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MANAGER, RAIL FLEET SERVICES (OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE)

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Bulletin No: 007211-010 Job Title: MANAGER, RAIL FLEET SERVICES (OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE) Specialty: OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE Closing Date: 10-AUG-23 Salary Grade: H1N Salary Range: $96,866 - $121,056 - $145,288 External/Internal: EXTERNAL

This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool(QCP)

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Basic Function

Administers and manages the work of employees in a Rail Equipment Maintenance Division to maintain and advance the rail safety and security for Metro employees, customers, and the public; implements industrial-leading state of good repair programs and provides for workforce development.

Example Of Duties

• Manages developing goals, establishing plans and priorities, and assigning and supervising the work of employees in a Rail Equipment Maintenance Division

• Administers safety, quality assurance, and rail vehicle preventive maintenance programs and schedules, including production and equipment upgrades

• Administers overhaul programs for rail cars and components and prepares production schedules and progress reports

• Determines training needs within the rail equipment maintenance division; develops, recommends, and implements training programs

• Assists with conducting disciplinary investigations, hearings, and counseling sessions; testifies at unemployment and workers′ compensation hearings and court cases

• Administers various union contracts and workers′ compensation program activities for compliance

• Assists in budget development, manages budget, and monitors expenditures

• Reviews and analyzes rail division maintenance operations and monitors system performance to identify and resolve problems

• Coordinates facility maintenance, repairs, and upgrades

• Investigates and reports equipment failures and accidents; determines if accidents are chargeable according to labor agreement mandates

• Prepares rail equipment maintenance standard operating procedures, reports, correspondence, Requests for Proposals, budget proposals, work programs, incident reports, and notices; develops requisitions for needed equipment

• Interacts with various departments and outside agencies to coordinate schedule and procedural improvements to ensure quality service

• Conducts division shake-ups and bidding procedures

• Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff

• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties

Requirements For Employment

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor′s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in heavy or light rail vehicle or fleet maintenance within public transportation, or in any comparable public or private organization; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Knowledge:

• Theories, principles, practices, and procedures of rail equipment maintenance and repair

• Theories, principles, and practices of education and training, including training needs assessment, development of curricula, learning objectives, and program evaluation

• Applicable local, state, and federal law, rules, and regulations governing public transit systems

• Federal, state, and local electrical codes

• Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the electrical trade

• Electronic/electrical subsystems, including quality control standards for maintenance of electrical systems

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and other safety and environmental regulations related to rail vehicle maintenance

• Sources of supply manufacturing techniques

• Modern management theory

Skills:

• Planning, organizing, and monitoring the work of a rail vehicle maintenance division

• Facilitating training and development programs

• Determining strategies to solve problems and achieve goals

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending and implementing solutions

• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in decision making

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence

• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro personnel and representatives from outside agencies and organizations

• Effectively supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff

• Leadership

Abilities:

• Handle multiple tasks

• Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor agreements; compile, analyze and interpret complex data

• Plan financial and staffing needs

• Represent Metro before the public

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application. <

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. OM

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

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