Mediator | Workforce Relations Specialist

ProSidian Seeks a Workforce Relations Specialist in CONUS/OCONUS - Seattle, WA to support an engagement for an agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere.  Dedicated to the understanding and stewardship of the environment, the Agency's mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide multi-functional mediation and/or arbitration services for conflict resolution among personnel in various offices and platforms of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Creating a safe, civil, and productive work environment is paramount to the mission of the NOAA and its offices. The purpose of conflict resolution within NOAA offices is to acknowledge and address conflicts before they become a serious issue.

Workforce Relations Specialist Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and The Workforce Relations Specialist will provide mediation for conflict resolution among various offices and platforms within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO).

This person will collaborate with the OMAO Human Resources team to provide support conflict resolution on a variety of complex employee relations matters. These matters include disciplinary actions, policy interpretation, employee issues, unpleasant event occurrences, etc. The ideal candidate will collaborate with OMAO to act as a neutral third-party mediator and resolve conflicts that promote a safe, transparent, and productive work environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead detailed, factual employee relations reviews and summarize findings in a written report.
• Research and understand agency policies, guidelines, etc. to better assess conflict.
• Collaborate with OMAO personnel and HR to review current and potential conflicts that arise in employee/agency interactions.
• Provide completely neutral guidance to effective conflict resolution.
• Provide guidance to the OMAO and its employees in various matters.
• Identify mediation trends and adhere to best conflict resolution practices.
• Have a strong understanding of federal government business operations and work process.
• Support project teams and program managers and provide daily execution assigned work functions.
• Summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.