POLICE
Principal Responsibilities
Ensures a safe work and travel environment and enhances the quality of life through law
enforcement and protection against crime.
Uniformed Patrol – Patrols the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines, the Trolley
and Railroad lines, stations and other SEPTA properties.
Internal Affairs – Investigates all complaints of transit police misconduct.
Support Services – Conducts criminal investigations and plainclothes patrol.
Recruits and trains police personnel, maintains communication systems and oversees
automotive equipment and supplies.
Special Operations Response Unit – Gathers intelligence, and develops and
implements policy, training, preventive strategies and responses relating to terrorist
threats and incidents.
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