Rail Resource Coordinator (PPM II - SDA)
Rail Resource Coordinator (PPM II - SDA)
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Summary
- *This position is open to current Career Service King County employees within the Rail division who have completed their initial probationary period*
King County Metro Transits Rail Division seeks an outstanding Project Management professional to become the next Special Duty AssignmentRail Resource Coordinator (Program/Project Manager II) on theSystem Expansionteam.
Job Summary
Metro Transits Rail Division collaborates with Sound Transit to operate Light Rail service. Managing and coordinating resources for expansion testing and construction is accomplished through System Expansion Resource Requests (SERR). Under the direction of the Operations Expansion and Maintenance Expansion Managers this position will coordinate incoming requests as part of the review/approval process for all resources requests. The Rail Resource Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and appropriate access to the Right of Way by reviewing preparing and managing requests for access to conduct maintenance and repair of facilities within the Right of Way and ensuring all requests are received reviewed and completed in a timely organized and successful manner. The individual in this position coordinates information concerning requests between King County Metro Rail Sound Transit and contractors.
Who May Apply
This recruitment will be used to fill oneSpecial Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancy for 6 months (with possibility of extension) and is open to current Career Service King County employees within the Rail division who have completed their initial probationary period.
About King County Metro Transit
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region reducing commuter stress greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality by providing comfortable effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. Metro was named Outstanding Public Transportation System of 2018 by APTA the American Public Transportation Association.
About Link Light Rail
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 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile 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 fixed-route 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. Job Duties
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
We are looking for candidates who possess theseminimumqualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience managing and coordinating projects and/or processes
- Knowledge of project management principles and organizational skills
- Experience utilizing a computer and other tools to gather manipulate and use data to determine accurate solutions and plans
- Demonstrated knowledge of research methods and ability to find and use data
- Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail and complete work with a high level of accuracy
- Strong oral written and interpersonal communications skills with the demonstrated ability to provide easily understandable information and direction.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds with diverging opinions and viewpoints
- Demonstrated organizational skills for managing and prioritizing a diverse workload with multiple customers Basic quantitative skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions to problems
- Experience handling multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Skill in solving problems negotiating differences and resolving conflicts among multiple stakeholders
- Experience working in an environment that may include ambiguity
- Proficiency in MS Office particularly Outlook Word SharePoint and Excel
- One year (or more) of project and/or process management experience including initiating planning executing controlling and closing out the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific pre-determined success criteria within a specified timeframe OR equivalent knowledge/experience to be successful in this role.
- Previous experience with project coordination related to mobility
- Knowledge of Metro Transit Rail Operations
- Intermediate or advanced proficiency with MS office suite particularly Outlook Word SharePoint and Excel
- Proficiency in online meeting platforms such as MS Teams Zoom and other similar programs
- Possess a valid Washington state drivers license (or ability to obtain Washington state drivers license upon hire) or alternate ability to travel to off-site locations
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule and Location:
This Project/Program Manager II position is an overtime-eligible position that is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00AM 3:30PM although work may need to be performed outside of business hours when required. This position offers a hybrid work schedule that combines telecommuting with occasional on-site work at the Operations and Maintenance Facility-Central (3407 Airport Way S Seattle WA) Operations and Maintenance Facility East (th Ave NE Bellevue WA) and other locations.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly through telework onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection oftools and resources to support working remotely.
Employees will be provided with a Sound Transit issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Classification/ Pay Grade:Project/Program Manager II/243207 / Grade 58
Union Representation:This position is represented by PROTEC17.
Application& SelectionProcess:
King County Metro values diversity and is committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment. We encourage people of all backgrounds cultures and religions to apply including veterans people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ and people with disabilities. Metro provides accommodations as needed as we believe that a diverse workforce is a strong workforce.
Applications will be reviewed as received and they will be screened for clarity completeness and competitiveness. All materials will be evaluated for spelling grammar and punctuation usage. Candidates will be selected via a Letter of Interest review.
Forms and Materials Required
If you are interested in this position follow the application instructions following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:- Anonline employment application completed at The employment history should go back at least 10 years if you have 10 years of employment or more to include all relevant experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant experience must be included in the application.
- Responses to Supplemental Questions.Please provide narrative responses to the questions. Do not copy and paste from your resume in response to Supplemental Questions. Doing so will result in an incomplete application unless the submitted information completely and directly answers the questions posed.
- ALetter of Interestaddressing why you are interested in this position and about your qualifications for the job. Your letter should effectively explain your interest in this position and why you believe you would be an excellent candidate. Your Letter of Interest should describe your experience with the below:
- Experience working in a Rail Transit environment with an emphasis in Rail Safety
- Experience highlighting your organizational skills while working with ambiguity
- Experience using computers and software for Project or Program management
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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
For more information regarding this recruitmentplease contact Jacky Lu at.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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