WPPA Job Opportunities

Below are the job opportunities currently available with the WPPA. To submit an application or request additional information, please contact WPPA Executive Director Jim Palmer at 608.273.3840, at palmer@wppa.com, or at 660 John Nolen Drive, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53713.

Business Agent/Bargaining Consultant
(Southeast Wisconsin Region)

  1. General Duties
    1. Act as the principal representative of the WPPA when meeting with local associations.
    2. Represent the local association in all matters covered by the WPPA/LEER, WPPA/CERD and WPPA/SORD programs in which the local is enrolled.
    3. Represent all members in other actions, as required, if services are provided by WPPA.
    4. Provide the WPPA offices with the information needed to keep current on all issues pertaining to the representation of its members.
    5. Inform the WPPA offices of work schedule, meeting dates and appointments on a weekly basis. Employee should do this on Monday of each week.
    6. Provide represented members with a telephone number they can call in case of an emergency in order to locate their business agent.
    7. Maintain accurate records and files of all locals represented by you as business agent.
    8. Attend staff meetings, seminars, and other meetings as required by the Executive Director and/or the Director of Field Services.
    9. Provide information as requested by the WPPA offices, Executive Director, and/or the Director of Field Services.
  1. Local Representation
    1. Contract Representation
      1. Review and analyze contract benefits, provide technical information on comparables, and advise and assist local bargaining team in establishing long-range goals.
      2. Prepare contract proposals and submit to the employer, as needed.
      3. Represent local association in all aspects of contract negotiations and mediation/arbitration, including preparing final offers and data for exhibits and briefs, if needed.
    2. Grievance Representation
      1. Review information for the grievance, research the contract language for violations, consider past practice if it applies, and advise member(s) as to possible settlement or proper steps to follow.
      2. If requested, prepare written grievance on form provided by the WPPA and submit to the employer in accordance with the provisions of the contract, adhering to all relevant time limits and filing deadlines.
      3. Represent the member(s) or association at all steps of the grievance procedure, as needed or requested.
      4. Represent or assist in arbitration and filing of briefs, as needed.
    3. Additional Representation
      1. Assist local association or members in all other issues covered by the labor agreement when they pertain to hours, wages, or conditions of employment.
      2. Provide local associations with information on additional benefits, updated information, and pending issues as provided by the staff or legal counsel.

The above job description does not include all duties but outlines the primary duties required.

Salary and Fringe Benefits: We offer a very competitive salary and benefit package, including but not limited to: employer-paid health, dental and life insurance, and employer-sponsored 401(k) Plan.

Applications:  Please provide a letter of interest detailing your experience in the areas of responsibility outlined above. Include at least two letters of reference from employers or colleagues who are familiar with your work and the names of three other references.  Please also provide a relevant writing sample.  Submit this material and a copy of your resume no later than July 14, 2010.
 
Beginning Date:  As soon as possible. 

Submit Applications To:
Jim Palmer, Executive Director
Wisconsin Professional Police Ass'n.
660 John Nolen Dr., Ste. 300
Madison, WI  53713
(Reference:  Business Agent)

THE WPPA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER