Rail- Signaling and Radio Systems Superintendent

This position is open to all King County employees and the General Public.

Metro Transits Rail Division has an exciting opportunity to hire a

Rail Superintendent - Signaling and Radio Systems.

Rail Superintendents are skilled people leaders who possess the industry knowledge and technical competence to support the trades work completed within their specific workgroups. The welcoming and inclusive environment created by our Superintendents models customer service encourages the development of respectful and trusting work relationships and motivates staff to contribute to a culture of safety respect and care. Superintendents are responsible for providing policy direction proactively solving problems that impact service delivery managing workgroup deliverables and performance through progressive leadership and acting as a resource to employees at the worksite. The ideal candidate is able to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external partners agencies and unions that support our agencys goals of providing quality public service to our King County Residents.

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 nations public transportation industry.

ABOUT METRO TRANSITS EXPANDING RAIL DIVISION

King County Metros Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transits Link Light Rail a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metros extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless connected system our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access reducing barriers and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go.

Joining Metros Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking collaborative leadership and a deep commitment to the people we serve both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role your work here contributes to something that matters a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All Superintendents are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values behaviors and practices across all the job duties listed below:

• Hire lead develop supervise mentor and motivate employees to help them recognize the important role they each play in achieving the overall agency goals and empowering them to perform accordingly. Lead teams by:
• Demonstrating positive leadership and role modeling to encourage and support staff while managing employee performance and implementing corrective action where appropriate.
• Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment focused on a culture of safety and care for one another.
• Providing guidance and direction to Chiefs supervisors tradespeople administrative staff and other staff.
• Troubleshooting complex or sensitive issues and problems.
• Managing performance of teams through performance appraisals direct feedback investigations and corrective action and working with labor unions to resolve labor issues.
• Lead and manage the development of work group-specific initiatives continuous learning and improvement opportunities efficiencies and operational methods.
• Provide clear communication to the workgroup. Provide communications that connect support and reinforce Rails vision and policies to staff meet the needs of employees and foster a sense of belonging within the workgroup.
• Continuously improve the workgroup. Develop the use of performance metrics; recommend corrective actions as needed; manage data collection and reporting.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within and between the Rail Division and Sound Transit as well as throughout King County. Partner with unions and other stakeholders to deliver excellent service and build a community-oriented diverse and inclusive environment; investigate and resolve customer complaints; mitigate high-profile service delivery issues.
• Monitor and develop the workgroup budget; ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and policies; analyze and interpret operating policies procedures and guidelines.
• Manage day-to-day workgroup functions for Link Light Rail related to the specific discipline of the workgroup as shown in the table below.

Role Specific Job Duties:

• Supervise work group chiefs supervisors and staff; ensure compliance with all transit operating policies and procedures as well as all applicable local state and federal codes and regulations; establish work performance standards and initiate corrective actions when required.
• Analyze forecast and report on maintenance and repair trends costs and performance metrics; and participate as a key member of the management team.
• Develop plan and schedule maintenance management and preventive maintenance programs to ensure efficiency of light rail equipment and infrastructure; ensure rail maintenance operations are in conformance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the execution of Signaling and Radio work with other agencies utility companies engineering firms and contractors; ensure compliance with all contract and work specifications. Review and comment on construction plans specifications and submittals; negotiate joint use contracts.
• Develop contingency and emergency operating plans and procedures; establish operating policies and procedures to ensure work complies with safety and quality standards and applicable codes.
• Manage and administer rail maintenance budgets; authorize expenditures within designated authority level; manage and administer vendor service supply and other related contracts as required.
• Participate and represent the division in a wide variety of internal and external work groups project teams committees and task forces.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 4 years or more experience in progressively responsible supervisory or management roles within the Railroad Signaling or Transit industries.
• 4 years or more Journey level experience within Signals maintenance
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce and prioritize safety respect and care for employees in a unionized setting.
• Established track record of being able to oversee people and projects in an operational setting to get results.
• Applicants must possess a valid Drivers License (Washington license by date of hire)
• Work requires employee to remain on call outside of office hours to perform the job duties regardless of whether on standard or alternative work schedules or on a holiday to respond to emergent critical needs emergencies or other circumstances.
• Additional licenses certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
• Must possess the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job through any relatable combination of education or experience equivalent to; a bachelors degree in mechanical Engineering Business Public Administration (or another related field) and increasingly responsible experience in the transportation field and/or railroad industry (including supervisory and/or management experience)

Desired Quals:

• General knowledge of Light Rail operating systems
• Demonstrated operational knowledge and supervisory experience in a public transit agency
• Current knowledge of Light Rail safety principles Metro rules/policies/procedures and all applicable federal state and local laws
• Knowledge of the operations policies and procedures of the Metro Transit Department and the contractual requirements in the operating agreement with Sound Transit
• Experience activating new transit systems and/or extensions
• Experience with Transit Radio infrastructure Maintenance

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of track systems at a level of subject matter expert
• Knowledge of guideway structures (aerial & tunnel) at a level of moderate understanding
• Knowledge of transit operations policies and procedures
• Knowledge of local state and federal codes and regulations that apply to the maintenance and repair of light rail systems and equipment
• Knowledge of the principles practices and industry standards of maintaining light rail systems equipment and facilities
• Knowledge of federal state and local laws related to employment civil rights and affirmative action
• Knowledge of the principles practices and techniques of labor relations
• Knowledge of workforce planning and budget administration
• Skilled in establishing and initiating a preventative maintenance program calendar
• Skilled in planning and delegating work assignments for state of good repair projects
• Skilled in written and verbal communication
• Skilled in conflict resolution problem-solving and negotiation
• Skilled in statistical and operational analysis
• Skilled in staff development and training
• Ability to work in adverse weather events and other emergencies
• Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications such as Power Bi and Microsoft Office suite

Who May Apply
This career service position is open to all King County employees and the general public.
This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service Special Duty Assignment (SDA) and Temporary (TLT) vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months. The list may be used until exhausted and/or at the hiring managers discretion.

Application & Selection Process

The following are required to be considered:

1. Complete King County Application.

2. Answers to supplemental questions.
3. Cover letter describing your interest in the position.

Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application at . NOTE: Please answer all relevant questions in the online employment application itself with each of your jobs during the last 10 years listed (if you have ten years) (listing each position for each employer separately) duties explained reasons for leaving etc. Earlier jobs should be included if they are relevant in some way to this job. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at

This position will work at all Rail facilities depending upon the business need.

Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay. The workweek may be predominantly Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm with additional hours as necessary including being on-call evenings and weekends. Depending upon the business need it may be any location any day and any shift.

• Ensure that SMS is implemented and executed within their areas of responsibility
• Ensure that performance of SMS is measured and documented in all areas of their responsibility
• Needs necessary for employees to perform job duties are communicated to the Accountable Executive and considered in resource requests
• Provide time necessary for employees to receive sufficient training
• Work on hazard identification analysis tracking and mitigation as safety concerns are brought forward
• Provide onsite safety orientation to all new or transferred employees
• Hold and document required safety meetings
• Work on hazard identification and mitigation are brought forward
• Ensure the maintenance of a safe workplace in conformity with Metro Transit safety programs
• Report safety and security concerns and ideas

Union Representation This position is represented by PROTEC17 Transit Superintendents bargaining unit.

Class Code/Grade
8712220/73

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Neha Bansal (she/her) Talent Advisor

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