Lead Disciplinary Investigations Analyst - 90211714 - Remote

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position facilitates the administrative processing of all formal disciplinary cases handled by the Office of Disciplinary (ODI) Investigations, ensuring these matters are handled in a timely manner.  This position deals directly with field management, Charging Officers, and Designated Hearing Advocates in all matters related to formal discipline.  This position provides support and efficient management and administration for ODI case scheduling, transcript processing and decision disposition for all disciplinary cases.  This position is also responsible for responding to time sensitive inquiries and requests for information from internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate scheduling, postponement, and disposition to help ensure adherence to disciplinary timelines and collective bargaining agreement requirements; provide administrative support to Hearing Officers, as needed.
• Update and maintain ODI records and information in the ODI system database and ODI Excel Spread Sheet on a daily basis.
• Administer and coordinate transcription/court reporting services for disciplinary hearings.
• Respond to reporting and information requests from internal and external stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR at least 5 years work experience as Administrative Assistant or Analyst, or experience in a similar position with Labor Relations or Human Resources, or other department.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a collaborative manner on time sensitive matters.
• Significant experience working with and knowledge of computer databases, Excel, PowerPoint
• MIMINUM KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
• Excellent time management skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels in the organization
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
• Significant computer skills and experience
• Knowledge of Labor Relations and collective bargaining agreements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years work experience as Administrative Assistant or Analyst, or experience in a similar position with Labor Relations, Human Resources, or other department.
• Knowledgeable on Amtrak policies, procedures, and labor agreements
• Experience in unionized environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Up to 15% travel
• Significant computer usage
• Fast paced and time-sensitive environment – business demands may require working in excess of normal business hours and days.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $94,300-$122,256. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163573
Posting Location(s):N/A; District of Columbia; Maryland; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Virginia

Work Arrangement:02-Remote - Optional 
Job Family/Function:Human Capital 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.