Policy Manager

Wayside Maintenance Section ManagerKing County Metro Transit's Rail Division has an exciting opportunity for a Wayside Maintenance Section Manager (Transit Section Manager). This senior leader will report to Rail's Senior Maintenance Manager and will work in partnership with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders to foster a culture of safety, driving maintenance excellence and supporting Metro's commitment to equity and sustainability.The Wayside Maintenance Section Manager is responsible for managing programs and staff within the Wayside Section overseeing the business strategy, planning, operations, and service delivery of the following workgroups: Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Signals & Communications, Track and Right of Way, and Wayside Maintenance Planner Scheduler. You will develop, implement, and oversee long-term business and employee strategy for the Wayside Section to support the Rail's success, including strategic initiatives, budget and finance, communication, and section processes and procedures.The ideal candidate brings effective leadership capability and strategic organizational planning skills. They demonstrate a high level of self-awareness and are adept at navigating and facilitating complex conversations. They are passionate about empowering others, and are committed to teaching, mentoring, and developing staff. Top candidates actively engage the workforce to identify opportunities for process improvement and foster an environment where employees are supported to perform at their best. They also possess the ability to understand how core business processes apply to county functions and can recognize how various operations are interconnected.King County Metro's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 41 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's 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 Metro's 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 system that thousands of people count on every day.This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants. This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) full-time Wayside Maintenance Section Manager (Transit Section Manager) position. However, this recruitment may also be used to establish a list or pool of qualified candidates for any future openings in the same classification. Placement onto an eligibility list/pool is not a guarantee of placement into a future position. The pool/list may be used for up to six (6) OR twelve (12) months at the discretion of the hiring authority.Those interested must submit:An online King County application, updated with all detailed relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary).Complete all the required supplemental questionsA letter of interest (1-2 pages) that describes:How your experience and background meet or exceed the qualifications for this position.How you lead diverse groups in an active railroad environment; andHow you have applied equity and social justice principles in your current and/or previous role(s) (experience may include roles in either a professional or volunteer setting).For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:Skyler Jones, Senior Talent Advisor, View email address on click.appcast.io highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective:Career Support Services - King County.