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Some of what you'll be doing:

The Port of Seattle is committed to assisting military personnel departing active-duty service transition to civilian employment. The Veteran's Fellowship Program is designed to provide short term (6 months) employment that will assist veterans selected for the program in the following areas:

Identifying transferable skills

Exposure to a civilian work environment

Career assistance

Exposure to corporate business practices

Mentoring

Resume and interview assistance

This position will assist the designated Labor Relations Manager(s) in the practice of effective Labor Relations throughout the Port in their role as a center of expertise in guiding, advising, directing, and providing the tools necessary to Directors, Managers, and Supervisors and ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreements and the law. Assisting the designated Labor Relations Manager in representing the Port in collective bargaining (CBA), labor management meetings, grievances, and administrative hearings.

+ You will assist with the frequent policy changes impacting represented employees from the development to the implementation stages through the use of complex, defensible, bargaining strategy in accordance with the Port's obligations under RCW 41.56 and RCW 53.18.

+ You will participate in negotiating collective bargaining agreements in alignment with the Port's objectives and its obligations as a public employer under RCW 41.56 and RCW 53.18 and Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).

+ You will participate in evaluating the fiscal and operational impacts of agreements are thoroughly vetted by the impacted departments and consistent with the authority from the Executive Director prior to agreement.

+ You will assist with facilitating and/or conducting defensible investigations into work performance and/or behavioral related issues of represented employees in alignment with the terms of their respective CBA and other Port policies.

+ You will assist in ensuring that managers are provided with all the tools necessary to assist them in responding to the findings accordingly.

+ You will participate in grievance hearings, arbitrations, Unfair Labor Practices, Unit Clarification proceedings, and Representation hearings and challenges.

+ You will participate in researching and analyzing changes and/or trends in public sector labor relations practices, laws, rules, regulations, and decisions.

+ You will support the drafting, negotiating, and implementing agreements including, but not limited to, MOUs, MOAs, and settlement agreements. Conducting Labor-Management or Business Partnership meetings.

+ You will participate in assisting Managers and Supervisors with complex labor issues and work with Unions to find solutions to labor issues before they materialize into grievances or Unfair labor practice complaints.

+ You will participate in drafting and managing consistent, timely, professional communications with union representatives, shop stewards, business line leadership and senior Port leadership to foster the cooperation and trust between the Port, unions, and the Port's represented employees.

+ Learning and performing other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

+ **A Veteran** – You have a minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service in a branch of the U.S. Military Service (which includes the United States Coast Guard). Documentation of an honorable discharge from active or reserve status must be presented as part of the application process. Veterans Fellowship applicants must be within twenty-four (24) months of discharge to apply for a fellowship unless they have not worked full-time since their discharge and have been a full-time student in a degree or certification program since their discharge.

+ **Committed to Equity** – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

+ **Strong Communicator** – You are able to clearly and professionally across written, verbal, and non-verbal channels, with skill in drafting and refining documents.

+ **Analytical** – You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and research abilities to identify challenges and contribute to effective solutions.

+ **Researcher** – You have exposure and experience researching emerging issues to develop solutions to varying interests.

+ **Collaborator** – You work collaboratively within teams, respond well to direction, and build positive relationships aligned with organizational goals.

+ **Composed** – You handle high-conflict and emotionally charged situations with composure, empathy, and professionalism.

What else you need to know:

+ **Work Schedule** – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.

+ **Work Environment** – You will primarily work on-site (SEA Airport & Pier 69) and may at times, work remotely in accordance with the Port’s Flexible Work Arrangement policy.

+ **Limited Duration** – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than six months.

+ **Security Requirements** – As the successful candidate, you will/must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.

+ **Washington State Residency Requirement** – Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

Why you'll love it here:

+ **Getting to Work** – Fully subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to get you here.

+ **Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion** – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.

+ **Work-Life Balance** – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.

+ **Mission Driven** – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce and job creation in an equitable, accountable and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here .

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .

**Location:** Downtown Seattle

**Organization:** Talent Management

**Employee Status:** Temporary

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Posting Expires:** Oct 27, 2025, 2:59:00 PM

**Minimum Salary:** 55.04

**Midpoint Salary:** 59.86

**Req ID:** 003749

The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/ethnicity-definitions for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/vevraa-information for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.