Manager- MOW Traction Power

Salary range is $104k to $206k with a midpoint of $155k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction leads a team of superintendents responsible for oversight of contracted maintenance services for Traction Power Infrastructure; acts as the system owner for Sound Transit Traction Power TPSS and OCS Infrastructure; reviews comments and approves standard maintenance procedures for TPSS and OCS traction power maintenance; reviews approves and processes tooling equipment and vehicles for OCS and TPSS maintenance; develops maintains and oversees the maintenance contractors budget; oversees and approves maintenance training; conducts daily and weekly meetings with maintenance managers superintendents contracts and procurement and various operational engineering interests; assists with development review oversight and stock levels of material inventory; directs warranty management as outlined in the IGA; provides ongoing technical assistance and troubleshooting services to the right-of-way maintenance crews; and provides overall technical support and expertise to Link Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

• Plans directs coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules projects and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
• Reviews work orders maintenance system reporting and reviews quality of workmanship inspections; coordinates day-to-day work issues with maintenance contractors; assists in the implementation of contractual supplied spare parts for the LRT inventory; recommends min-max stocking levels.
• Serves as a member of the rules and procedures committee provides input and assists in the development of rules standard operating procedures and standard maintenance procedures including implementation and training.
• Conducts manufactures site visits FAIs and field reviews to determine problems and maintenance needs with equipment and assets including future modifications to the rail fleet and systems.
• Meets with contractors to work out issues on repair methods staffing levels equipment needs and coordinates the maintenance schedule to meet the needs of the rail system; and assists with the development plan for and oversees the asset management of shop equipment maintenance of way equipment signals track and traction power infrastructure..
• Meets with senior staff and reports all department information as requested or required related to needs and actions taken; reviews reports and invoices from contractors and vendors and approves or denies based on findings and documentation; conducts meetings and/or responds to staff/contractor questions and concerns via email or telephone; provides guidance and direction related to maintenance issues; and follows up to ensure resolution.
• Provides support to the division/department and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; serves as an SME on track and traction power maintenance issues; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws Agency policies and procedures rules and regulations.
• Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Engineering Planning Business Administration or related field. Five years of experience in maintenance operations of light rail system experience preferably in a transit/transportation related environment with multiple facility/office locations; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership budgetary planning and workforce management experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:Valid state drivers license. This position is required to perform inspections on construction sites stations and facilities including locations that are not currently served by transit. Driving an agency vehicle will be necessary to perform inspections along our full alignment.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Operational characteristics services and activities of a rail transit program.
• General familiarization of all areas of light rail to include rail wayside traction power vehicle facilities and operations.
• Methods and complex principles and practices of rail safety requirements in maintenance and operations.
• Working knowledge of an asset management program.
• Methods and techniques of track and traction power manufacturing maintenance overhaul industry standards and practices.
• Principles and practices of traction electrification and computer systems.
• Interpreting and applying applicable standard operation procedures standard maintenance procedures operating rules federal state and local policies laws and regulations.
• Contract management including sole source procurement.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Total cost of ownership.
• Public relations principles.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Contract procurement strategies and management principles.
• Policy and procedure development.
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets and statistical databases.
• Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff management vendors outside agencies community groups and the general public.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer discuss resolve and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Managing and coordinating the maintenance operations services of the light rail line program.
• Developing solutions to maintenance operations problems.
• Applying advanced principles and practices of maintenance operations.
• Interpreting and using all types of operating manuals related to a light rail system including part manuals tooling and equipment manuals.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal state and local policies laws and regulations.
• Procurement of goods and services.
• Policy and procedure development.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
• Applying advanced project management and program development techniques and principles.
• Working cooperatively with other departments Agency officials and outside agencies.
• Developing and monitoring departmental and program/project operating budgets costs and schedules.
• Supervising leading and delegating tasks and authority.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office and field environments.
• Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery extreme weather conditions physical harm hazardous chemicals and/or extreme noise.
• This position is responsible for managing maintenance inspections and emergencies. May be subject to standing seeing and walking.
• Position includes 24-hour on call program and weekend/night shifts; position is responsible for providing supervision and maintenance of maintenance emergency repairs.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.

Required Experience:

Manager