Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent Development Program
Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent Development Program
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- *This is an internal recruitment. We are only accepting applications from eligible King County Employees who have passed the probationary period for their current career service position. External candidates will not be considered.*
The Vehicle Maintenance Division of King County Metro Transit is excited to offer a unique development opportunity for eligible King County employees! The Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent Development Program provides multiple 6month Special Duty Assignments (SDAs) designed to help aspiring leaders develop critical skills and knowledge in the Vehicle Maintenance (VM) field.
This program empowers participants to enhance leadership management planning and strategic thinking abilities equipping them with the skills needed to contribute to the longterm success of Vehicle Maintenance operations. Additionally it offers a unique opportunity to gain specific job knowledge technical expertise and practical skills relevant to Superintendent responsibilities such as:- People leadership and accountability
- Strategic planning and vision setting
- Crisis management and problemsolving
- Policies legal issues and stakeholder relationships
- Financial and operational management
- Professional growth collaboration and networking
- Building a positive organizational culture
- Preparing for future challenges in Vehicle Maintenance
Development Program Overview:This 6month program will guide participants in learning about all areas of Vehicle Maintenance and the Superintendent role with learning modules organized as follows:- 1 week of indepth orientation over VM sections workgroups internal resources and organizational structures that support the VM division as a whole
- 4 weeks will be spent paired with a VM Superintendent advisor to comanage two bases while receivingguidance throughadditionallearning projects tasks and topics
- Another4weekrotation will be spent paired with a VM Superintendent advisor to comanagea different setof two bases while receivingguidance throughadditionallearning projectstasksand topics
- The remaining weeks are spent overseeing one assigned base as the Acting Superintendent with regular checkins and support from an advising Superintendent
Who may apply: This is an internal recruitment. We are only accepting applications from eligible King County Employees who have passed the probationary period in their current Career Service position. Candidates must also include all required application materials and meet the minimum requirements listed within this job bulletin.
If you have any questions about this recruitment or if you would like to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity please contact the recruiter: Emily Clark (she/her) Senior Talent Advisor: or. Job Duties
- Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees.Vehicle Maintenance Superintendents also perform these job duties:
- Model and apply our equity and social justice shared values behaviors and practices. Ensure that every decision within the facility reflects a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion fostering an environment where these principles are consistently prioritized
- Plan organize and direct the activities of a public transit vehicle maintenance facility with the responsibility for administering fleet maintenance operations including a preventative/predictive maintenance program critical to providing a clean safe and reliable transit service to the King County service area
- Oversee skilled trades and craftlevel Vehicle Maintenance crews administrative staff and other employees engaged in the maintenance repair and overhaul of parts and materials for maintenance and repairs of coach trolley and nonrevenue vehicles
- Oversee a diverse team of approximately 75 to 150 employees responsible for preventive maintenance specialized repair servicing and cleaning of buses to ensure daily transit service delivery for the community while effectively managing administering and allocating resources to support these activities
- Hire lead develop and motivate employees by helping them recognize the important role they each play in achieving the overall agency goals and empowering them to perform accordingly
- Prioritize the safety of employees and the public by maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and procedures while continually improving safety practices awareness and training efforts
- Direct and oversee strategic improvement work that directly connects to the longterm vision of the division and Metro (Metro Connects/Long Game)
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) policies projects performance metrics schedules budget contract requirements and plans for all phases of internal parts rebuild; resolve scheduling and production issues; develop contingency plans for delays
- Oversee coach decommissioning surplus and disposal (if applicable)
- Participate in various internal and federally mandated audits including technical financial and cost analyses. Ensure compliance with all audits and federally mandated requirements to secure continued funding for operations at the operational bases
- Collaborate with unions and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service while fostering a diverse inclusive and communityfocused environment. Cultivate positive relationships with collective bargaining units ensure consistent application of labor policies and contract provisions and effectively address grievances performance issues and highprofile service delivery challenges
- Provide strategic leadership in developing and managing the work unit budget and ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations and policies
- Develop and direct the use of performance metrics; recommend corrective actions as needed; manage data collection and reporting
- Continuously improve our services lead the development of new initiatives efficiencies and operational methods to meet strategic goals; determine and select technology and equipment write reports and budget requests; supervise program and procedure development and implementation
- Collaborate with fellow Superintendents to resolve divisionwide challenges and provide expertise on projects; represent the division on initiative efforts work groups project teams and hiring processes while actively contributing as a member of the divisions management team
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
- To be eligible for the Superintendent SDA Development Program candidates must demonstrate the followingminimum qualifications:
- At least one 1 year of direct supervisory management or people leadership experience*overseeing maintenance and repair staff and/or deliverables in any field that provides a foundational understanding of the technical operational or handson aspects of a vehicle maintenance environment. *Qualifying leadership experience will also include implementing collective bargaining agreements engaging in labor relations crafting and delivering performance evaluations and appraisals coordinating payroll processing and recommending and administering corrective disciplinary actions for direct reports.
- Willingness to embrace new ideas methods and technologies to enhance learning outcomes.
- Commitment to seeking feedback and effectively leveraging tools resources networks and opportunities to improve skills knowledge and performance
- An organized approach to the learning process and the initiative apply the development program coursework and content into practice as an acting superintendent
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative in identifying and pursuing learning opportunities including setting and achieving personal and professional growth goals or mastering challenging new skills
- Proven ability to build and lead highperforming teams in diverse environments inspiring trust morale and purpose while fostering growth through coaching mentorship encouragement and stretching/growth assignments
- The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with union leadership while addressing workforce needs and prioritizing safety respect and care for employees
- Demonstrates a customerfocused mindset and the ability to instill a shared commitment to service excellence for our communities
- Knowledge of and ability to apply human resources management concepts supervisory principles employee performance evaluation coaching and counseling practices and federal state and local laws related to employment civil rights and affirmative action
- Excellent interpersonal skills that consistently demonstrate high integrity and professionalism
- Analysis skills to understand operational statistical and financial data and a willingness to learn how to extract this information from automated systems
- Proven time management and organizational skills to plan prioritize and manage tasks efficiently including decisionmaking delegating assignments and handling multiple projects effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively engaging with senior management elected officials labor representatives government agencies divisions and staff
- Ability to explain complex or technical information to nontechnical audiences clearly and effectively
- Proficiency in using standard MS Office Suite applications and other programs related to managing operational data and deliverables
- Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills
- Valid Drivers License (Washington license by date of hire) or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely fashion
- Must be willing to work nonstandard hours (as needed) to effectively support and connect with employees on all shifts
- Must be willing to be on call and participate in oncall rotations.
- Work requires reporting for duty and directing vehicle maintenance operations during adverse weather events and other emergencies
- Proven ability to oversee people and projects in operational settings delivering results through effective planning and delegation especially with stateofgoodrepair projects and/or vehicle maintenance operations
- Knowledge of operational financial and cost analyses including accounting principles auditing standards and regulations governing funding procurement contracting and inventory operations particularly in mass transit
- Experience in highly unionized vehicle maintenance environments with expertise in related safety principles and applicable federal state and local laws including labor contract agreements.
- Knowledge of employment laws labor relations practices grievance and arbitration processes and collaborative or interestbased negotiation techniques
- Proficiency in conflict resolution problemsolving and negotiation demonstrating success in fostering collaboration equity and mutual respect with diverse individuals and groups
- Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices or experience leading process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
- Passion for/ skill in developing team members in pursuit of their personal and professional goals
- Commitment to King County Metros mission to enhance mobility equity and sustainability aligning maintenance operations with these values
- Skilled in using automated maintenance management systems and proficient with business applications such as Power BI and Microsoft Office Suite
Supplemental Information
To apply: If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact Emily Clark at
The following application materialsarerequired:
An online King County applicationthat is updated with all relevant work history going back 10 years (or more if necessary to include all relevant work). Detail all job duties dates of employment and reasons for leaving clearly. Thorough and complete responses must also be provided to the supplemental questions within the application.
Attach a letter of interest (or cover letter) that directly responds to the required writing prompt below:
Reflect on your previous leadership experiences and their relevance to this opportunity. Describe how these experiences have prepared you to develop your skills further in strategic planning effective crisis management and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Note: Candidates are encouraged to translate life experiences to show how they meet the required experience knowledge education and skills.Additional attachments will not be reviewed.For guidance on how to complete these required materialsand make them competitive for King County recruitments be sure to visit the King County Workforce Development site.Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions atApplication FAQs King County. Fortechnical support related to your application contact theGovernmentJobs applicant support team forassistance during normal business hours:.
Selection process:Applications will be screened for clarity thoroughness competitiveness and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of the required application materials mentioned above. The employment history detailed in your application must validate and support your responses within the supplemental questions section and cover letter. If your experience and responses cannot be validated you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The most competitive candidates may be invited to interview. SDA forms will be signed for selected candidates after successful completion of any/all preemployment process screening steps such as a drivers abstract review and a King County Personnel Record Review. Record Reviews will evaluate any documented disciplinary action performance evaluations and attendance issues on file for the previous two years. Performance evaluations must reflect scores of 3 or higher in all categories.
Work schedule and location: The nature of this development program will have selected candidates rotating between multiple basesfor the first two months with the lastfewmonths of the SDA being dedicated to onebase location. Candidates must be willing towork at any VM Base locationrequiredwithin the development majority ofthe work performed in this position is onsite at the bases but intermittentteleworkingmay be allowed with approval. Schedules will typically beday shift startingbetween 6:007:00 hours may berequiredin ordertoconnect with and support crews on all duties arerequiredfor this position.
About the Vehicle Maintenance Division at King County Metro Transit
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE:As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant diverse community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that embraces the traditions of many cultures. To learn more please visitg named King County as one of Washington States best employers.Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the team that isdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexualorientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiringselectionfor training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Classification: Transit Superintendent Vehicle Maintenance8712080
Union: This classification is represented by Protec 17
Employment Type
Full Time
