Director of Asset Management

Director Of Asset Management

The Director of Asset Management is an experienced and knowledgeable leader responsible for oversight of all functions and activities of METRO's Maintenance Department. In this role, the Director provides direct responsibility for maintaining METRO's equipment and buildings in an optimal manner to accomplish METRO's mission as a leader in the transit industry. This position will direct and oversee the maintenance functions at each operating facility and will maintain knowledge of "state-of-the-art" coach equipment, repair, and inspection also while developing improved and effective maintenance programs. The Director of Asset Management will support a safety and customer service culture through programs, procedures, and other related work to achieve METRO's mission and strategic outcomes. The position is responsible for meeting or exceeding all of METRO's policies and procedures with strict adherence to all local, state and federal regulations; and performing related duties as assigned with supervisory responsibilities for the Fleet Manager, the Facilities Manager and Maintenance Administrative Assistant.

Examples of Duties

• Directs and manages the maintenance of all buses, buildings, and equipment to achieve the goals of a safe, clean, and reliable public transit system.
• Ensures there is enough equipment available for service requirements.
• Ensures facilities are kept in a good state of repair.
• Manages implementation/testing of new technologies; performs the initial evaluation of a product's practicality.
• As needed, participates in assigned METRO Board of Directors subcommittee meetings and makes presentations to the Board.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Monitors developments in legislation related to maintenance matters and evaluates their impact on METRO's operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements to meet legislative obligations.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in maintenance; research emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to METRO's needs.

Union & Employee Relations

• Represents Maintenance interests during contract negotiations with the union.

Performance Management

• Provides supervisory responsibilities by monitoring department workload for efficiency, conducting annual reviews of staff performance, finding opportunities for and conducting training, addressing staff questions and concerns, developing individual goals and objectives for staff members, and interviewing and hiring staff.

Typical Qualifications

Experience and/or Educational Requirements: Position requires an advanced degree in a related field; five years of relevant experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience; or any combination of education, training and work experience which provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job Physical Requirements: Work is typically performed indoors and is subject to pressure from contacts with the general public, individual citizen contact, night and/or weekend meetings, internal customer contact and deadlines under pressure.

Supplemental Information

Core Values

• Teamwork: Demonstrating teamwork in and across departments Treating everyone with respect Recognize that the team is greater, much more than the collection of individual efforts
• Safety: Ensuring the safety of everyone Believing that every accident can be prevented Having a constant eye to safety in all aspects
• People Centric: Treating everyone fairly Valuing everyone: co-workers, customers, each other, stakeholders
• Service Excellence: Providing the best customer service to everyone, both externally and internally Routinely exceeding expectations Serving our customers and each other
• Integrity: Always demonstrating honesty, trust, character and fairness without compromising the truth Showing high regard for civility, equity/fairness and human dignity Having the courage to do the right thing
• Action Ready: Sharing one goal, one mission Keeping commitments Giving more than is expected, willingly, without hesitation and without direction