Rail Transit Chief - Track ROW Maintenance
Rail Transit Chief - Track ROW Maintenance
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Job Description
Summary
*This position is open only to current King County Metro Transit Rail Division employees who have passed their initial probationary period. *
King County Metro TransitsRail Divisionis seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Track & ROW MaintenanceTransit Chief
In this role you will oversee the coordination direction and supervision of personnel responsible for maintaining railway signals and communications equipment. This position offers incredible benefits and the opportunity to lead a highly skilled workforce in contributing to Metros mission of providing safe reliable transportation options to our community.
Our ideal candidate will be able to utilize their strong knowledge of systems(Signals & Facilities Track)to provide technical expertise to the team and be able to effectively support and communicate with a diverse employee work group in order to proactively solve problems that impact service delivery. The most competitive candidates will demonstrate their ability to encourage a culture of safety inspire high standards of customer service excellence and be able to motivate employees through relationship building respect and trust.About Metro Transits Expanding Rail Division
King County Metro Transits Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transits Link light rail service and City of Seattles streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026 light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.
Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattles downtown core. These rail services complement Metros extensive fixedroute bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther faster and more easily.
This recruitment will immediately fill one 1 fully benefitted Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position with an anticipated duration of 6 months with the potential to extend. This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list to fill future Special Duty Assignment (SDA) openings in this classification and within this division. Eligibility lists remain valid for six 6 months upon creation or until the list is exhausted at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Who May Apply
This position is open to onlycurrent King County Metro TransitRail Divisionemployees who have passed their initial probationary period.
To Apply:Required Application Materials:
- An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary) with all job duties.
- Completed supplemental questions
- A cover letter/letter of interest detailing the following:
- How your experience and background meet or exceed the qualifications for this position and
- How you have applied equity and social justice principles in your current and/or previous role(s) (experience may include roles in either a professional or volunteer setting).
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Job Duties
Applyingequity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of the work.
As the Track & ROW Maintenance TransitChiefyou will:- Supervise develop and direct the work of Lead Track & ROW Maintainers Track & ROW Maintainers and Rail Laborers as well as providing management support of Track & Structure elements and controls within the section.
- Consult with engineering warranty safety environmental materials transportation contracts and other staff in the development of maintenance programs and standard maintenance and operating procedures.
- Work closely with Sound Transit Rail Division management peers and contractors to assure a safe reliable and efficient Light Rail operation. In addition Chiefs also work hard to develop collaborative relationships both within Rail Operations and throughout Transit and King County.
- Interpret labor contract provisions in support of their supervisory role including grievance resolution establishing and developing collaborative relationships with Union leadership and assisting in labor negotiations and contract changes as needed.
- Conduct investigations into employee misconduct including customer complaints.
- Identify and participate in process improvement and other improvement efforts.
- Support safety and security including coordinating and advising safety and security committees and making recommendations to management.
- Preform other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience supervising or leading employees OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills knowledge and ability required to perform the duties of this position.
- Maintenance and/or construction experience in track rail structures or trackway systems maintenance with a preferred emphasis on rail transit systems.
- Ability to resolve conflict solve problems and listen effectively.
- Ability to work and provide motivation in a team environment and with a diverse work group.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to resolve conflict solve problems and listen effectively.
- Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook Word Excel and Teams.
DesirableQualifications:- Skill in supervising leading selecting and coaching a highly talented employee group recognize the importance of building relationships and trust with employees and be excited and motivated to manage our diverse employee team.
- Familiarity with human resource and leadership concepts and principles with dedication to employees and the management of their performance and development of their skills.
- Skill incritical thinking particularly as it relates to emergency management workforce planning and continuous process improvement.
- Knowledge of the principles practices and techniques of labor relations including interestbased or collaborative labor negotiations grievance and arbitration processes and relevant labor agreements.
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Transit Rail Division and applicable County polices.
Necessary Special Requirements- Valid Washington State Driver License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) with an acceptable driving history.
- Class B CDL with air brake restrictions removed or able to obtain one within 6months after hire (training provided) to operate hirail aerial lift and related equipment.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications and for clarity completeness and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary preemployment processes such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
Work Schedule
This position is anticipated to be full time assigned 40 hours per week Graveyard shift. Employees must be able to work this shift. Work schedule may include non standard work hours including evenings weekends and holidays as needed.This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.
SAFETY SENSITIVEThese positions are considered safetysensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safetysensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to the commencement of employment will be subject to random postaccident reasonable suspicion return to duty and followup drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.
Working Conditions
Time is spent working both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather. This position requires the use of everyday office equipment and supplies the driving of heavy trucks involved in track and ROW maintenance as needed and the use of typical maintenance tools and equipment as well as stooping and bending motions as necessary to demonstrate procedures or to inspect work.
Union Membership:This position is represented byProfessional & Technical Employees (PROTEC) Local 17.
Work Location:The primary location of this position is Maintenance of Way North (MOWN)920 N 137th St Seattle WA 98133.
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE:8730400 / 69
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
