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Executive Director, PSEA AFSCME Local 803 - Alaska

Department: PSEA AFSCME Local 803
Salary Range: Competitive Salary
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Posting Date: 7/15/2009

The Public Safety Employees Association / AFSCME Local 803, AFL-CIO (PSEA) is currently seeking an Executive Director.  PSEA only represents law enforcement professionals. Our membership includes: Alaska State Troopers; Alaska Wildlife Troopers; Airport Police and Fire Officers at the Anchorage and Fairbanks International Airports; Court Service Officers; Deputy Fire Marshalls; Police Department Employees of the City and Borough of Juneau; Public Safety Employees of the City of Unalaska; Police Department Employees of the City and Borough of Sitka; Police Department Employees of the City of Fairbanks; Police Department Employees of the City of Ketchikan; and, Police Department Employees of the City of Soldotna.
The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the PSEA Executive Board.  The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the policies of the Executive Board in accordance with the mission and responsibilities of the Executive Board to represent and promote the welfare of its members.

DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, direction and administrative oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Local which include but are not limited to:  policy development, personnel management, strategic planning, budget development, contract negotiations, public relations, political/legislative and member education programs.  This position is a highly visible one requiring extensive contact with the members, other labor organizations, coalition partners, the media, and federal, state and municipal elected officials.  The Executive Director is required to devote full time to the position and works a non-standard work week including evenings and weekends when required.  This position requires frequent travel within the state and some limited travel outside the state.

REQUIREMENTS: • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.  Advanced degrees or course work in labor management, economics, or law are desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of high level union management, preferably in the public sector, that includes substantial experience in labor relations, contract negotiations, administration and staff management. 
• Experience must also include previous direction of major union-based programs or activities such as internal and external organizing, legislative and political action and member education. 
• Demonstrated skill in strategic, operational and budget planning is also required.
• Must exhibit high level of competence related to persuasive verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in commonly used computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits
Posting Date: 7/15/2009 – 7/30/2009
 
Persons interested in applying for this position should submit a résumé and a minimum of three written professional references.  Résumés and references must be postmarked by July 30, 2009 to the address below:

Selection Committee
PSEA
4300 Boniface Parkway #116
Anchorage, AK  99504
Fax: (907) 337-1753
psea@psea.net

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