Rail Facilities Power Chief

* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *

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 50-mile route from Federal Way toLynnwood 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.

Who May Apply

This position is open to King County employees and the general public.

To Apply:

Those interested must submit:

• 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 detailing how your experience and background meet or exceed the qualifications for this position.
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

Anticipated Timelines

This posting will remain open until filled.Initial application review will be conducted 14 days following the posting date of this announcement or on or after May 11 2026. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates beginning the week of May 25 2026 and ongoing thereafter until the positions is filled.

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As theRail Facilities Power Chiefyou will:

• Plan operate and maintain Facilities Electrical Power operations for Rail Division.
• Assign and verify inspections service and repairs.
• Assist in the development and management of budget.
• Build support and foster a culture of care within the Facilities Power department.
• Assist with training and certification activities including High Voltage qualifications.
• Consult with engineering warranty safety environmental materials transportation contracts and other staff in the development and implementation of maintenance programs and standard maintenance and operating procedures.
• Ensure a safe High Voltage work environment for Facilities Electriciansemployeesand other affected personnel.
  Participate in accident investigation teams and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage contract administration of maintenance and service providers.
• Supervise develop and direct Facilities Electrician personnel and equipment maintenance at bases and in the field as well as management support for the training of staff.
• Exhibit positive leadership and role modeling to encourage and support staff while managing employee performance. Chiefs assist in the selection of staff coordinate and assign work counsel and discipline subordinates in accordance with labor contracts and agreement provisions and Light Rail rules and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the Rail Division with Sound Transit and in Metro.
• Participate in labor and employee relations activities for the Division.
• Represent management at disciplinary hearings and grievances interpret labor contract provisions in support of supervisory role including grievance resolution establishing and developing collaborative relationships with Union leadership and assist in labor negotiations and contract changes as needed.
• Work closely with Human Resources and Labor Relations staff to track and resolve personnel issues and other related labor issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of work experience in electrical systems maintenance.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Two years of experience working with high voltage and knowledge of safety principles and all applicable regulations including the WAC IEEE NEC NESC and ASME.
• Working knowledge of the principles of organization training motivation supervision and personnel management.
• Knowledge of principles of mechanical systems electricity electronics digital circuits and software used in modern electrical applications.
• Knowledge of the theory operation maintenance overhaul repair and troubleshooting of electrical electronic hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in Facilities systems.

• Knowledge of principles of mechanical systems electricity electronics digitalcircuits and software used in modern electrical applications.
• Knowledgeofprinciplesofqualityassuranceincludingpreventativemaintenance.
• Knowledge of theory operation and use of computers and computerized diagnostic and test equipment used in modern electrical applications.
• Problem-solving&analyticalskillsarerequired toassessemployeestechnicalproficiencyandproductivityissues.
• Skillin planning scheduling prioritizing and organizing the work of the maintenance function for optimal effectiveness and efficiency while meeting established standards and deadlines.
• Ability to provide effective supervision in light rail maintenance practices incorporating new methods technology and approaches as appropriate.
• Knowledgeofnationalstateandlocalelectricalcodesandmeansofcompliance.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees and interpret and apply laws rules regulations and labor contract provisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive andmotivational maintenance environment andcooperative and effective working relationshipswith those contacted in the course of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to successfully communicate with senior management labor representatives business and community groups governmental agencies customers and staff.

• A valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out-of-state drivers license you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.
• Work requires remaining available for work 24 hours per day during scheduled rotational assignments as on-call Chiefs.
• Willingness and availability to work varying shifts on weekdays nights weekends and holidays as required to support staff and critical work and consistent with negotiated agreements.
• Work may require reporting for extended duty hours during adverse weather events and other emergencies.

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 pre-employment processes such as reference checks or internal record reviews.

These positions are considered safety sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to the commencement of employment will be subject to random post-accident reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.

• 2505 S 320th St Federal Way WA 98003
• Maintenance of Way North (MOWN) 920 N 137th St Seattle WA
• Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S. Seattle WA.
• Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) East atth Ave NE Bellevue WA.
• And any future Sound Transit Link facilities.

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE:8730700/169

For more information regarding this recruitmentplease contact:Ebony Ware Human Resource Analyst at .

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