Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Please note job posting has been updated as of April 24, 2024 Pay Rate Non-Rep Payband N11 Starting Annual Salary: $148,935.00 (Minimum) - $225,638.00 (Maximum) *Starting negotiable annual salary will be between $148,935.00 - $196,259.44 to commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer Current Assignment Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer of Rolling Stock and Shops, the Superintendent of Rolling Stock & Shops will be primarily responsible for managing and directing operations of an assigned rolling stock maintenance primary shop, Component Repair Shop, or the Vehicle Trouble Desk at Operation Control Center. The primary shops are in Richmond, Daly City, Concord, and Hayward. The Vehicle Trouble Desk offices are in Oakland. Component Repair Shops are at the new Hayward Maintenance Complex (HMC). BART Rolling Stock and Shops has an ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and current maintains a fleet of 820+ rail car vehicles and expects to increase the count to 1,200 within the next three years. Primary shops Primary Shops conduct rail car maintenance and modifications, rolling stock inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, electrical and mechanical repair of revenue service vehicles in a specified shop. The Superintendent works closely with vehicle maintenance engineering and Production Support staff to coordinate and complete activities to maximize vehicle reliability and provide the necessary number of vehicles available for revenue service. The Superintendent works closely with Vehicle Maintenance Engineering and Production Support staff to develop effective solutions to transit vehicle maintenance and reliability problems. Component Repair Shops (CRS) CRS is divided into two shops: Electrical Mechanical Repair Shop (EMRS), Electronic Repair Shop (ERS). Rather than outsource the repair and overhaul of the revenue vehicle components and parts, CRS staff, repairs / overhauls the revenue vehicle components in house, i.e. trucks, axles, gearboxes, traction motors, brake calipers, HVAC, air compressors, door operators, hydraulic components, electrical equipment, electronic equipment related to the revenue vehicle as well as other components by taking pride of ownership, supporting all primary shops/other departments with their needs by producing quality and reliable components with great results at the car level, ultimately providing a safe and reliable product to our patrons. As a certified by the Association of American Railroads Quality 5000 Compliance program, BART maintains a standard in Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly of bogies and all is components, i.e., wheels, gearboxes, traction motors, axles, wheel press, to include wheel lathe, etc. Vehicle Trouble Desk The Vehicle Trouble Desk mitigates rail car malfunctions and service delays while the rail cars are on mainline. The Superintendent of the VTD directs daily mainline technical activities in support of the district’s revenue operation including strategic location of technicians and advising train operators, train controller and wayside personnel to limit vehicle-caused delays. The Superintendent also serves as the principal liaison to the Transportation Department for service delivery and integrates Rolling Stock and Shops efforts with Transportation service delivery requirements including coordination and management of fleet-wide modification campaigns, car, and fleet balancing, and maintains vehicle operating hours budget (hours per vehicle, per fleet. The Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops, in each location, will also be responsible for coordinating assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, etc., providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer and performs related duties as assigned. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties Manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Rolling Stock Maintenance Division including the safe and quality preventive maintenance, repair, modification, and inspection of fixed rail transit vehicles. Responsible for effective service delivery, incident management, service recovery and corrective actions. 2. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures; assures adherence to department goals and objectives and enforce policy, rules, and procedures. 3. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. 4. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. 5. Works closely with maintenance engineering and technical support staff to develop effective solutions to transit vehicle maintenance, reliability, and obsolescence problems. 6. Investigates accidents, unusual occurrences, and grievance issues; determines root cause, develops and implements resolutions or corrective actions, and applies appropriate labor agreement provisions. 7. Ensures compliance with applicable CPUC, EPA, OSHA, water district, sanitary district, fire department, and other regulatory agency rules and regulations. 8. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates maintenance personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. 9. Participates in the development of and manages the shop's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. 10. Serves as the liaison for the assigned maintenance shop with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. 11. Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. 12. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to maintenance programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. 13. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fixed rail transit vehicle maintenance. 14. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. 15. Responsible for employee attendance and pay approvals. Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : The equivalent of six (6) years of full-time verifiable professional experience in revenue rail transit vehicle maintenance, which must have included at least two (2) years of management experience. Other Requirements : Responsibility for revenue vehicle and shop problems 24 hours, 7 days per week on-call. May be required to work shifts of varying hours, days off, and duty assignments on a short notice as required by management. Ensures coordination of emergency response team during unforeseen circumstances. Substitution : Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Principles, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the preventive maintenance of fixed rail transit vehicles Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a fixed rail transit vehicle maintenance program including preventive maintenance, warranty administration, and quality control Principles and practices of transit vehicle maintenance program development and administration Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation Occupational hazards and standard safety practices including OSHA and environmental rules and regulations Related Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations Typical provisions of public transit union labor agreement Principles of supervision, training, motivation, counseling, and public relations Principles and practices of Lean, ISO 9001, and the Association of American Railroads Skill/Ability in : Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive revenue rail transit vehicle maintenance program, including preventive maintenance, warranty administration, and quality control Supervising, training, evaluating, mentoring, and motivating staff in a labor union environment Planning and scheduling rail transit vehicle maintenance inspection and repair operation Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Effectively utilizing all available resources Investigating, resolving rail transit vehicle incidents, accidents, and malfunctions Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures Preparing and administering large program budgets Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques Ensuring compliance with applicable CPUC, EPA, OSHA and other mandated rules and regulations Interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, and labor contract provisions Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 20, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Please note job posting has been updated as of April 24, 2024 Pay Rate Non-Rep Payband N11 Starting Annual Salary: $148,935.00 (Minimum) - $225,638.00 (Maximum) *Starting negotiable annual salary will be between $148,935.00 - $196,259.44 to commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer Current Assignment Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer of Rolling Stock and Shops, the Superintendent of Rolling Stock & Shops will be primarily responsible for managing and directing operations of an assigned rolling stock maintenance primary shop, Component Repair Shop, or the Vehicle Trouble Desk at Operation Control Center. The primary shops are in Richmond, Daly City, Concord, and Hayward. The Vehicle Trouble Desk offices are in Oakland. Component Repair Shops are at the new Hayward Maintenance Complex (HMC). BART Rolling Stock and Shops has an ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and current maintains a fleet of 820+ rail car vehicles and expects to increase the count to 1,200 within the next three years. Primary shops Primary Shops conduct rail car maintenance and modifications, rolling stock inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, electrical and mechanical repair of revenue service vehicles in a specified shop. The Superintendent works closely with vehicle maintenance engineering and Production Support staff to coordinate and complete activities to maximize vehicle reliability and provide the necessary number of vehicles available for revenue service. The Superintendent works closely with Vehicle Maintenance Engineering and Production Support staff to develop effective solutions to transit vehicle maintenance and reliability problems. Component Repair Shops (CRS) CRS is divided into two shops: Electrical Mechanical Repair Shop (EMRS), Electronic Repair Shop (ERS). Rather than outsource the repair and overhaul of the revenue vehicle components and parts, CRS staff, repairs / overhauls the revenue vehicle components in house, i.e. trucks, axles, gearboxes, traction motors, brake calipers, HVAC, air compressors, door operators, hydraulic components, electrical equipment, electronic equipment related to the revenue vehicle as well as other components by taking pride of ownership, supporting all primary shops/other departments with their needs by producing quality and reliable components with great results at the car level, ultimately providing a safe and reliable product to our patrons. As a certified by the Association of American Railroads Quality 5000 Compliance program, BART maintains a standard in Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly of bogies and all is components, i.e., wheels, gearboxes, traction motors, axles, wheel press, to include wheel lathe, etc. Vehicle Trouble Desk The Vehicle Trouble Desk mitigates rail car malfunctions and service delays while the rail cars are on mainline. The Superintendent of the VTD directs daily mainline technical activities in support of the district’s revenue operation including strategic location of technicians and advising train operators, train controller and wayside personnel to limit vehicle-caused delays. The Superintendent also serves as the principal liaison to the Transportation Department for service delivery and integrates Rolling Stock and Shops efforts with Transportation service delivery requirements including coordination and management of fleet-wide modification campaigns, car, and fleet balancing, and maintains vehicle operating hours budget (hours per vehicle, per fleet. The Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops, in each location, will also be responsible for coordinating assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, etc., providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Chief Mechanical Officer and performs related duties as assigned. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties Manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Rolling Stock Maintenance Division including the safe and quality preventive maintenance, repair, modification, and inspection of fixed rail transit vehicles. Responsible for effective service delivery, incident management, service recovery and corrective actions. 2. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures; assures adherence to department goals and objectives and enforce policy, rules, and procedures. 3. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. 4. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. 5. Works closely with maintenance engineering and technical support staff to develop effective solutions to transit vehicle maintenance, reliability, and obsolescence problems. 6. Investigates accidents, unusual occurrences, and grievance issues; determines root cause, develops and implements resolutions or corrective actions, and applies appropriate labor agreement provisions. 7. Ensures compliance with applicable CPUC, EPA, OSHA, water district, sanitary district, fire department, and other regulatory agency rules and regulations. 8. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates maintenance personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. 9. Participates in the development of and manages the shop's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. 10. Serves as the liaison for the assigned maintenance shop with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. 11. Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. 12. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to maintenance programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. 13. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fixed rail transit vehicle maintenance. 14. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. 15. Responsible for employee attendance and pay approvals. Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : The equivalent of six (6) years of full-time verifiable professional experience in revenue rail transit vehicle maintenance, which must have included at least two (2) years of management experience. Other Requirements : Responsibility for revenue vehicle and shop problems 24 hours, 7 days per week on-call. May be required to work shifts of varying hours, days off, and duty assignments on a short notice as required by management. Ensures coordination of emergency response team during unforeseen circumstances. Substitution : Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Principles, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the preventive maintenance of fixed rail transit vehicles Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a fixed rail transit vehicle maintenance program including preventive maintenance, warranty administration, and quality control Principles and practices of transit vehicle maintenance program development and administration Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation Occupational hazards and standard safety practices including OSHA and environmental rules and regulations Related Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations Typical provisions of public transit union labor agreement Principles of supervision, training, motivation, counseling, and public relations Principles and practices of Lean, ISO 9001, and the Association of American Railroads Skill/Ability in : Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive revenue rail transit vehicle maintenance program, including preventive maintenance, warranty administration, and quality control Supervising, training, evaluating, mentoring, and motivating staff in a labor union environment Planning and scheduling rail transit vehicle maintenance inspection and repair operation Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Effectively utilizing all available resources Investigating, resolving rail transit vehicle incidents, accidents, and malfunctions Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures Preparing and administering large program budgets Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques Ensuring compliance with applicable CPUC, EPA, OSHA and other mandated rules and regulations Interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, and labor contract provisions Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate Non-Rep Payband 10: $139,192.00 (Annual Salary Minimum) - $210,876.00 (Annual Salary Maximum) *Initial salary will be between $139,192.00 - $200,592.86 annually to commencerate with education and experience Reports To Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Central Control Current Assignment This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months. Directs, manages, supervises and coordinates operations and activities on assigned shift of the Central Control Division within the Transportation and Service Department; coordinates and responds to emergency situations and service delays; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Central Control; and performs related duties as assigned. Preferred candidate(s) will demonstrate considerable field experience in workforce management, crisis management, maintaining system performance (planning, coordinating, controlling, routing, tracking, dispatching), carrier assessment capabilities, and deploying best transportation practices in Automatic Train Operations (ATO), Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) or Positive Train Control (PTC) environments. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Examples of Duties Manages and administers the daily operations and activities of the District’s Central Control Division in the Transportation Department related to the safe and efficient movement of all revenue and non-revenue rail service vehicles on mainline track ways and remotely controlled or monitored systems within revenue operations. Implements and administers the operational goals, objectives and priorities for Transportation Department programs. Analyzes and plans transit operations, recommends improvements and modifications or elimination of services to improve passenger experience and increase ridership. Manages system-wide on time performance; develops strategies for delay mitigation; implements strategies to mitigate system congestion. Maintains revenue schedules and implements strategies to minimize the impact of delays of revenue services. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Makes primary decisions in emergency management to prevent damage to equipment and injury to personnel and passengers. Motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. Serves as the liaison for Central Control operations with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Central Control. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to District central control programs, policies and procedures as appropriate. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle central control operations. Minimum Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : Current certified Train Controllers including a minimum of two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience within BART's Operations Control Center (OCC) or five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in the management of a transit system control center which must have included at least two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience. Other Requirements : FEMA ICS Training, Certified Train Controller, Power and Support Controller certifications required. On call responsibility for Central Control activities and/or problems 24 hour / 7 days per week availability for emergencies or problems. Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year- for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Heavy rail systems and equipment and train station operations Principles and practices of transit vehicle passenger safety Safety principles pertaining to the operation of transit vehicles Emergency procedures relating to transit vehicle operation Policies and procedures for emergency response to fatalities, derailments, fired and major events Equipment and systems used to monitor transit system operations Methods and techniquesof managing transit operations service delays and emergencies Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Skill/Ability in : Participating in the management of a comprehensive transportation system central control program Supervising, training and evaluating staff Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures Assisting in the preparationand administration of large program budgets Preparing clear and concise reports Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques Interpreting and implementing emergency guidelines and procedures Assisting in managing of transit delays and emergency response Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications Minimizing passenger delay and train disruptions Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in supportof goals Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 13, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate Non-Rep Payband 10: $139,192.00 (Annual Salary Minimum) - $210,876.00 (Annual Salary Maximum) *Initial salary will be between $139,192.00 - $200,592.86 annually to commencerate with education and experience Reports To Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Central Control Current Assignment This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months. Directs, manages, supervises and coordinates operations and activities on assigned shift of the Central Control Division within the Transportation and Service Department; coordinates and responds to emergency situations and service delays; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Central Control; and performs related duties as assigned. Preferred candidate(s) will demonstrate considerable field experience in workforce management, crisis management, maintaining system performance (planning, coordinating, controlling, routing, tracking, dispatching), carrier assessment capabilities, and deploying best transportation practices in Automatic Train Operations (ATO), Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) or Positive Train Control (PTC) environments. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Examples of Duties Manages and administers the daily operations and activities of the District’s Central Control Division in the Transportation Department related to the safe and efficient movement of all revenue and non-revenue rail service vehicles on mainline track ways and remotely controlled or monitored systems within revenue operations. Implements and administers the operational goals, objectives and priorities for Transportation Department programs. Analyzes and plans transit operations, recommends improvements and modifications or elimination of services to improve passenger experience and increase ridership. Manages system-wide on time performance; develops strategies for delay mitigation; implements strategies to mitigate system congestion. Maintains revenue schedules and implements strategies to minimize the impact of delays of revenue services. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Makes primary decisions in emergency management to prevent damage to equipment and injury to personnel and passengers. Motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. Serves as the liaison for Central Control operations with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Central Control. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to District central control programs, policies and procedures as appropriate. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle central control operations. Minimum Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : Current certified Train Controllers including a minimum of two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience within BART's Operations Control Center (OCC) or five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in the management of a transit system control center which must have included at least two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience. Other Requirements : FEMA ICS Training, Certified Train Controller, Power and Support Controller certifications required. On call responsibility for Central Control activities and/or problems 24 hour / 7 days per week availability for emergencies or problems. Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year- for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Heavy rail systems and equipment and train station operations Principles and practices of transit vehicle passenger safety Safety principles pertaining to the operation of transit vehicles Emergency procedures relating to transit vehicle operation Policies and procedures for emergency response to fatalities, derailments, fired and major events Equipment and systems used to monitor transit system operations Methods and techniquesof managing transit operations service delays and emergencies Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Skill/Ability in : Participating in the management of a comprehensive transportation system central control program Supervising, training and evaluating staff Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures Assisting in the preparationand administration of large program budgets Preparing clear and concise reports Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques Interpreting and implementing emergency guidelines and procedures Assisting in managing of transit delays and emergency response Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications Minimizing passenger delay and train disruptions Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in supportof goals Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate Non-Rep Payband 9 Annual Salary: $130,085.00 (Minimum) - $197,080.00 (Maximum) *Initial negotiable annual salary rate will be between $130,085.00 - $183,313.64 annually to commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Transportation Officer Current Assignment This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months. The ideal candidate will assume management responsibility for the activities and operations relating to the assigned area including the development, analysis, and preparation of procedures, standards, directives for transportation station operations, passenger and employee safety and program performance evaluation. The incumbent will also provide administrative oversight of the transportation support functions, such as the development, preparation, and dissemination of procedures, standards and manuals for standard operations, station cleaning, safety, passenger service and performance reporting. Assignments may include mainline operation support as necessary. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following preferred knowledge, skills and abilities beyond the minimum qualifications: Understanding of safety rules; Operations characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive rail system; Principles and practices of public rail operations and administration; program and budget development and administration, and of supervisor, training and performance evaluation; and of research, analysis, and report preparation; Ability to oversee and participate in the development and administration of policies and procedures of station and rail operations in a large metropolitan public transportation system; Organization and planning; Advanced ability to prepare clear and concise analytical, statistical and written reports and presentations; and Advanced knowledge and experience in PeopleSoft or other HRMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Other requirements: The incumbent will have 24-hour, 7-days per week on-call responsibility for rail or station operations or appearance problems. Selection Process: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations) The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement, including consideration of seniority as appropriate. Examples of Duties Assumes management responsibility for assigned services for all activities and operations relating to the development, preparation and dissemination of procedures, standards, directives and manuals for station and rail operations passenger services and performance reporting including coordinating safe and efficient revenue operations, and developing and administering assigned safety programs. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Develops, prepares, evaluates operational strategies and directs the dissemination of methods and procedures for station and rail operations, appearance and performance reporting. Meets with representatives of the District to ensure safe and efficient revenue operations; coordinates related activities of the transportation operations with those of other departments and divisions. Develops and administers the safety program, and related activities for assigned personnel; implements safety rules, regulations and procedures; develops and disseminates safety bulletins; organizes and schedules safety training workshops. Analyzes and evaluates transportation operations to determine budgetary impact in the event of service delivery changes; reports findings to Chief Transportation Officer and/or other management staff as requested. Directs the preparation and submission of a variety of technical and complex reports regarding transportation operations. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon district operations; recommends and implements equipment, practice and procedural improvements. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. Serves as the liaison on activities impacting department operations and coordinates with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Provides staff assistance to the Chief Transportation Officer, including mainline operations assignments. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to transportation operations programs, policies and procedures as appropriate. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of rail operations, safety and revenue operations. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Responds to and coordinates resolution of major delays and incidents in rail service delivery. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience: Five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in station or rail operations progra m administration and at least two (2) years of management and/or supervisory experience. Other Requirements: Must be physically able to walk wayside on ballast for one mile. Must be physically able to climb aerial structures. Must be physically able to climb two-story stairway to tower locations. Substitution: Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the educationona year-for-yearbasis.ABachelor’sdegreeispreferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive rail transportation system. Principles and practices of public transit station and rail operations and administration. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Methods and techniques of evaluating station and rail operations and activities. Methods and techniques of developing operational procedures, rules and regulations. Administrative policies and procedures governing station and rail operations. Principles of transit passenger and employee safety. Principles of research, analysis and report preparation. Principles and practices of transit revenue operations. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill in: Overseeing and participating in the development and administration of policies and procedures for station and rail operations in a large metropolitan public transportation system. Overseeing, directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff. Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff. Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures. Preparing and administering large program budgets. Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals. Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques. Directing the development of procedures and standards for transportation operations. Assessing budgetary impact of service delivery changes. Developing and administering a safety program. Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 23, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate Non-Rep Payband 9 Annual Salary: $130,085.00 (Minimum) - $197,080.00 (Maximum) *Initial negotiable annual salary rate will be between $130,085.00 - $183,313.64 annually to commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Transportation Officer Current Assignment This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months. The ideal candidate will assume management responsibility for the activities and operations relating to the assigned area including the development, analysis, and preparation of procedures, standards, directives for transportation station operations, passenger and employee safety and program performance evaluation. The incumbent will also provide administrative oversight of the transportation support functions, such as the development, preparation, and dissemination of procedures, standards and manuals for standard operations, station cleaning, safety, passenger service and performance reporting. Assignments may include mainline operation support as necessary. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following preferred knowledge, skills and abilities beyond the minimum qualifications: Understanding of safety rules; Operations characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive rail system; Principles and practices of public rail operations and administration; program and budget development and administration, and of supervisor, training and performance evaluation; and of research, analysis, and report preparation; Ability to oversee and participate in the development and administration of policies and procedures of station and rail operations in a large metropolitan public transportation system; Organization and planning; Advanced ability to prepare clear and concise analytical, statistical and written reports and presentations; and Advanced knowledge and experience in PeopleSoft or other HRMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Other requirements: The incumbent will have 24-hour, 7-days per week on-call responsibility for rail or station operations or appearance problems. Selection Process: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations) The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement, including consideration of seniority as appropriate. Examples of Duties Assumes management responsibility for assigned services for all activities and operations relating to the development, preparation and dissemination of procedures, standards, directives and manuals for station and rail operations passenger services and performance reporting including coordinating safe and efficient revenue operations, and developing and administering assigned safety programs. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Develops, prepares, evaluates operational strategies and directs the dissemination of methods and procedures for station and rail operations, appearance and performance reporting. Meets with representatives of the District to ensure safe and efficient revenue operations; coordinates related activities of the transportation operations with those of other departments and divisions. Develops and administers the safety program, and related activities for assigned personnel; implements safety rules, regulations and procedures; develops and disseminates safety bulletins; organizes and schedules safety training workshops. Analyzes and evaluates transportation operations to determine budgetary impact in the event of service delivery changes; reports findings to Chief Transportation Officer and/or other management staff as requested. Directs the preparation and submission of a variety of technical and complex reports regarding transportation operations. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon district operations; recommends and implements equipment, practice and procedural improvements. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. Serves as the liaison on activities impacting department operations and coordinates with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Provides staff assistance to the Chief Transportation Officer, including mainline operations assignments. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to transportation operations programs, policies and procedures as appropriate. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of rail operations, safety and revenue operations. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Responds to and coordinates resolution of major delays and incidents in rail service delivery. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience: Five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in station or rail operations progra m administration and at least two (2) years of management and/or supervisory experience. Other Requirements: Must be physically able to walk wayside on ballast for one mile. Must be physically able to climb aerial structures. Must be physically able to climb two-story stairway to tower locations. Substitution: Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the educationona year-for-yearbasis.ABachelor’sdegreeispreferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive rail transportation system. Principles and practices of public transit station and rail operations and administration. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Methods and techniques of evaluating station and rail operations and activities. Methods and techniques of developing operational procedures, rules and regulations. Administrative policies and procedures governing station and rail operations. Principles of transit passenger and employee safety. Principles of research, analysis and report preparation. Principles and practices of transit revenue operations. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill in: Overseeing and participating in the development and administration of policies and procedures for station and rail operations in a large metropolitan public transportation system. Overseeing, directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff. Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff. Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures. Preparing and administering large program budgets. Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals. Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques. Directing the development of procedures and standards for transportation operations. Assessing budgetary impact of service delivery changes. Developing and administering a safety program. Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
San Carlos, California, United States
General The Deputy District Secretary reports to the Executive Officer, District Secretary, and will perform detailed, complex, and highly responsible administrative and technical work. This would include providing support for the Boards of Directors and committees of the San Mateo County Transit District (“SamTrans”), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (“Caltrain” aka “JPB”), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (“TA”), and The San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (“Express Lanes” aka “SMCELJPA”). APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 26, 2024 (1st Cutoff May 12th, 2024) Essential Functions & Duties Provide detailed, analytical, and responsible administrative support to the Executive Officer/District Secretary and to the General Manager/CEO, Executive Director, and/or Deputy General Manager/CEO. Facilitate and attend Board and Committee meetings, assists with public comment, and accurately prepares agendas, agenda packets, summary reports, and minutes. Ensure agenda materials, meeting minutes, and other documents and correspondence relating to the official functions of the Boards and its committees are prepared, posted, and processed in accordance with the law, other guidelines, and inflexible legal deadlines. Assist the Custodian of Record for Boards and committees matters; accurately maintain official votes and attendance and objectively document relevant information for the official record. Oversees the accurate, timely preparation, and follow through for the approval, proper dissemination, and retention of all Boards and committees’ minutes, actions, and resolutions. Manage, track, and help troubleshoot Agenda management workflow processes and Public Records Act requests. Assist with Conflict-of-Interest Code updates and multiple state-mandated filings for Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s), ethics, and preventing harassment certifications. May supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO and affirmative action policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection and coordination of staff training and professional development, establish performance objectives, monitor and evaluate employee performance. Examples of Duties: Schedule, coordinate, and attend Boards and committees’ meetings, including the arrangement of facilities, security, legal public notices, posting online, and taking meeting minutes. Attend and support any special meetings or events which may be offsite and outside regular business hours, including detailed logistics and event planning. Review, track, organize, and compile agenda packet items by inflexible deadlines for agenda reviews, output and/or any revisions/updates. Remind staff of upcoming Board agenda submission due dates, follow-up on missed deadlines, and appropriately route questions submitted by various stakeholders. Provide ad hoc training to new staff members on Board agenda management software (OnBase). Organize, assemble, print, post online, and mail out both hardcopy and electronic Boards and committees’ agendas and agenda packets by mandatory inflexible deadlines. Create documents and maintain records for the Boards and committees, including proper indexing for records retention and retrieval of official agency records/documents. Handle public records requests as per the California Public Records Act. Assist with Board Member business-related and approved travel arrangements and expense reports. Act as the Executive Officer, District Secretary in their absence as assigned as related to the work of this office. Respond to inquiries from the public, staff, or Board members concerning any public proceedings, actions, or records requests. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, or closely related field. Four (4) years executive level administrative support. Two (2) years supervisory or lead experience. Preferred Qualifications: Availability/flexibility to attend monthly evening meetings and any offsite meetings as needed with core business hours usually between 8 am to 5 pm most days. Able to learn, interpret, and exercise good judgment when applying regulations, laws, policies, and procedures. E.g., Robert’s Rules of Order, the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and California Political Reform Act. Ability to use tact, discretion, and discernment in establishing positive and cooperative working relations with Board and committee members, the public, and staff at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and able to quickly learn all other office applications, such as Zoom, Teams, OnBase, and Next Request. Records management principles, including filing, indexing, and cross-referencing methods. Certified Municipal Clerk certification desired. Ability to be accurate, organized, follow through on direction, work effectively under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and be flexible, positive, resilient, tactful, and professional. Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and adaptable, and interface diplomatically with various elected and appointed officials, and the public and staff as well as establishing effective working relationships at all levels. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including photocopiers, and sit extended periods. Ability to troubleshoot and follow through on any problems and issues as they arise while exercising good judgement. Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and ability/willingness to travel as needed. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees: Health and Welfare Benefits: Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees. Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year. Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses. Retirement Medical Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District. Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option. Holidays and Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase. Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays. Financial Planning Benefits: Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension. CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6% Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000 Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members. Growth and Education Benefits: Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District. Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000. Other Amazing Benefits: Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union. Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement. Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees. For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions. Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
May 01, 2024
Full Time
General The Deputy District Secretary reports to the Executive Officer, District Secretary, and will perform detailed, complex, and highly responsible administrative and technical work. This would include providing support for the Boards of Directors and committees of the San Mateo County Transit District (“SamTrans”), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (“Caltrain” aka “JPB”), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (“TA”), and The San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (“Express Lanes” aka “SMCELJPA”). APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 26, 2024 (1st Cutoff May 12th, 2024) Essential Functions & Duties Provide detailed, analytical, and responsible administrative support to the Executive Officer/District Secretary and to the General Manager/CEO, Executive Director, and/or Deputy General Manager/CEO. Facilitate and attend Board and Committee meetings, assists with public comment, and accurately prepares agendas, agenda packets, summary reports, and minutes. Ensure agenda materials, meeting minutes, and other documents and correspondence relating to the official functions of the Boards and its committees are prepared, posted, and processed in accordance with the law, other guidelines, and inflexible legal deadlines. Assist the Custodian of Record for Boards and committees matters; accurately maintain official votes and attendance and objectively document relevant information for the official record. Oversees the accurate, timely preparation, and follow through for the approval, proper dissemination, and retention of all Boards and committees’ minutes, actions, and resolutions. Manage, track, and help troubleshoot Agenda management workflow processes and Public Records Act requests. Assist with Conflict-of-Interest Code updates and multiple state-mandated filings for Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s), ethics, and preventing harassment certifications. May supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO and affirmative action policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection and coordination of staff training and professional development, establish performance objectives, monitor and evaluate employee performance. Examples of Duties: Schedule, coordinate, and attend Boards and committees’ meetings, including the arrangement of facilities, security, legal public notices, posting online, and taking meeting minutes. Attend and support any special meetings or events which may be offsite and outside regular business hours, including detailed logistics and event planning. Review, track, organize, and compile agenda packet items by inflexible deadlines for agenda reviews, output and/or any revisions/updates. Remind staff of upcoming Board agenda submission due dates, follow-up on missed deadlines, and appropriately route questions submitted by various stakeholders. Provide ad hoc training to new staff members on Board agenda management software (OnBase). Organize, assemble, print, post online, and mail out both hardcopy and electronic Boards and committees’ agendas and agenda packets by mandatory inflexible deadlines. Create documents and maintain records for the Boards and committees, including proper indexing for records retention and retrieval of official agency records/documents. Handle public records requests as per the California Public Records Act. Assist with Board Member business-related and approved travel arrangements and expense reports. Act as the Executive Officer, District Secretary in their absence as assigned as related to the work of this office. Respond to inquiries from the public, staff, or Board members concerning any public proceedings, actions, or records requests. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, or closely related field. Four (4) years executive level administrative support. Two (2) years supervisory or lead experience. Preferred Qualifications: Availability/flexibility to attend monthly evening meetings and any offsite meetings as needed with core business hours usually between 8 am to 5 pm most days. Able to learn, interpret, and exercise good judgment when applying regulations, laws, policies, and procedures. E.g., Robert’s Rules of Order, the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and California Political Reform Act. Ability to use tact, discretion, and discernment in establishing positive and cooperative working relations with Board and committee members, the public, and staff at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and able to quickly learn all other office applications, such as Zoom, Teams, OnBase, and Next Request. Records management principles, including filing, indexing, and cross-referencing methods. Certified Municipal Clerk certification desired. Ability to be accurate, organized, follow through on direction, work effectively under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and be flexible, positive, resilient, tactful, and professional. Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and adaptable, and interface diplomatically with various elected and appointed officials, and the public and staff as well as establishing effective working relationships at all levels. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including photocopiers, and sit extended periods. Ability to troubleshoot and follow through on any problems and issues as they arise while exercising good judgement. Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and ability/willingness to travel as needed. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees: Health and Welfare Benefits: Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees. Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year. Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses. Retirement Medical Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District. Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option. Holidays and Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase. Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays. Financial Planning Benefits: Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension. CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6% Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000 Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members. Growth and Education Benefits: Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District. Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000. Other Amazing Benefits: Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union. Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement. Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees. For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions. Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate $175,298.00 / annually (Minimum) - $265,577.00 / annually (Maximum) (Non-Represented - Pay Band 13) Initial salary is negotiable between $220,438.00- $256,321.00, commensurate with experience and education. Reports To Assistant General Manager, Operations - S. Edwards Current Assignment The Maintenance and Engineering department is recruiting to fill a vacant Chief Maintenance Officer position. This position directs various maintenance activities through subordinate groups and division managers. Maintenance responsibilities include all District infrastructure, including facilities, track and structures, automatic fare collection, non-revenue vehicles, power and mechanical equipment, and system maintenance relating to train control. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives and furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Assistant General Manager, Operations in that the latter has overall responsibility for all District operations functions in maintenance. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties 1. Assumes full management responsibility for all departmental maintenance services and activities including track and structures, non-revenue vehicles, power and mechanical maintenance, and systems maintenance; recommends and administers policies and procedures. 2. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area. 3. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. 4. Develops, plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff and division managers, the Maintenance Department's work plan, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. 5. Provides administrative direction to a multi-disciplined maintenance organization. 6. Assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. 7. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. 8. Plans, organizes, assigns, administers, directs, reviews, and evaluates departmental programs and activities related to the improvement of rapid transit facilities and equipment. 9. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements. 10. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. 11. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. 12. Explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. 13. Represents the Maintenance Department to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. 14. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant General Manager, Operations; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. 15. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of maintenance. 16. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints Minimum Qualifications Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, maintenance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience Seven (7) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in management and administration of a major maintenance program which must include at least two (2) years of managerial experience. Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: - Operations of a comprehensive multi-disciplined maintenance program - Principles and practices of policy development and administration - Principles and practices of construction contract administration - Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration - Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation - Principles and practices of transit system maintenance - Principles of project scheduling and management - Principles of preventive maintenance planning - Principles relating to safety of fleet and maintenance activities - Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers - Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations Skill in: - Managing a comprehensive multi-disciplined maintenance program - Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives, and procedures - Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments - Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs - Delegating authority and responsibility - Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff - Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques - Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports - Preparing and administering large and complex budgets - Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations - Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing - Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate $175,298.00 / annually (Minimum) - $265,577.00 / annually (Maximum) (Non-Represented - Pay Band 13) Initial salary is negotiable between $220,438.00- $256,321.00, commensurate with experience and education. Reports To Assistant General Manager, Operations - S. Edwards Current Assignment The Maintenance and Engineering department is recruiting to fill a vacant Chief Maintenance Officer position. This position directs various maintenance activities through subordinate groups and division managers. Maintenance responsibilities include all District infrastructure, including facilities, track and structures, automatic fare collection, non-revenue vehicles, power and mechanical equipment, and system maintenance relating to train control. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives and furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Assistant General Manager, Operations in that the latter has overall responsibility for all District operations functions in maintenance. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties 1. Assumes full management responsibility for all departmental maintenance services and activities including track and structures, non-revenue vehicles, power and mechanical maintenance, and systems maintenance; recommends and administers policies and procedures. 2. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area. 3. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. 4. Develops, plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff and division managers, the Maintenance Department's work plan, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. 5. Provides administrative direction to a multi-disciplined maintenance organization. 6. Assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. 7. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. 8. Plans, organizes, assigns, administers, directs, reviews, and evaluates departmental programs and activities related to the improvement of rapid transit facilities and equipment. 9. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements. 10. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. 11. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. 12. Explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. 13. Represents the Maintenance Department to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. 14. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant General Manager, Operations; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. 15. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of maintenance. 16. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints Minimum Qualifications Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, maintenance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience Seven (7) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in management and administration of a major maintenance program which must include at least two (2) years of managerial experience. Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: - Operations of a comprehensive multi-disciplined maintenance program - Principles and practices of policy development and administration - Principles and practices of construction contract administration - Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration - Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation - Principles and practices of transit system maintenance - Principles of project scheduling and management - Principles of preventive maintenance planning - Principles relating to safety of fleet and maintenance activities - Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers - Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations Skill in: - Managing a comprehensive multi-disciplined maintenance program - Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives, and procedures - Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments - Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs - Delegating authority and responsibility - Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff - Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques - Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports - Preparing and administering large and complex budgets - Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations - Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing - Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Franklin Transit
Richland, Washington
Salary: $175,000 - $225,000
Located among the Columbia, Yakima, and Snake Rivers in southeastern Washington, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is a municipal corporation which provides public transportation services in a 616 square mile area in Benton and Franklin Counties. BFT administration offices are in Richland, which, along with its sister cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland, make up the Tri-Cities (population 283,000). The area is in the heart of wine country and averages 300 days of sunshine a year, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities, including water sports, golf, wine touring and outdoor theater.
BFT is governed by an appointed nine-member board of directors. The overall management of BFT is divided into five departments: Fleet & Facilities, Human Resources & Labor Relations, Marketing & Communications, Planning & Service Development, and Administrative Services. BFT has a 2024 operating budget of $63.6 million and has a current capital budget of $22.7 million. BFT employs 418 FTEs, both union and non-union. In addition to fixed-route services, BFT also provides paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) services to the Public Transit Benefit Area (PTBA), Night and Sunday Service, and Demand Response services, as well as connector services for outside of BFT’s PTBA. The agency has one of the largest Van Pool programs in the nation. In 2023, combined ridership for all modes of service totaled approximately 3,170,000.
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plans, directs, and administers all functions of the agency, develops strategic objectives and initiatives to present to the board, and executes decisions for the board. The CEO has oversight and responsibility for capital development programs, including expansion of bus services, transit facilities, and other related projects. The CEO will interface with national, state, and local political constituencies for transit-related matters, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transit operations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, transportation, public administration, or related field from an accredited institution and five years of increasingly responsible executive-level management experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required. A master’s degree from an accredited institution and/or ten years of experience in a senior-level management position, with at least five years in a senior transit management position is preferred. While experience in a transportation agency is preferred, a candidate who demonstrates strong executive leadership experience and skills will be highly considered.
Benefits include but are not limited to medical, vision and dental; life insurance and AD&D; long-term disability; employee assistance program; health reimbursement account; flexible spending account; paid leave program; Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS); and paid time off. Relocation packet negotiable.
For a complete position profile, full job description, and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Ben Franklin Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: May 5, 2024 (open until filled).
Mar 31, 2024
Full Time
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Franklin Transit
Richland, Washington
Salary: $175,000 - $225,000
Located among the Columbia, Yakima, and Snake Rivers in southeastern Washington, Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is a municipal corporation which provides public transportation services in a 616 square mile area in Benton and Franklin Counties. BFT administration offices are in Richland, which, along with its sister cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland, make up the Tri-Cities (population 283,000). The area is in the heart of wine country and averages 300 days of sunshine a year, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities, including water sports, golf, wine touring and outdoor theater.
BFT is governed by an appointed nine-member board of directors. The overall management of BFT is divided into five departments: Fleet & Facilities, Human Resources & Labor Relations, Marketing & Communications, Planning & Service Development, and Administrative Services. BFT has a 2024 operating budget of $63.6 million and has a current capital budget of $22.7 million. BFT employs 418 FTEs, both union and non-union. In addition to fixed-route services, BFT also provides paratransit (Dial-A-Ride) services to the Public Transit Benefit Area (PTBA), Night and Sunday Service, and Demand Response services, as well as connector services for outside of BFT’s PTBA. The agency has one of the largest Van Pool programs in the nation. In 2023, combined ridership for all modes of service totaled approximately 3,170,000.
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plans, directs, and administers all functions of the agency, develops strategic objectives and initiatives to present to the board, and executes decisions for the board. The CEO has oversight and responsibility for capital development programs, including expansion of bus services, transit facilities, and other related projects. The CEO will interface with national, state, and local political constituencies for transit-related matters, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transit operations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, transportation, public administration, or related field from an accredited institution and five years of increasingly responsible executive-level management experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required. A master’s degree from an accredited institution and/or ten years of experience in a senior-level management position, with at least five years in a senior transit management position is preferred. While experience in a transportation agency is preferred, a candidate who demonstrates strong executive leadership experience and skills will be highly considered.
Benefits include but are not limited to medical, vision and dental; life insurance and AD&D; long-term disability; employee assistance program; health reimbursement account; flexible spending account; paid leave program; Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS); and paid time off. Relocation packet negotiable.
For a complete position profile, full job description, and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Ben Franklin Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: May 5, 2024 (open until filled).
SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
San Carlos, California, United States
General The IT Director, Applications, will report to the Chief Information & Technology Officer in the Division of Innovation & Technology. The IT Director’s role is to plan, organize, and manage staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s entire Technology Application portfolio. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key enterprise and departmental application portfolio, particularly Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Software as a Service (SaaS) Applications, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Business Intelligence (BI), Custom Application development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), etc. The Director of IT, Applications will work closely with decision makers for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) and other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for the entire district. This individual will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the user group on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems. In addition, the director of IT's primary goals are to develop and manage application portfolio for each department and to attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 12, 2024 (1st cutoff April 21, 2024) Essential Functions & Duties Develop, direct, and oversee the implementation of strategies, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the application department. Works closely with the Chief Information Officer and other District management staff regarding the development and implementation of long- and short-term strategies for the delivery of effective technology services, District-wide. Contribute to the department’s service quality through the development and implementation of policies and procedures to meet legal requirements, District needs, and strategic objectives. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts. Define and manage the technology roadmap for the applications portfolio, ensuring it supports the long-term goals. Establish service level agreements with business units. Ensure that goals, performance metrics, and other requirements associated with the day-to-day operations of the division are achieved. Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions. Develop, Manage and Maintain Enterprise Application Architecture. Provide leadership on all project management activities. Plan, coordinate and monitor all aspects of projects that translate business objectives and requirements into workable plans. Direct the management of innovation and technology research, development, conversion, installation, and maintenance projects. Participate in planning processes to evaluate the operational functionality and recommend enhancements for operational effectiveness. Direct, plans and participate in systems design and oversees the development and implementation processes. Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base. Establish and maintain regular communications with the executives and , decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding infrastructure activities. Develop, implement, and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs), including coordinating discussions with stakeholder management regarding current and anticipated service requirements and alternative approaches. Develop and manage IT policies and procedures related to Enterprise & Departmental Applications and its security. Oversee major Project and IT Service delivery. Plans, coordinates, and monitors all aspects of internal information system-specific projects, which translate business objectives and requirements into workable plans, requirements documents, technical and functional design documents, and models. Supervise staff. Hires, mentors, and takes appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Participate in selection, coordinates staff training, establishes performance objectives, monitors, and evaluates employee performance. Represents the IT department at district committees and regional committees. Inspects work for accuracy and completeness. Evaluates work techniques and methods for consistency with standards. Acquisition & Deployment, Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for application projects and associated efforts. Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services. Assist with the planning and deployment of application security measures. Examples of Duties Where necessary, re-engineer applications support to ensure it aligns with business processes, tactical planning, and strategic vision. Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements. Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the IT systems. Develop bid requirements for all hardware and software upgrades, reviews submitted bids for compliance with stated requirements, and makes the appropriate award. Authorize and oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of all hardware and software based on department needs. Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives. Direct research on potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives, opportunities, and procurement efforts. Manage IT application staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. Establish metrics for success, enhances Application deployment processes, and documents standard operating procedures. Guides technical design decisions, plans IT application architecture, and fulfills additional duties as assigned. Support audit and regulatory requests as well as maintain documentation to support those requests. Coordinate departmental activities and special projects to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and meeting deadlines. Manages deliverable estimation process, resource allocation and efficient utilization; negotiates resource conflicts with other project Directors or resources as appropriate. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents. Leading technical design decisions by analyzing situations, identifying issues, advising staff, recommending solutions, resolving complex technological problems, and evaluating outcomes. Planning and implementing architecture for an agency?s IT application portfolio. Performs other duties as assigned. Advises CITO (Chief Information Technology Officer) regarding technology training needs. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science/technology or closely related field. Seven (7) years of progressive full-time experience in deploying and managing IT Applications like ERP, EAM, BI, GIS, Microsoft platform, Custom Application development. Three (3) years of full-time senior management experience in the field of IT Applications. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be highly technical in nature and possess experience in complete lifecycle implementation of ERP systems. Experience in implementing complete lifecycle implementation of enterprise resource planning systems, Business Intelligence systems, GIS systems, custom application development. Exhaustive understanding of Protocols, databases, and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standards. Budgeting and forecasting experience in a technology environment is desired, along with vendor management experience. The ideal candidate will be fiscally responsible and budget-minded with a strong understanding of emerging technology trends and the opportunities and risks they present. Project management leadership experience. On-call availability and periodic off hours work. Any other technology certifications a plus. Additional Information Selection Process May Include: The process will include a panel interview and may include written and skills test assessments or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process. Current Employment Benefits a t Samtrans : For additional information on SamTrans benefits, please visit, https://www.samtrans.com/jobs Holidays: Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days per year Cafeteria Plans: Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more Transportation: Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents Work Location: Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time Pension: Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS) Classic Members - 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation New Members - 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation How t o Apply: Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. o f the listed closing date . A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application . Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request . If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Departmen t at recruitment@samtrans.com . SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment . We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer . Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees: Health and Welfare Benefits: Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees. Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year. Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses. Retirement Medical Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District. Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option. Holidays and Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase. Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays. Financial Planning Benefits: Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension. CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6% Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000 Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members. Growth and Education Benefits: Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District. Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000. Other Amazing Benefits: Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union. Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement. Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees. For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions. Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
May 01, 2024
Full Time
General The IT Director, Applications, will report to the Chief Information & Technology Officer in the Division of Innovation & Technology. The IT Director’s role is to plan, organize, and manage staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s entire Technology Application portfolio. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key enterprise and departmental application portfolio, particularly Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Software as a Service (SaaS) Applications, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Business Intelligence (BI), Custom Application development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), etc. The Director of IT, Applications will work closely with decision makers for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) and other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for the entire district. This individual will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the user group on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems. In addition, the director of IT's primary goals are to develop and manage application portfolio for each department and to attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 12, 2024 (1st cutoff April 21, 2024) Essential Functions & Duties Develop, direct, and oversee the implementation of strategies, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the application department. Works closely with the Chief Information Officer and other District management staff regarding the development and implementation of long- and short-term strategies for the delivery of effective technology services, District-wide. Contribute to the department’s service quality through the development and implementation of policies and procedures to meet legal requirements, District needs, and strategic objectives. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts. Define and manage the technology roadmap for the applications portfolio, ensuring it supports the long-term goals. Establish service level agreements with business units. Ensure that goals, performance metrics, and other requirements associated with the day-to-day operations of the division are achieved. Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions. Develop, Manage and Maintain Enterprise Application Architecture. Provide leadership on all project management activities. Plan, coordinate and monitor all aspects of projects that translate business objectives and requirements into workable plans. Direct the management of innovation and technology research, development, conversion, installation, and maintenance projects. Participate in planning processes to evaluate the operational functionality and recommend enhancements for operational effectiveness. Direct, plans and participate in systems design and oversees the development and implementation processes. Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base. Establish and maintain regular communications with the executives and , decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding infrastructure activities. Develop, implement, and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs), including coordinating discussions with stakeholder management regarding current and anticipated service requirements and alternative approaches. Develop and manage IT policies and procedures related to Enterprise & Departmental Applications and its security. Oversee major Project and IT Service delivery. Plans, coordinates, and monitors all aspects of internal information system-specific projects, which translate business objectives and requirements into workable plans, requirements documents, technical and functional design documents, and models. Supervise staff. Hires, mentors, and takes appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Participate in selection, coordinates staff training, establishes performance objectives, monitors, and evaluates employee performance. Represents the IT department at district committees and regional committees. Inspects work for accuracy and completeness. Evaluates work techniques and methods for consistency with standards. Acquisition & Deployment, Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for application projects and associated efforts. Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services. Assist with the planning and deployment of application security measures. Examples of Duties Where necessary, re-engineer applications support to ensure it aligns with business processes, tactical planning, and strategic vision. Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements. Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the IT systems. Develop bid requirements for all hardware and software upgrades, reviews submitted bids for compliance with stated requirements, and makes the appropriate award. Authorize and oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of all hardware and software based on department needs. Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives. Direct research on potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives, opportunities, and procurement efforts. Manage IT application staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. Establish metrics for success, enhances Application deployment processes, and documents standard operating procedures. Guides technical design decisions, plans IT application architecture, and fulfills additional duties as assigned. Support audit and regulatory requests as well as maintain documentation to support those requests. Coordinate departmental activities and special projects to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and meeting deadlines. Manages deliverable estimation process, resource allocation and efficient utilization; negotiates resource conflicts with other project Directors or resources as appropriate. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents. Leading technical design decisions by analyzing situations, identifying issues, advising staff, recommending solutions, resolving complex technological problems, and evaluating outcomes. Planning and implementing architecture for an agency?s IT application portfolio. Performs other duties as assigned. Advises CITO (Chief Information Technology Officer) regarding technology training needs. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science/technology or closely related field. Seven (7) years of progressive full-time experience in deploying and managing IT Applications like ERP, EAM, BI, GIS, Microsoft platform, Custom Application development. Three (3) years of full-time senior management experience in the field of IT Applications. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be highly technical in nature and possess experience in complete lifecycle implementation of ERP systems. Experience in implementing complete lifecycle implementation of enterprise resource planning systems, Business Intelligence systems, GIS systems, custom application development. Exhaustive understanding of Protocols, databases, and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standards. Budgeting and forecasting experience in a technology environment is desired, along with vendor management experience. The ideal candidate will be fiscally responsible and budget-minded with a strong understanding of emerging technology trends and the opportunities and risks they present. Project management leadership experience. On-call availability and periodic off hours work. Any other technology certifications a plus. Additional Information Selection Process May Include: The process will include a panel interview and may include written and skills test assessments or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process. Current Employment Benefits a t Samtrans : For additional information on SamTrans benefits, please visit, https://www.samtrans.com/jobs Holidays: Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days per year Cafeteria Plans: Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more Transportation: Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents Work Location: Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time Pension: Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS) Classic Members - 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation New Members - 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation How t o Apply: Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. o f the listed closing date . A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application . Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request . If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Departmen t at recruitment@samtrans.com . SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment . We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer . Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees: Health and Welfare Benefits: Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees. Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year. Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses. Retirement Medical Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District. Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option. Holidays and Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase. Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays. Financial Planning Benefits: Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension. CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6% Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000 Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members. Growth and Education Benefits: Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District. Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000. Other Amazing Benefits: Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union. Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement. Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees. For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions. Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate AFSCME Pay Band AFI Annual Salary: $144,454.42 - $187,790.48 Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $127,505.430 /annually- $166,122.45/annually (commensurate with experience and education) Reports To Director of Technology Current Assignment This position is responsible for the planning and organizing activities, personnel management, systems oversight, budget management, and day-to-day activities of BART's Web Services Team (including Mobility as a Service program) within the District’s Office of the Chief Information Officer. The position is also responsible for leading the strategic outlook to help shape our technical online presence on our websites and mobile app experience. This position will lead designers, developers, support team and technical leads to move key initiatives forward. The ideal candidate will have a track record of progressive growth in web services operations, demonstrating professional experience in leading technical teams and cross-functional stakeholder groups on product development cycles. This role offers a unique opportunity to advise on a broad range of topics, act as a product manager for BART’s public-facing digital services and BART’s Mobile Applications and manage their development and integration into products or solutions. The successful applicant will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond this position’s minimum criteria and qualifications: Experience leading a web services team Proficiency in organizing, managing, and delivering multiple programs, projects, and tasks is not just a requirement for this role but a crucial aspect that directly contributes to our success. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, from executives to business staff. Ability to assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teams and balance stakeholder expectations with project realities and industry. Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations. Both a strategic and a growth mindset. Project management experience, including the skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects on time and on budget. Experience working under the standards and review of a Project Management Office is a plus. Project requirements and/or product management experience including the ability to understand and advocate for user needs, manage feature backlogs, monitor the market and conduct competitive analyses, develop vision and strategy, and achieve stakeholder alignment. A comprehensive understanding of digital marketing and communications including content management (such as Drupal), Experience providing open data web services (such as api.bart.gov) for a large community of third-party developers, such as Apple Maps, and conducting developer relations activities including enablement, advocacy, and community management. Understanding of public agency procurement processes, including experience creating contracting plans, achieving stakeholder and vendor alignment, writing Request for Offers/Proposals, conducting bidder communications, evaluating and validating bids, negotiating final offers, writing purchase justifications for executive/board approval, and achieving the conformance of contract terms including legal and insurance requirements. Working knowledge of associated applications, including web application firewall and intrusion prevention, monitoring and analytics (Google Analytics, Firebase, New Relic, Pingdom), code management and version control (GitHub), continuous integration (CircleCI), and project management tools for agile teams (Jira). Preferred Depth of knowledge in the development, integration, and operational management of a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform, including mobile apps, reservation and booking, payment processing, travel incentives and rewards, unified authentication and authorization, transit data (e.g., GTFS, GTFS-RT, GBFS and GTFS-Pathways), multimodal trip planner and secure APIs (SOAP and REST). Certified Scrum Master or Project Management Professional (PMP), completion of a certificate program, or certification in process, desired. Selection Process Initial screening of applications will begin in June 2024. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations) The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Examples of Duties Supervises Systems Programmers, Database Administrators, SAN Administrators, Application Administrators, Computer Operators, and Job Schedulers. Maintains Data Center (2) environments: air conditioning and UPS; coordinates the selection and installation of new computer equipment and associated power and HVAC equipment. Maintains vendor contracted support, such as: off-site storage, tape back-ups, Disaster Recovery support and testing, and banks and credit unions. Maintains versioning of existing mainframe and client/server software applications; conducts periodic review, analysis and upgrades to database software products; evaluates software and recommends selections. Establishes and administers procedures and controls for equipment operation, response time, scheduling, shift turnover, job documentation, file use and retention, disaster recovery, off-site storage, etc. Evaluates vendor products and services, develops product specifications and bid requests, negotiates prices, and selects vendor contracts. Coordinates and oversees maintenance of the business computers and peripherals. Tracks and reports on various aspects of operations performance. Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of short and long term goals; directs objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Identifies needs of hardware for database and application; designs layout of hardware; implements the hardware with team; ensures smooth migration of all serves and databases to new hardware; reviews and approves changes to production business systems applications; evaluates system software and hardware; evaluates installed equipment; monitors status of changes to operating systems and application system programs. Serves as resource to technical staff; provides assistance on technical problems; backs up system security staff. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. Serves as a liaison for Information Technology with other sections, divisions, departments and outside agencies; helps negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems. Minimum Qualifications Education : A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : Five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable information systems experience, which must have included at least one (1) year of supervisory and administrative experience. Other Requirements : Must be available for resolution of computer operation problems outside of normal shift hours. Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive information systems program. Methods and techniques of information systems project management. Standards and procedures for scheduling and controlling equipment utilization, file use and retention, and protecting data integrity. Current information technology products and services for business systems applications. Business System Application architectures and technical environments. Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation and employee supervision. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill in : Overseeing and participating in the supervision of a comprehensive information systems program. Planning, organizing, scheduling, and coordinating efficient utilization of equipment and staff. Tracking, analyzing, and resolving complex computer operations problems. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with user departments and other departmental personnel and managers. Planning and overseeing maintenance and repair of computers and related equipment. Specifying and managing vendor service and supply contracts. Evaluating and selecting systems hardware and software systems. Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff. Participating in the development and administration of section goals, objectives and procedures. Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals. Preparing and administering large program budgets. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 4 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate AFSCME Pay Band AFI Annual Salary: $144,454.42 - $187,790.48 Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $127,505.430 /annually- $166,122.45/annually (commensurate with experience and education) Reports To Director of Technology Current Assignment This position is responsible for the planning and organizing activities, personnel management, systems oversight, budget management, and day-to-day activities of BART's Web Services Team (including Mobility as a Service program) within the District’s Office of the Chief Information Officer. The position is also responsible for leading the strategic outlook to help shape our technical online presence on our websites and mobile app experience. This position will lead designers, developers, support team and technical leads to move key initiatives forward. The ideal candidate will have a track record of progressive growth in web services operations, demonstrating professional experience in leading technical teams and cross-functional stakeholder groups on product development cycles. This role offers a unique opportunity to advise on a broad range of topics, act as a product manager for BART’s public-facing digital services and BART’s Mobile Applications and manage their development and integration into products or solutions. The successful applicant will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond this position’s minimum criteria and qualifications: Experience leading a web services team Proficiency in organizing, managing, and delivering multiple programs, projects, and tasks is not just a requirement for this role but a crucial aspect that directly contributes to our success. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, from executives to business staff. Ability to assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teams and balance stakeholder expectations with project realities and industry. Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations. Both a strategic and a growth mindset. Project management experience, including the skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects on time and on budget. Experience working under the standards and review of a Project Management Office is a plus. Project requirements and/or product management experience including the ability to understand and advocate for user needs, manage feature backlogs, monitor the market and conduct competitive analyses, develop vision and strategy, and achieve stakeholder alignment. A comprehensive understanding of digital marketing and communications including content management (such as Drupal), Experience providing open data web services (such as api.bart.gov) for a large community of third-party developers, such as Apple Maps, and conducting developer relations activities including enablement, advocacy, and community management. Understanding of public agency procurement processes, including experience creating contracting plans, achieving stakeholder and vendor alignment, writing Request for Offers/Proposals, conducting bidder communications, evaluating and validating bids, negotiating final offers, writing purchase justifications for executive/board approval, and achieving the conformance of contract terms including legal and insurance requirements. Working knowledge of associated applications, including web application firewall and intrusion prevention, monitoring and analytics (Google Analytics, Firebase, New Relic, Pingdom), code management and version control (GitHub), continuous integration (CircleCI), and project management tools for agile teams (Jira). Preferred Depth of knowledge in the development, integration, and operational management of a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform, including mobile apps, reservation and booking, payment processing, travel incentives and rewards, unified authentication and authorization, transit data (e.g., GTFS, GTFS-RT, GBFS and GTFS-Pathways), multimodal trip planner and secure APIs (SOAP and REST). Certified Scrum Master or Project Management Professional (PMP), completion of a certificate program, or certification in process, desired. Selection Process Initial screening of applications will begin in June 2024. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations) The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Examples of Duties Supervises Systems Programmers, Database Administrators, SAN Administrators, Application Administrators, Computer Operators, and Job Schedulers. Maintains Data Center (2) environments: air conditioning and UPS; coordinates the selection and installation of new computer equipment and associated power and HVAC equipment. Maintains vendor contracted support, such as: off-site storage, tape back-ups, Disaster Recovery support and testing, and banks and credit unions. Maintains versioning of existing mainframe and client/server software applications; conducts periodic review, analysis and upgrades to database software products; evaluates software and recommends selections. Establishes and administers procedures and controls for equipment operation, response time, scheduling, shift turnover, job documentation, file use and retention, disaster recovery, off-site storage, etc. Evaluates vendor products and services, develops product specifications and bid requests, negotiates prices, and selects vendor contracts. Coordinates and oversees maintenance of the business computers and peripherals. Tracks and reports on various aspects of operations performance. Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of short and long term goals; directs objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Identifies needs of hardware for database and application; designs layout of hardware; implements the hardware with team; ensures smooth migration of all serves and databases to new hardware; reviews and approves changes to production business systems applications; evaluates system software and hardware; evaluates installed equipment; monitors status of changes to operating systems and application system programs. Serves as resource to technical staff; provides assistance on technical problems; backs up system security staff. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. Serves as a liaison for Information Technology with other sections, divisions, departments and outside agencies; helps negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems. Minimum Qualifications Education : A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : Five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable information systems experience, which must have included at least one (1) year of supervisory and administrative experience. Other Requirements : Must be available for resolution of computer operation problems outside of normal shift hours. Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive information systems program. Methods and techniques of information systems project management. Standards and procedures for scheduling and controlling equipment utilization, file use and retention, and protecting data integrity. Current information technology products and services for business systems applications. Business System Application architectures and technical environments. Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation and employee supervision. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill in : Overseeing and participating in the supervision of a comprehensive information systems program. Planning, organizing, scheduling, and coordinating efficient utilization of equipment and staff. Tracking, analyzing, and resolving complex computer operations problems. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with user departments and other departmental personnel and managers. Planning and overseeing maintenance and repair of computers and related equipment. Specifying and managing vendor service and supply contracts. Evaluating and selecting systems hardware and software systems. Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff. Participating in the development and administration of section goals, objectives and procedures. Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals. Preparing and administering large program budgets. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 4 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate Non-Represented Pay Band E11 Minimum: $148,935.00/year - Maximum: $225,638.00/year Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $148,935.00/year - $218,976.00/year and will be commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer Current Assignment This job announcement will be used to fill two (2) vacancies- one Group Manager, Systems Engineering and one Group Manager, Systems and Data Analytics Engineering. Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Francisco Bay Area. BART is the fifth busiest passenger rail system in the nation (pre-pandemic) providing quality service running on an asset base that combines over 50 year-old infrastructure with trend-setting technology. We are seeking Engineering leadership professionals who have a passion for innovating safe and reliable solutions to complex Engineering problems, creating high performing multidisciplinary teams, and have a passion for enabling Bay Area riders to work, school, and other places they need to go. The incumbent for Systems and Data Analytics Engineering Group will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas. The incumbent for other Systems Engineering Group will lead Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. The incumbents will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas as well as others such as Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. This Deputy Director level position will lead multiple divisions totaling 20-30 engineering and management staff. The incumbents will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas as well as others such as Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. The incumbents will also be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, major special Engineering projects throughout the District including contracted professional Engineering, construction, and Maintenance services. The groups play a critical role in achieving and maintaining a State of Good Repair by interacting with Maintenance, Operations, other BART departments, and external agencies. The selected candidate will demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, technical acumen, and self motivation, as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment driving innovations and achievements in the fields of communications, controls, electronics, networks, and computer systems. The selected incumbent will demonstrate significant achievement in the following areas: Leading comprehensive multi-disciplinary Engineering and maintenance programs that prioritize safety but also include procurements, controls, and administration. Innovative and creative problem solving to optimize asset performance and Sustaining Engineering in an operational environment. Data driven change agent experience to create and lead transformation that raises the level of group effectiveness and interaction with other organizations using proven tools and techniques. Developing, communicating, and measuring aggressive goals in support of the organizations mission. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties Assumes full management responsibility for all assigned Systems Engineering areas, which may include systems integration, systems reliability, computer systems engineering, and fare collection. Provides technical oversight, direction, and guidance for projects directly or indirectly involving assets managed by Systems Engineering. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned engineering division. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Systems Engineering Group's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Provides strategic direction in the research, analysis, development and implementation of new technology in assigned programs. Oversees the administration of special systems engineering projects and major contract design and development projects; oversees and directs the work of consultant and contracted staff. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Represents the Systems Engineering Group to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief Engineer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of systems development and engineering. Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electronics, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : The equivalent of six (6) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in electronic communications and computer systems design and development or related experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative experience. Substitution: Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive systems engineering and design including communications, computer and train control systems engineering Principles and practices of communications, electronics, computer and train control systems design Principles and practices of project and contract management Principles and practices of policy development and administration Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles and practices of program development and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Skill/Ability in : Managing a comprehensive communication, computer and train control systems engineering and design program Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs Delegating authority and responsibility Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports Preparing and administering large and complex budgets Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 30, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate Non-Represented Pay Band E11 Minimum: $148,935.00/year - Maximum: $225,638.00/year Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $148,935.00/year - $218,976.00/year and will be commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer Current Assignment This job announcement will be used to fill two (2) vacancies- one Group Manager, Systems Engineering and one Group Manager, Systems and Data Analytics Engineering. Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Francisco Bay Area. BART is the fifth busiest passenger rail system in the nation (pre-pandemic) providing quality service running on an asset base that combines over 50 year-old infrastructure with trend-setting technology. We are seeking Engineering leadership professionals who have a passion for innovating safe and reliable solutions to complex Engineering problems, creating high performing multidisciplinary teams, and have a passion for enabling Bay Area riders to work, school, and other places they need to go. The incumbent for Systems and Data Analytics Engineering Group will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas. The incumbent for other Systems Engineering Group will lead Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. The incumbents will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas as well as others such as Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. This Deputy Director level position will lead multiple divisions totaling 20-30 engineering and management staff. The incumbents will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas as well as others such as Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. The incumbents will also be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, major special Engineering projects throughout the District including contracted professional Engineering, construction, and Maintenance services. The groups play a critical role in achieving and maintaining a State of Good Repair by interacting with Maintenance, Operations, other BART departments, and external agencies. The selected candidate will demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, technical acumen, and self motivation, as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment driving innovations and achievements in the fields of communications, controls, electronics, networks, and computer systems. The selected incumbent will demonstrate significant achievement in the following areas: Leading comprehensive multi-disciplinary Engineering and maintenance programs that prioritize safety but also include procurements, controls, and administration. Innovative and creative problem solving to optimize asset performance and Sustaining Engineering in an operational environment. Data driven change agent experience to create and lead transformation that raises the level of group effectiveness and interaction with other organizations using proven tools and techniques. Developing, communicating, and measuring aggressive goals in support of the organizations mission. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties Assumes full management responsibility for all assigned Systems Engineering areas, which may include systems integration, systems reliability, computer systems engineering, and fare collection. Provides technical oversight, direction, and guidance for projects directly or indirectly involving assets managed by Systems Engineering. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned engineering division. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Systems Engineering Group's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Provides strategic direction in the research, analysis, development and implementation of new technology in assigned programs. Oversees the administration of special systems engineering projects and major contract design and development projects; oversees and directs the work of consultant and contracted staff. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Represents the Systems Engineering Group to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief Engineer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of systems development and engineering. Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electronics, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : The equivalent of six (6) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in electronic communications and computer systems design and development or related experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative experience. Substitution: Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive systems engineering and design including communications, computer and train control systems engineering Principles and practices of communications, electronics, computer and train control systems design Principles and practices of project and contract management Principles and practices of policy development and administration Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles and practices of program development and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Skill/Ability in : Managing a comprehensive communication, computer and train control systems engineering and design program Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs Delegating authority and responsibility Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports Preparing and administering large and complex budgets Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary This job announcement will be used to fill 1 vacancy. It will also be used to establish an eligibility list of candidates for 12 months. The successful candidate selected for this position will assist the Assistant Superintendent, System Service and/or his designee, by coordinating and supervising janitorial maintenance services on assigned shifts within District stations and facilities. This position represents the full supervisory level over varied janitorial positions located throughout the District. Thus, incumbents are expected to exercise independent judgment in the day-to-day conduct of work. This position also provides for the instruction of staff in work and safety procedures. In addition, the incumbent will participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities, and performs related work as assigned. The incumbent may be required to work on various shifts in order to effectively manage and coordinate janitorial services. In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate expertise as defined by the current assignment as well as demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Modern and complex janitorial and maintenance principles and practices Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing Ability to analyze problems; make decisions and direct a work force Interpretation and implementation of general rules and procedures; and Collective Bargaining Agreements Basic computer applications and familiarity with Information Systems Examples of Duties Coordinates the organization and staffing activities for janitorial maintenance operations and services on an assigned shift within District stations and facilities. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements. Manages, coordinates, and assigns all janitorial activities for department employees; reviews the work plan for assigned janitorial services and activities; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Coordinates janitorial and maintenance work with various supervisors and operations staff to ensure minimal disruption of patron services. Determines materials, supplies, cleaning products and labor requirements to complete assigned work; purchases materials, supplies, and cleaning products from different vendors; assigns resources and staff. Coordinates and inspects work performed; ensures that established cleanliness standards are met; establishes that District goals have been exceeded. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Enters and receives data in PeopleSoft including time accounting, time keeping, attendance control, queries, and reports. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Service Delivery; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Coordinates janitorial and maintenance activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. Experience: Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable janitorial experience which must have included at least one (1) year of administrative and/or lead or supervisory experience. Other Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Supervisor Training, and Security Awareness preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a janitorial maintenance program. Modern and complex janitorial and maintenance principles and practices. Methods, techniques, supplies and equipment used in janitorial operations. Practices and procedures of time keeping systems. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill in: Supervising and coordinating janitorial maintenance services. Supervising, training, directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff. Allocating staff and purchasing resources to provide services. Ensuring the adherence to safe work practices and established cleanliness standards. Coordinating janitorial and maintenance services to minimize disruption of patron services. Interpreting and explaining District janitorial and maintenance policies and procedures. Preparing clear and concise reports. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 4 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 25, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary This job announcement will be used to fill 1 vacancy. It will also be used to establish an eligibility list of candidates for 12 months. The successful candidate selected for this position will assist the Assistant Superintendent, System Service and/or his designee, by coordinating and supervising janitorial maintenance services on assigned shifts within District stations and facilities. This position represents the full supervisory level over varied janitorial positions located throughout the District. Thus, incumbents are expected to exercise independent judgment in the day-to-day conduct of work. This position also provides for the instruction of staff in work and safety procedures. In addition, the incumbent will participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities, and performs related work as assigned. The incumbent may be required to work on various shifts in order to effectively manage and coordinate janitorial services. In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate expertise as defined by the current assignment as well as demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Modern and complex janitorial and maintenance principles and practices Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing Ability to analyze problems; make decisions and direct a work force Interpretation and implementation of general rules and procedures; and Collective Bargaining Agreements Basic computer applications and familiarity with Information Systems Examples of Duties Coordinates the organization and staffing activities for janitorial maintenance operations and services on an assigned shift within District stations and facilities. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements. Manages, coordinates, and assigns all janitorial activities for department employees; reviews the work plan for assigned janitorial services and activities; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Coordinates janitorial and maintenance work with various supervisors and operations staff to ensure minimal disruption of patron services. Determines materials, supplies, cleaning products and labor requirements to complete assigned work; purchases materials, supplies, and cleaning products from different vendors; assigns resources and staff. Coordinates and inspects work performed; ensures that established cleanliness standards are met; establishes that District goals have been exceeded. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Enters and receives data in PeopleSoft including time accounting, time keeping, attendance control, queries, and reports. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Transportation Officer, Service Delivery; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Coordinates janitorial and maintenance activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. Experience: Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable janitorial experience which must have included at least one (1) year of administrative and/or lead or supervisory experience. Other Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Supervisor Training, and Security Awareness preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a janitorial maintenance program. Modern and complex janitorial and maintenance principles and practices. Methods, techniques, supplies and equipment used in janitorial operations. Practices and procedures of time keeping systems. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill in: Supervising and coordinating janitorial maintenance services. Supervising, training, directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff. Allocating staff and purchasing resources to provide services. Ensuring the adherence to safe work practices and established cleanliness standards. Coordinating janitorial and maintenance services to minimize disruption of patron services. Interpreting and explaining District janitorial and maintenance policies and procedures. Preparing clear and concise reports. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 4 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate Non-Represented Pay Band E11 Minimum: $148,935.00/year - Maximum: $225,638.00/year Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $148,935.00/year - $218,976.00/year and will be commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer Current Assignment This job announcement will be used to fill 3 vacant positions. The Group Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of major capital projects and program through the various project development and delivery phases. The incumbent will work in Office of Infrastructure Delivery overseeing and leading the diversified team of engineering, construction, project control and project management staff, as well as influencing relationships with third parties and project stakeholders to help ensure successful implementation of District -wide infrastructure projects. All Group Managers should have extensive experience in leading multiple complex work programs with significant impact to the organization and be a data driven change agent. This senior role requires experience in the creation of new processes and methodologies in complex environments and large infrastructure delivery capital improvement program. These roles currently have direct and indirect reports and operate in a matrix management style across the organization. Ideal candidates should have built Project Management teams to address strategic organizational needs and/or led complex capital programs in regulated industries. This role requires strong ownership skills and the capacity to professionally drive results despite obstacles or bureaucracy. This position must demonstrate excellent stewardship of public funds for the entire department, so outstanding written and verbal communication skills at the intersection of safety, schedule, quality, budget, and operational excellence are needed. Presentation to executives of complex topics in an understandable way may include program/project delivery and controls reporting, funding utilization, and innovative improvement programs. Incumbents must demonstrate superior leadership abilities, strong organizational skills, political acumen, and self-motivation. Ensures compliance with BART’s policies and procedures and applicable state, federal and local regulations, and laws. Ensures all design and construction meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations. Provide recommendations, technical assistance and information to the executive management, and departments involved in the design, construction, and management of capital projects. Acceleration & Innovation in Program and Project Delivery Project Controls (Quality, Scheduling and Cost Estimating) Asset & Project Risk Management (ISO, IAM, or FTA background preferred) Design Engineering, leading technical teams through complex Engineering Challenges Funding, including complex grant management and contracts. Building technical teams & growing/retaining personnel Value Engineering, including documenting analysis for investments and alternatives. Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and construction. Directs performance of services by consultants and contractors for successful project completion Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets schedules, progress, and strategies. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties Supervises and manages the implementation of various capital projects by directly interfacing with the lead BART personnel for each project, other BART departments, outside stakeholders, and design/construction management consultants. Manages the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned area. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resource accordingly. Assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Plans, manages and coordinates with internal and external project stakeholders to discuss and resolve various project implementation issues. Oversees the management of engineering projects and administration of construction contracts; resolves the most complex design and safety issues; provides contract oversight for consultant services. Oversees the production of contract documents including specifications, manuals, agreements, and related documents. Manages the administration of construction and design/build contracts; develops requests for proposal; evaluates bids; makes recommendations on contract award; negotiates contracts; oversees and administers contracts; ensures appropriate technical, legal, and fiscal controls exist within contracts. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the program budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Explains, justifies, and defends programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant Chief; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering and construction management. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Minimum Qualifications Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience Six (6) years of professional (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in engineering, project management or related experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management experience. License or Certificate Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California preferred. Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Other Requirements May require work outside of normal business hours. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Operations of a comprehensive capital engineering and construction program. Principles and practices of program and project management. Principles and practices of construction management. Principles and practices of contract administration. Principles and practices of policy development and administration. Methods and techniques of developing engineering and construction specifications, manuals, and related documents. Project funding types and sources. Complex design plans and specifications. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Skill in : Managing assigned program area within a comprehensive capital engineering and construction program. Developing and administering program goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments. Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs. Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of lower-level staff. Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff. Delegating authority and responsibility. Performing complex project management duties. Developing engineering plans, specifications, and estimates. Identifying project risks and formulating mitigation measures. Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Preparing and administering large and complex budgets. Conflict resolution and mediation. Negotiating agreements with external entities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate Non-Represented Pay Band E11 Minimum: $148,935.00/year - Maximum: $225,638.00/year Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $148,935.00/year - $218,976.00/year and will be commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer Current Assignment This job announcement will be used to fill 3 vacant positions. The Group Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of major capital projects and program through the various project development and delivery phases. The incumbent will work in Office of Infrastructure Delivery overseeing and leading the diversified team of engineering, construction, project control and project management staff, as well as influencing relationships with third parties and project stakeholders to help ensure successful implementation of District -wide infrastructure projects. All Group Managers should have extensive experience in leading multiple complex work programs with significant impact to the organization and be a data driven change agent. This senior role requires experience in the creation of new processes and methodologies in complex environments and large infrastructure delivery capital improvement program. These roles currently have direct and indirect reports and operate in a matrix management style across the organization. Ideal candidates should have built Project Management teams to address strategic organizational needs and/or led complex capital programs in regulated industries. This role requires strong ownership skills and the capacity to professionally drive results despite obstacles or bureaucracy. This position must demonstrate excellent stewardship of public funds for the entire department, so outstanding written and verbal communication skills at the intersection of safety, schedule, quality, budget, and operational excellence are needed. Presentation to executives of complex topics in an understandable way may include program/project delivery and controls reporting, funding utilization, and innovative improvement programs. Incumbents must demonstrate superior leadership abilities, strong organizational skills, political acumen, and self-motivation. Ensures compliance with BART’s policies and procedures and applicable state, federal and local regulations, and laws. Ensures all design and construction meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations. Provide recommendations, technical assistance and information to the executive management, and departments involved in the design, construction, and management of capital projects. Acceleration & Innovation in Program and Project Delivery Project Controls (Quality, Scheduling and Cost Estimating) Asset & Project Risk Management (ISO, IAM, or FTA background preferred) Design Engineering, leading technical teams through complex Engineering Challenges Funding, including complex grant management and contracts. Building technical teams & growing/retaining personnel Value Engineering, including documenting analysis for investments and alternatives. Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and construction. Directs performance of services by consultants and contractors for successful project completion Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets schedules, progress, and strategies. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Examples of Duties Supervises and manages the implementation of various capital projects by directly interfacing with the lead BART personnel for each project, other BART departments, outside stakeholders, and design/construction management consultants. Manages the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned area. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resource accordingly. Assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Plans, manages and coordinates with internal and external project stakeholders to discuss and resolve various project implementation issues. Oversees the management of engineering projects and administration of construction contracts; resolves the most complex design and safety issues; provides contract oversight for consultant services. Oversees the production of contract documents including specifications, manuals, agreements, and related documents. Manages the administration of construction and design/build contracts; develops requests for proposal; evaluates bids; makes recommendations on contract award; negotiates contracts; oversees and administers contracts; ensures appropriate technical, legal, and fiscal controls exist within contracts. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the program budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Explains, justifies, and defends programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant Chief; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering and construction management. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Minimum Qualifications Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience Six (6) years of professional (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in engineering, project management or related experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management experience. License or Certificate Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California preferred. Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Other Requirements May require work outside of normal business hours. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Operations of a comprehensive capital engineering and construction program. Principles and practices of program and project management. Principles and practices of construction management. Principles and practices of contract administration. Principles and practices of policy development and administration. Methods and techniques of developing engineering and construction specifications, manuals, and related documents. Project funding types and sources. Complex design plans and specifications. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Skill in : Managing assigned program area within a comprehensive capital engineering and construction program. Developing and administering program goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments. Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs. Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of lower-level staff. Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff. Delegating authority and responsibility. Performing complex project management duties. Developing engineering plans, specifications, and estimates. Identifying project risks and formulating mitigation measures. Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Preparing and administering large and complex budgets. Conflict resolution and mediation. Negotiating agreements with external entities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
San Carlos, California, United States
General The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Administrator is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the District’s DBE programs for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) and the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans). The DBE Administrator serves as the District’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) for SamTrans and Caltrain and will report to the Manager, Civil Rights Programs. This position works with a high degree of independence as a subject matter expert. Essential Functions & Duties Examples of Essential Functions: Plan, develop, coordinate, and administer the DBE programs to ensure compliance with federally mandated programs that encourage participation with businesses that are owned and controlled by social and economically disadvantaged individuals. Identify, execute, and monitor the need for additional Small Business Enterprise (SBE) elements or minority business programs from which the District may want to engage. Draft contract language and terms consistent with the goals, policies, and procedures of the DBE programs. Subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders regarding DBE program policies and procedures, DBE-related contract compliance, and other areas related to the DBE programs. Examples of Duties : Administer the District’s DBE and payment monitoring system to ensure prompt payment to all subcontractors and the appropriate utilization of proposed DBE firms. Maintain bidders lists and submit shortfall analyses as required to the FTA. Independently consider options for increasing DBE goal achievement, and implement new strategies and techniques for program improvement. Recommend and advise executive management and the Boards of Directors regarding DBE program and SBE policy implementation. Report on DBE participation to stakeholders such as project managers, the Boards of Directors, Federal Transportation Administration, and the California Department of Transportation. Identify, investigate, and recommend solutions to resolve issues and complaints involving the administration of the DBE programs. Update bid document language and review proposals for compliance with DBE-related requirements. Present DBE contract terms at Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal meetings. Represent Caltrain and SamTrans as part of the California Unified Certification Program and the Business Outreach Committee. Collect and interpret independent cost estimate data in order to develop accurate contract-specific DBE or SBE goals. Assess, review, and identify key strategies for DBE program growth for the District. Lead studies of DBE utilization and availability. Develop and submit overall agency triennial goals. Interview and assist DBE applicants with their applications. Coordinate and lead District SBE and DBE outreach activities. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, construction management, accounting, or a related field. Qualified professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Three years full-time experience administering a DBE Program or similar business diversity programs. Preferred Qualifications: Effective written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience utilizing contractor utilization software (e.g. B2GNow) is desirable. CUCP or other State Unified Certification Program DBE Certification training is desirable. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees: Health and Welfare Benefits: Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees. Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year. Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses. Retirement Medical Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District. Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option. Holidays and Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase. Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays. Financial Planning Benefits: Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension. CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6% Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000 Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members. Growth and Education Benefits: Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District. Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000. Other Amazing Benefits: Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union. Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement. Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees. For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions. Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
May 01, 2024
Full Time
General The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Administrator is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the District’s DBE programs for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) and the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans). The DBE Administrator serves as the District’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) for SamTrans and Caltrain and will report to the Manager, Civil Rights Programs. This position works with a high degree of independence as a subject matter expert. Essential Functions & Duties Examples of Essential Functions: Plan, develop, coordinate, and administer the DBE programs to ensure compliance with federally mandated programs that encourage participation with businesses that are owned and controlled by social and economically disadvantaged individuals. Identify, execute, and monitor the need for additional Small Business Enterprise (SBE) elements or minority business programs from which the District may want to engage. Draft contract language and terms consistent with the goals, policies, and procedures of the DBE programs. Subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders regarding DBE program policies and procedures, DBE-related contract compliance, and other areas related to the DBE programs. Examples of Duties : Administer the District’s DBE and payment monitoring system to ensure prompt payment to all subcontractors and the appropriate utilization of proposed DBE firms. Maintain bidders lists and submit shortfall analyses as required to the FTA. Independently consider options for increasing DBE goal achievement, and implement new strategies and techniques for program improvement. Recommend and advise executive management and the Boards of Directors regarding DBE program and SBE policy implementation. Report on DBE participation to stakeholders such as project managers, the Boards of Directors, Federal Transportation Administration, and the California Department of Transportation. Identify, investigate, and recommend solutions to resolve issues and complaints involving the administration of the DBE programs. Update bid document language and review proposals for compliance with DBE-related requirements. Present DBE contract terms at Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal meetings. Represent Caltrain and SamTrans as part of the California Unified Certification Program and the Business Outreach Committee. Collect and interpret independent cost estimate data in order to develop accurate contract-specific DBE or SBE goals. Assess, review, and identify key strategies for DBE program growth for the District. Lead studies of DBE utilization and availability. Develop and submit overall agency triennial goals. Interview and assist DBE applicants with their applications. Coordinate and lead District SBE and DBE outreach activities. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, construction management, accounting, or a related field. Qualified professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Three years full-time experience administering a DBE Program or similar business diversity programs. Preferred Qualifications: Effective written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience utilizing contractor utilization software (e.g. B2GNow) is desirable. CUCP or other State Unified Certification Program DBE Certification training is desirable. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees: Health and Welfare Benefits: Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees. Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year. Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses. Retirement Medical Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District. Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option. Holidays and Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase. Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays. Financial Planning Benefits: Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension. CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6% Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000 Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members. Growth and Education Benefits: Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District. Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000. Other Amazing Benefits: Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union. Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement. Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees. For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions. Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Long Beach, CA
City of Long Beach, California, United States
DESCRIPTION Accepting online applications only. Apply online 24 hours a day, beginning February 22, 2019. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice. This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $30,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $78,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here . To learn more about salary and benefits click here . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; responds to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigates or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions; prepares log of activities and keeps records; may act as radio dispatcher or jailer; assists in administrative and operational activities; and performs other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Applicants must meet one of the following options A, B or C: A. California Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830, 830.1, and 830.2 and possession of a valid Basic POST Certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) *. OR B. Out of State Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience and possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) (proof required) *. OR C. Reserve Officer Applicants: Current status as a reserve officer in the State of California, possession of POST Level 1 certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) and completion of 2,000 paid or volunteer hours working in a patrol capacity responding to a wide range of general calls for service. Additional Requirements to File: U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency. Twenty-one years of age or older. A valid driver's license. U.S. Citizenship or have applied for citizenship. Citizenship must be granted within three years of appointment. No felony convictions. Possess good observation, writing, communication and human relation skills. Possess good leadership and public service qualities. Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance and strength. Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population. Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations. *Proof of required documents, such as Basic POST certificate, Basic Course Waiver, POST Level 1 Certificate, or DD - 214 Member 4 for Veteran's Credit, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent college coursework in related field is desirable. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian languages are highly desirable SELECTION PROCEDURE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application Packet.....................................Qualifying This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process. Applications are evaluated based on training, experience, education, certificates and/or licenses. There is no examination. This is a continuous eligible list, which will expire in six months, but may be extended. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed. The continuous eligible list will expire in six months but may be extended. Eligible lists may be established periodically. Individuals identified as the best-qualified applicants will be called to participate in the final selection procedure administered by the Police Department. After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination. In addition, physical ability, polygraph and psychological examinations will be given. If you do not receive notification, four (4) weeks after filing, contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer. F23NN-19B KRR 2/20/2019 Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.) • Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave • Deferred Compensation • Credit Union Membership • Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Free Employee Parking • Paid Parental Leave* *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). Closing Date/Time: Continuous
May 01, 2024
Full Time
DESCRIPTION Accepting online applications only. Apply online 24 hours a day, beginning February 22, 2019. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice. This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $30,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $78,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here . To learn more about salary and benefits click here . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; responds to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigates or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions; prepares log of activities and keeps records; may act as radio dispatcher or jailer; assists in administrative and operational activities; and performs other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Applicants must meet one of the following options A, B or C: A. California Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830, 830.1, and 830.2 and possession of a valid Basic POST Certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) *. OR B. Out of State Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience and possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) (proof required) *. OR C. Reserve Officer Applicants: Current status as a reserve officer in the State of California, possession of POST Level 1 certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) and completion of 2,000 paid or volunteer hours working in a patrol capacity responding to a wide range of general calls for service. Additional Requirements to File: U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency. Twenty-one years of age or older. A valid driver's license. U.S. Citizenship or have applied for citizenship. Citizenship must be granted within three years of appointment. No felony convictions. Possess good observation, writing, communication and human relation skills. Possess good leadership and public service qualities. Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance and strength. Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population. Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations. *Proof of required documents, such as Basic POST certificate, Basic Course Waiver, POST Level 1 Certificate, or DD - 214 Member 4 for Veteran's Credit, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent college coursework in related field is desirable. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian languages are highly desirable SELECTION PROCEDURE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application Packet.....................................Qualifying This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process. Applications are evaluated based on training, experience, education, certificates and/or licenses. There is no examination. This is a continuous eligible list, which will expire in six months, but may be extended. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed. The continuous eligible list will expire in six months but may be extended. Eligible lists may be established periodically. Individuals identified as the best-qualified applicants will be called to participate in the final selection procedure administered by the Police Department. After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination. In addition, physical ability, polygraph and psychological examinations will be given. If you do not receive notification, four (4) weeks after filing, contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer. F23NN-19B KRR 2/20/2019 Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.) • Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave • Deferred Compensation • Credit Union Membership • Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Free Employee Parking • Paid Parental Leave* *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Los Angeles Metro
Los Angeles, California, United States
Basic Function Works closely with the Chief Planning and Development Officer to develop and implement Metro's Planning and Development programs, initiatives, and activities to enhance communities. Example Of Duties Supports the Chief Planning and Development Officer in directing the workplan and actions of the Planning and Development Department staff Supports the Chief Planning and Development Officer with transportation planning and programming in support of Metro′s focus on customer service, value to taxpayers, delivery of programs and projects, and innovation Develops goals, major priorities, and strategies to improve mobility and air quality and resolve major transportation issues Creates and implements policies to provide effective transportation projects and services Identifies and secures grant funding necessary to underwrite a multi-billion-dollar transportation capital and operating portfolio Develops and implements procedures to effectively implement actions that support and protect the public interest Directs community oriented joint development projects and new business opportunities, and provides high-level direction on all Metro real estate activity Leads staff in inter-departmental and inter-agency collaboration and cooperation Collaborates with the Chief Planning and Development Officer in analyzing policies and formulating and presenting policy recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Metro Board of Directors on multimodal integrated planning, transit-oriented communities and transportation demand management, long range transportation planning and mobility corridors, highways, financial planning, programming, and grant management matters Supports the Chief Planning and Development Officer in the preparation and updating of a long-range transportation plan addressing public transit and paratransit, highways, streets, and roads; traffic management; and goods movement Directs the analysis and documentation required to assess environmental impacts and meet requirements of California and federal environmental laws and regulations for all of Metro's programs and projects Works with outside agencies and policy makers to create partnerships and secure support for programs and projects Consults with and recommends to CEO and management effective legislative and communications programs to enhance Metro′s image Discusses, informs, and advises management on department operations and special projects Develops, monitors, and adheres to budget Develops solutions for challenges arising from constrained and conflicted resource demands Prepares and maintains forecasts of sources of funding for transportation projects and services Implements programs to train and prepare all planning and programming staff to advance professionally Advocates Metro′s safety vision; approves and adopts the agency′s safety rules, policies, and procedures; communicates safety expectations; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of the entire agency 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 two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant executive management-level experience in transportation planning, programming, and project development 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 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience managing and delivering multimodal transportation planning, including public transit, rail/bus rapid transit, regional rail, complete streets, highways, roadways, goods movement planning, and/or urban planning Experience overseeing countywide/regional short and/or long-range transportation planning, corridor planning, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and alternatives analysis studies, travel demand modeling, and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) planning projects Experience seeking federal, state, and local funding opportunities and applying federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies related to transportation systems and infrastructure, including Caltrans, Council of Governments (CoGs), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), etc Experience directing staff and managing multi-disciplinary planning teams to develop innovative policies and planning approaches to support and implement planning, mobility, sustainability, and equity goals Experience presenting complex information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, to board members, committees, and/or the public Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of transportation land use planning and regulations, and public administration, funding, and finance, and joint development Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding sources, and real estate leasing and development practices Financial, analytical, and statistical research processes and procedures Policy issues impacting and shaping the environmental, social, and political environment surrounding transportation Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation Capital and operating budgets Leadership principles and modern management theory Skills: Planning, organizing, and controlling the integrated work of a multi-tiered organizational unit in providing transit planning and programming services Developing and implementing objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls Providing leadership and determining strategies to achieve goals Communicating effectively orally and in writing Critical thinking for effective problem definition and resolution Managing diverse internal workforce and external constituencies Facilitating and negotiating at individual and group levels Building and managing effective teams Abilities: Manage and prioritize complex multiple tasks Direct and assign limited financial, personnel, and temporal resources Represent agency effectively in vastly different forums, including elected official, business, legal, and the public communities Represent Metro before the Board of Directors, elected officials, staff, the public, and the media Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions swiftly and nimbly and in responding to rapidly changing environments Think proactively and creatively; embrace innovation within reasonable constraints Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and contracts Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence 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 www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 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. (SH) *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis 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. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Basic Function Works closely with the Chief Planning and Development Officer to develop and implement Metro's Planning and Development programs, initiatives, and activities to enhance communities. Example Of Duties Supports the Chief Planning and Development Officer in directing the workplan and actions of the Planning and Development Department staff Supports the Chief Planning and Development Officer with transportation planning and programming in support of Metro′s focus on customer service, value to taxpayers, delivery of programs and projects, and innovation Develops goals, major priorities, and strategies to improve mobility and air quality and resolve major transportation issues Creates and implements policies to provide effective transportation projects and services Identifies and secures grant funding necessary to underwrite a multi-billion-dollar transportation capital and operating portfolio Develops and implements procedures to effectively implement actions that support and protect the public interest Directs community oriented joint development projects and new business opportunities, and provides high-level direction on all Metro real estate activity Leads staff in inter-departmental and inter-agency collaboration and cooperation Collaborates with the Chief Planning and Development Officer in analyzing policies and formulating and presenting policy recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Metro Board of Directors on multimodal integrated planning, transit-oriented communities and transportation demand management, long range transportation planning and mobility corridors, highways, financial planning, programming, and grant management matters Supports the Chief Planning and Development Officer in the preparation and updating of a long-range transportation plan addressing public transit and paratransit, highways, streets, and roads; traffic management; and goods movement Directs the analysis and documentation required to assess environmental impacts and meet requirements of California and federal environmental laws and regulations for all of Metro's programs and projects Works with outside agencies and policy makers to create partnerships and secure support for programs and projects Consults with and recommends to CEO and management effective legislative and communications programs to enhance Metro′s image Discusses, informs, and advises management on department operations and special projects Develops, monitors, and adheres to budget Develops solutions for challenges arising from constrained and conflicted resource demands Prepares and maintains forecasts of sources of funding for transportation projects and services Implements programs to train and prepare all planning and programming staff to advance professionally Advocates Metro′s safety vision; approves and adopts the agency′s safety rules, policies, and procedures; communicates safety expectations; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of the entire agency 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 two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant executive management-level experience in transportation planning, programming, and project development 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 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience managing and delivering multimodal transportation planning, including public transit, rail/bus rapid transit, regional rail, complete streets, highways, roadways, goods movement planning, and/or urban planning Experience overseeing countywide/regional short and/or long-range transportation planning, corridor planning, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and alternatives analysis studies, travel demand modeling, and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) planning projects Experience seeking federal, state, and local funding opportunities and applying federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies related to transportation systems and infrastructure, including Caltrans, Council of Governments (CoGs), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), etc Experience directing staff and managing multi-disciplinary planning teams to develop innovative policies and planning approaches to support and implement planning, mobility, sustainability, and equity goals Experience presenting complex information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, to board members, committees, and/or the public Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of transportation land use planning and regulations, and public administration, funding, and finance, and joint development Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding sources, and real estate leasing and development practices Financial, analytical, and statistical research processes and procedures Policy issues impacting and shaping the environmental, social, and political environment surrounding transportation Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation Capital and operating budgets Leadership principles and modern management theory Skills: Planning, organizing, and controlling the integrated work of a multi-tiered organizational unit in providing transit planning and programming services Developing and implementing objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls Providing leadership and determining strategies to achieve goals Communicating effectively orally and in writing Critical thinking for effective problem definition and resolution Managing diverse internal workforce and external constituencies Facilitating and negotiating at individual and group levels Building and managing effective teams Abilities: Manage and prioritize complex multiple tasks Direct and assign limited financial, personnel, and temporal resources Represent agency effectively in vastly different forums, including elected official, business, legal, and the public communities Represent Metro before the Board of Directors, elected officials, staff, the public, and the media Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions swiftly and nimbly and in responding to rapidly changing environments Think proactively and creatively; embrace innovation within reasonable constraints Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and contracts Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence 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 www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 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. (SH) *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis 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. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Los Angeles Metro
Los Angeles, California, United States
Basic Function Serves as Metro's liaison to the public, elected officials, and private entities; communicates the benefits of new transportation projects; and keeps the community informed of construction impact and Metro transit services, systems, programs, and projects. Example Of Duties Plans and implements publicity efforts, strategies, and outreach programs to promote local government and community support for participation in Metro services and projects Plans, coordinates, negotiates, and facilitates community meetings, press conferences, and special media events to promote the Service Sector and Metro′s projects, programs, initiatives and milestones Represents Metro before public officials; private entities; professional, civic, and governmental groups; career fairs; community and special events; and task forces Updates project webpage and digital assets, and analyzes web metrics Photographs public events and meetings Researches incidents, complaints, and concerns; and interfaces with management at all levels of the organization to resolve issues Provides verbal or written responses to transportation concerns and inquiries from internal and external customers Recommends strategies to promote Metro′s strategic goal and objectives Maintains records and prepares routine and special reports and correspondence Performs administrative duties, such as coordinating the hotline and project e-mails; coordinating meeting logistics; resolving issues; setting up and confirming participation at meetings and events; screening, responding to, or forwarding telephone calls; reviewing incoming mail and electronic communications; and setting up meetings on behalf of the General Manager, including notifying and confirming participants, locating and reserving sites, setting up room, and preparing and providing support materials Keeps up to date on current and proposed activities and programs, and applicable regulations by attending Board, council, or community meetings Promotes Metro′s projects, programs and initiatives by disseminating public information, assisting in or attending special events, and interacting with community stakeholders Organizes and conducts site visits and tours of Metro facilities Carries out construction impact programs in relation to transit corridor projects Coordinates field efforts related to marketing campaigns used to mitigate construction impacts Keeps the community and elected officials informed of construction project impacts Conducts safety education outreach program for rail before and during construction May prepare reports, newsletter, correspondence, and talking materials as requested by management or public officials 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 Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field Experience One year of relevant experience performing community relations work 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 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience developing strategic outreach and communications plans related to public programming to involve residents from diverse backgrounds and interest groups. Experience working with diverse individuals and groups with competing deadlines. Experience supporting consultants and department staff. Experience utilizing a Customer Relationship Management system such as Salesforce. Knowledge: Community relations theories, principles and practices Structure, functioning and protocol of local government, public agencies, and community groups Applicable local, state and federal laws Protocol of communicating with and for public agencies Group dynamics and community organizing techniques Theories, principles and practices of governmental accounting, business finance, and recordkeeping Financial, analytical and statistical research techniques, methods, and procedures Report presentation methods Social media applications Applicable business software applications Skills: Representing Metro before the public and delivering presentations to community stakeholders Coordinating and facilitating community meetings and events Establishing and implementing policies Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgement and creativity in decision making Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels and departments of Metro employees and outside representatives Abilities: Design, implement, and manage public or community programs to promote Metro′s services and programs Coordinate multiple projects and meet tight time constraints and deadlines Prepare clear, comprehensive reports and responses to transportation concerns Determine strategies to achieve goals Understand, interpret, and apply relevant policies, laws, regulations, and contracts 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 www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 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. (AM) *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis 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. Closing Date/Time: 13-MAY-24
May 02, 2024
Full Time
Basic Function Serves as Metro's liaison to the public, elected officials, and private entities; communicates the benefits of new transportation projects; and keeps the community informed of construction impact and Metro transit services, systems, programs, and projects. Example Of Duties Plans and implements publicity efforts, strategies, and outreach programs to promote local government and community support for participation in Metro services and projects Plans, coordinates, negotiates, and facilitates community meetings, press conferences, and special media events to promote the Service Sector and Metro′s projects, programs, initiatives and milestones Represents Metro before public officials; private entities; professional, civic, and governmental groups; career fairs; community and special events; and task forces Updates project webpage and digital assets, and analyzes web metrics Photographs public events and meetings Researches incidents, complaints, and concerns; and interfaces with management at all levels of the organization to resolve issues Provides verbal or written responses to transportation concerns and inquiries from internal and external customers Recommends strategies to promote Metro′s strategic goal and objectives Maintains records and prepares routine and special reports and correspondence Performs administrative duties, such as coordinating the hotline and project e-mails; coordinating meeting logistics; resolving issues; setting up and confirming participation at meetings and events; screening, responding to, or forwarding telephone calls; reviewing incoming mail and electronic communications; and setting up meetings on behalf of the General Manager, including notifying and confirming participants, locating and reserving sites, setting up room, and preparing and providing support materials Keeps up to date on current and proposed activities and programs, and applicable regulations by attending Board, council, or community meetings Promotes Metro′s projects, programs and initiatives by disseminating public information, assisting in or attending special events, and interacting with community stakeholders Organizes and conducts site visits and tours of Metro facilities Carries out construction impact programs in relation to transit corridor projects Coordinates field efforts related to marketing campaigns used to mitigate construction impacts Keeps the community and elected officials informed of construction project impacts Conducts safety education outreach program for rail before and during construction May prepare reports, newsletter, correspondence, and talking materials as requested by management or public officials 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 Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field Experience One year of relevant experience performing community relations work 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 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience developing strategic outreach and communications plans related to public programming to involve residents from diverse backgrounds and interest groups. Experience working with diverse individuals and groups with competing deadlines. Experience supporting consultants and department staff. Experience utilizing a Customer Relationship Management system such as Salesforce. Knowledge: Community relations theories, principles and practices Structure, functioning and protocol of local government, public agencies, and community groups Applicable local, state and federal laws Protocol of communicating with and for public agencies Group dynamics and community organizing techniques Theories, principles and practices of governmental accounting, business finance, and recordkeeping Financial, analytical and statistical research techniques, methods, and procedures Report presentation methods Social media applications Applicable business software applications Skills: Representing Metro before the public and delivering presentations to community stakeholders Coordinating and facilitating community meetings and events Establishing and implementing policies Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgement and creativity in decision making Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels and departments of Metro employees and outside representatives Abilities: Design, implement, and manage public or community programs to promote Metro′s services and programs Coordinate multiple projects and meet tight time constraints and deadlines Prepare clear, comprehensive reports and responses to transportation concerns Determine strategies to achieve goals Understand, interpret, and apply relevant policies, laws, regulations, and contracts 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 www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 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. (AM) *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis 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. Closing Date/Time: 13-MAY-24
Los Angeles Metro
Los Angeles, California, United States
Basic Function Plans, directs, and manages assigned programs/activities of Metro′s financial operations, including Budget, Treasury, Accounting, Local Programming, TAP (Transit Access Pass), and/or budget-related activities for Measure R projects and programs; develops and implements financial policies for Metro with the intent of ensuring financial compliance and efficient and effective use of available financial and human capital. Example Of Duties Establishes budget goals and major priorities for assigned program area(s) Directs the daily operations of assigned area(s) in accordance with established policies, procedures, processes, and applicable laws and regulations Coordinates with various Metro departments on major initiatives and projects Directs the preparation of comprehensive studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and reports needed to support Metro′s Board of Directors′ policy decisions Develops performance measurements and implementation strategies to ensure program and agency objectives are achieved Utilizes technology to monitor and analyze all operating and capital expenditures to identify budget variances and forecast future costs Creates and oversees the implementation of various statistical models to forecast key cost drivers and resource requirements for Metro′s operating, capital, or subsidy budgets Directs or provides necessary and appropriate input to the annual preparation of budget instruction manual to guide departments when developing fiscal year budget Prepares or directs the preparation of a budget document or other related material(s) to support adoption by Metro′s Board of Directors Administers various financial software or database programs to support and ensure the accuracy of Metro′s financial information system and ongoing operations Gathers or reviews capital project requests in order to identify funding sources and strategies and/or make recommendations for debt financing and capital program inclusion in adopted budget Serves as an intra-/inter-departmental resource to support and provide sound financial management practices, policy guidance, and development within Metro; develops support staff team to implement financial policies and procedures Interacts with external agencies and citizen/business stakeholders to ensure proper coordination and implementation of adopted Metro policies, funding allocations, or program requirements Directs the work of consultant engagements related to banking, debt management, software implementations, technology changes, pension administration, or other areas specific to assigned responsibilities Responds to and leads corrective action as appropriate on any audit recommendations within assigned area Develops, directs, and presents periodic reporting to executive management, Metro′s Board of Directors, committees, and outside agencies Briefs executive staff and Metro′s Board of Directors on financial analysis results, as necessary Directs the conducting of special studies and analyses at the direction of executive staff and Metro′s Board of Directors, including reports of findings and recommendations Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro′s safety rules, policies, and procedures Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out 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 Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant senior management-level experience managing investments, revenue, capital and/or operating budget, accounting, or related financial administration area(s) Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements Treasury Department incumbents must be bondable Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) preferred 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 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience applying Salesforce principles, methods, techniques, and tools. Experience managing Salesforce Software as a Service (SaaS) implementation projects. Experience overseeing government projects with budgets of over $5 million dollars. Experience leading a team of a developers, testers, and administrators from project inception to project implementation. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or similar certification is preferred, but not required. Salesforce solutions Architect Certification or Salesforce systems Architect certification is preferred, but not required. Knowledge: Theories, principles, and best practices of capital and operating budgeting, public finance, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial controls and financial information systems, and investment management Applicable, local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing budgeting, funding, and the financial operations of a public transportation agency Financial modeling, forecasting/estimating, research, and analysis Administrative methods, including goal setting, budget development and implementation, forecasting, and funding sources Current financial and database management software, such as Oracle Database and Financials, and Microsoft Office Suite applications Modern management theory Skills: Directing the overall operations of major financial functions Determining strategies to achieve goals Writing, establishing, and implementing public finance policies and procedures, including providing supporting documentation Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and offering multiple mitigating options Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, elected officials, and outside representatives Directing, recruiting, training, mentoring, motivating, and retaining assigned staff Abilities: Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Collaborate with professionals from different professional disciplines Recognize when variables/circumstances/policy objectives have changed and ensure work processes are appropriately adjusted to accommodate Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Represent Metro before elected officials and the public Plan financial and staffing needs 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 www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 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. (JC) *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis 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. Closing Date/Time: 20-MAY-24
Apr 19, 2024
Full Time
Basic Function Plans, directs, and manages assigned programs/activities of Metro′s financial operations, including Budget, Treasury, Accounting, Local Programming, TAP (Transit Access Pass), and/or budget-related activities for Measure R projects and programs; develops and implements financial policies for Metro with the intent of ensuring financial compliance and efficient and effective use of available financial and human capital. Example Of Duties Establishes budget goals and major priorities for assigned program area(s) Directs the daily operations of assigned area(s) in accordance with established policies, procedures, processes, and applicable laws and regulations Coordinates with various Metro departments on major initiatives and projects Directs the preparation of comprehensive studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and reports needed to support Metro′s Board of Directors′ policy decisions Develops performance measurements and implementation strategies to ensure program and agency objectives are achieved Utilizes technology to monitor and analyze all operating and capital expenditures to identify budget variances and forecast future costs Creates and oversees the implementation of various statistical models to forecast key cost drivers and resource requirements for Metro′s operating, capital, or subsidy budgets Directs or provides necessary and appropriate input to the annual preparation of budget instruction manual to guide departments when developing fiscal year budget Prepares or directs the preparation of a budget document or other related material(s) to support adoption by Metro′s Board of Directors Administers various financial software or database programs to support and ensure the accuracy of Metro′s financial information system and ongoing operations Gathers or reviews capital project requests in order to identify funding sources and strategies and/or make recommendations for debt financing and capital program inclusion in adopted budget Serves as an intra-/inter-departmental resource to support and provide sound financial management practices, policy guidance, and development within Metro; develops support staff team to implement financial policies and procedures Interacts with external agencies and citizen/business stakeholders to ensure proper coordination and implementation of adopted Metro policies, funding allocations, or program requirements Directs the work of consultant engagements related to banking, debt management, software implementations, technology changes, pension administration, or other areas specific to assigned responsibilities Responds to and leads corrective action as appropriate on any audit recommendations within assigned area Develops, directs, and presents periodic reporting to executive management, Metro′s Board of Directors, committees, and outside agencies Briefs executive staff and Metro′s Board of Directors on financial analysis results, as necessary Directs the conducting of special studies and analyses at the direction of executive staff and Metro′s Board of Directors, including reports of findings and recommendations Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro′s safety rules, policies, and procedures Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out 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 Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant senior management-level experience managing investments, revenue, capital and/or operating budget, accounting, or related financial administration area(s) Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements Treasury Department incumbents must be bondable Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) preferred 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 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications: Experience applying Salesforce principles, methods, techniques, and tools. Experience managing Salesforce Software as a Service (SaaS) implementation projects. Experience overseeing government projects with budgets of over $5 million dollars. Experience leading a team of a developers, testers, and administrators from project inception to project implementation. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or similar certification is preferred, but not required. Salesforce solutions Architect Certification or Salesforce systems Architect certification is preferred, but not required. Knowledge: Theories, principles, and best practices of capital and operating budgeting, public finance, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial controls and financial information systems, and investment management Applicable, local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing budgeting, funding, and the financial operations of a public transportation agency Financial modeling, forecasting/estimating, research, and analysis Administrative methods, including goal setting, budget development and implementation, forecasting, and funding sources Current financial and database management software, such as Oracle Database and Financials, and Microsoft Office Suite applications Modern management theory Skills: Directing the overall operations of major financial functions Determining strategies to achieve goals Writing, establishing, and implementing public finance policies and procedures, including providing supporting documentation Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and offering multiple mitigating options Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, elected officials, and outside representatives Directing, recruiting, training, mentoring, motivating, and retaining assigned staff Abilities: Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Collaborate with professionals from different professional disciplines Recognize when variables/circumstances/policy objectives have changed and ensure work processes are appropriately adjusted to accommodate Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Represent Metro before elected officials and the public Plan financial and staffing needs 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 www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 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. (JC) *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis 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. Closing Date/Time: 20-MAY-24
Los Angeles Metro
Los Angeles, California, United States
Basic Function Performs highly complex real estate work in Appraisal, Acquisition/Relocation, or Asset Management. For Appraisal: Performs: highly complex real estate appraisals functions to determine the fair market value of properties required for active projects; prepares appraisal reviews and recommends values for acquisition or rental purposes; and coordinates procurement, contract management, and file management related to appraisal assignments. For Acquisition/Relocation: Performs highly complex real estate acquisition and relocation functions; acquires real property required for active projects either through negotiations or eminent domain; provides oversight and coordination for internal management of special projects, including environmental investigations; provides oversight and management of outside acquisition and relocation consultants, including procurement, contract management, and file management. For Asset Management: Coordinates real estate leasing and access agreements for real estate activities adjacent to, over, or under Metro right-of-way (ROW), with both private property owners and internal agency departments to ensure that transit services are not interrupted and safety is maintained; and establishes and follows best management practices. Example Of Duties Performs a broad range of complex, cross-sectional real estate and right-of-way functions Plans and manages real estate projects Reviews title reports, appraisals, and similar support documents and reports Assists management in preparing real estate revenue goals and budget reports estimating real estate related costs Inspects real estate both in person and using computer programs to document conditions Evaluates Metro's real estate needs, identifies opportunities to enhance safety and revenues, and recommends policies and procedures to enhance department efficiency and accuracy of management of assets Prepares written and oral reports, resolutions, correspondence, and legal documents Represents the department in meetings with other departments/divisions, property owners and tenants, and business and community groups to make presentations or respond to inquiries Provides oversight and management of outside consultants Provides leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on complex real estate issues Provides training to support staff on real estate related functions Coordinates work activity of both professional and administrative staff when working on special projects Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out For Appraisal Analyzes property requirements to understand the potential impacts to the property Prepares appraisal scope of work, reviews real estate appraisals for thoroughness and professional completion, and prepares appraisals as appropriate Communicates with management and outside counsel regarding issues that are significant in appraisals prepared for property owners For Acquisition/Relocation Negotiates with property owners or their agents for purchase or voluntary transfer of property Coordinates with escrow and title companies relative to ownership and conditions of title Prepares and presents relocation related notices Reviews and processes relocation claims and payments Provides oversight on acquisition and relocation delivery milestones Solicits consultant(s) for the preparation and review of environmental investigation reports For Asset Management Coordinates use of Metro assets (land) with internal departments Executes agreements that enable safe, short-term use of or access to Metro land Manages assets sensibly to reduce Metro expenses for maintenance and upkeep 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 Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field Experience Five years of relevant experience in real estate services, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment, such as eminent domain, property appraisal review, etc.; experience in municipal government real estate management preferred 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 Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) Designation preferred For an Appraiser's position, a California Real Estate Appraiser License is required Preferred Qualifications Experience utilizing appraisal methods and techniques to resolve complex appraisal problems Experience preparing and reviewing appraisals to ensure compliance with eminent domain Experience appraising multiple property types and property interests Experience ensuring appraisal standards and requirements such as Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, CFR 49 Part 24.103 Subpart B and Chapter 7-Appraisals of the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Right of Way Manual for real property acquisitions are adhered to Active Certified General California Real Estate Appraisal License Knowledge: Theories, principles, processes, procedures, and practices of real estate services, including appraisal, property management, and documentation requirements Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing real estate practices, processes, and procedures Basic real estate law and eminent domain law Theories, principles, and practices of land use planning and regulations Applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing public acquisition policies Financial calculations relating to real estate Various areas of Los Angeles County, including cities and neighborhoods Computer applications, particularly as related to the analysis and maintenance of property information and records Computer software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and financial calculator Skills: Conducting real estate research and appraisals Understanding and analyzing complex planning concepts Interacting professionally with all level of Metro employees and external parties Preparing reports and correspondence Communicating effectively orally and in writing Using real estate specific software Reading and interpreting legal documents Preparing contract documentation Analyzing financial data and basic mathematics Supervising, training, and motivating team members Abilities: Perform analysis of real estate issues, identify problems, and recommend solutions Think and act independently Proofread and write scopes of work Conduct planning studies and act as a project manager Negotiate favorable real estate transactions, prepare appropriate contract documentation, and recommend appropriate strategies Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions, and sensitivity in politically charged areas or projects Represent Metro before the public Work successfully and accurately under tight time restraints Organize and manage many projects concurrently Travel to offsite locations 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 www.metro.net 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. (SH) *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis 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. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Basic Function Performs highly complex real estate work in Appraisal, Acquisition/Relocation, or Asset Management. For Appraisal: Performs: highly complex real estate appraisals functions to determine the fair market value of properties required for active projects; prepares appraisal reviews and recommends values for acquisition or rental purposes; and coordinates procurement, contract management, and file management related to appraisal assignments. For Acquisition/Relocation: Performs highly complex real estate acquisition and relocation functions; acquires real property required for active projects either through negotiations or eminent domain; provides oversight and coordination for internal management of special projects, including environmental investigations; provides oversight and management of outside acquisition and relocation consultants, including procurement, contract management, and file management. For Asset Management: Coordinates real estate leasing and access agreements for real estate activities adjacent to, over, or under Metro right-of-way (ROW), with both private property owners and internal agency departments to ensure that transit services are not interrupted and safety is maintained; and establishes and follows best management practices. Example Of Duties Performs a broad range of complex, cross-sectional real estate and right-of-way functions Plans and manages real estate projects Reviews title reports, appraisals, and similar support documents and reports Assists management in preparing real estate revenue goals and budget reports estimating real estate related costs Inspects real estate both in person and using computer programs to document conditions Evaluates Metro's real estate needs, identifies opportunities to enhance safety and revenues, and recommends policies and procedures to enhance department efficiency and accuracy of management of assets Prepares written and oral reports, resolutions, correspondence, and legal documents Represents the department in meetings with other departments/divisions, property owners and tenants, and business and community groups to make presentations or respond to inquiries Provides oversight and management of outside consultants Provides leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on complex real estate issues Provides training to support staff on real estate related functions Coordinates work activity of both professional and administrative staff when working on special projects Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out For Appraisal Analyzes property requirements to understand the potential impacts to the property Prepares appraisal scope of work, reviews real estate appraisals for thoroughness and professional completion, and prepares appraisals as appropriate Communicates with management and outside counsel regarding issues that are significant in appraisals prepared for property owners For Acquisition/Relocation Negotiates with property owners or their agents for purchase or voluntary transfer of property Coordinates with escrow and title companies relative to ownership and conditions of title Prepares and presents relocation related notices Reviews and processes relocation claims and payments Provides oversight on acquisition and relocation delivery milestones Solicits consultant(s) for the preparation and review of environmental investigation reports For Asset Management Coordinates use of Metro assets (land) with internal departments Executes agreements that enable safe, short-term use of or access to Metro land Manages assets sensibly to reduce Metro expenses for maintenance and upkeep 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 Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field Experience Five years of relevant experience in real estate services, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment, such as eminent domain, property appraisal review, etc.; experience in municipal government real estate management preferred 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 Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) Designation preferred For an Appraiser's position, a California Real Estate Appraiser License is required Preferred Qualifications Experience utilizing appraisal methods and techniques to resolve complex appraisal problems Experience preparing and reviewing appraisals to ensure compliance with eminent domain Experience appraising multiple property types and property interests Experience ensuring appraisal standards and requirements such as Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions, CFR 49 Part 24.103 Subpart B and Chapter 7-Appraisals of the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Right of Way Manual for real property acquisitions are adhered to Active Certified General California Real Estate Appraisal License Knowledge: Theories, principles, processes, procedures, and practices of real estate services, including appraisal, property management, and documentation requirements Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing real estate practices, processes, and procedures Basic real estate law and eminent domain law Theories, principles, and practices of land use planning and regulations Applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing public acquisition policies Financial calculations relating to real estate Various areas of Los Angeles County, including cities and neighborhoods Computer applications, particularly as related to the analysis and maintenance of property information and records Computer software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and financial calculator Skills: Conducting real estate research and appraisals Understanding and analyzing complex planning concepts Interacting professionally with all level of Metro employees and external parties Preparing reports and correspondence Communicating effectively orally and in writing Using real estate specific software Reading and interpreting legal documents Preparing contract documentation Analyzing financial data and basic mathematics Supervising, training, and motivating team members Abilities: Perform analysis of real estate issues, identify problems, and recommend solutions Think and act independently Proofread and write scopes of work Conduct planning studies and act as a project manager Negotiate favorable real estate transactions, prepare appropriate contract documentation, and recommend appropriate strategies Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions, and sensitivity in politically charged areas or projects Represent Metro before the public Work successfully and accurately under tight time restraints Organize and manage many projects concurrently Travel to offsite locations 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 www.metro.net 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. (SH) *Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis 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. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
City of Long Beach, CA
City of Long Beach, California, United States
DESCRIPTION EXTENDED Applications are available online beginning Friday, May 26, 2023, through 4:30 pm, on Friday, May 31, 2024 . This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $6,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $54,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here . To learn more about salary and benefits click here . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; response to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigate or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions; prepares log of activities and keeps records; may act as radio dispatcher or jailer; assists in administrative and operational activities; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics: • Sound collaborative decision-making, judgment, and diplomacy skills; • Ability to show empathy towards the community and colleagues; • Service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse backgrounds and experiences; • Strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and accountability; • Courage to intervene and protect against unethical behavior; and • Ability to effectively communicate, face-to-face, and in writing, with community members. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Proof of Completion from a California POST Certified Basic Academy within 2 years of issuance. (Note: certificate is valid for 3 years and must be valid at the time of hire. If the certificate expires during the life of the eligible list, the candidate will become ineligible for hire and be removed from the eligible list.)* Additional Requirements to File: • U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency; • Twenty-one years of age or older; • A valid driver's license; • Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; • No felony convictions; • Possess good observation, writing, communication, and human relations skills; • Possess good leadership and public service qualities; • Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend, and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength; • Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population; • Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations. *Proof of required documents, such as Basic POST certificate, DD - 214 Member 4 for Veteran's Credit, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to: • Read and make sound decisions; • Comprehend and retain technical training materials; • Endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength; • Be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population; • Exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations. Possess good: • Observation, writing, communication and human relation skills; and • Leadership and public service qualities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent college coursework in related field is desirable. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian languages are highly desirable. SELECTION PROCEDURE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application Packet.........................................................................................Qualifying This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous, non-competitive process. Applications are evaluated based on training, experience, education, certificates, and/or licenses. There is no examination. This is a continuous eligible list, which will expire in six months, but may be extended. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed. If you do not receive notification, two (2) weeks after filing, contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202. Individuals identified as the best-qualified applicants will be called to participate in the final selection procedure administered by the Police Department. After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination. In addition, physical ability, polygraph and psychological examinations will be given. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer. J.O.B. F23NN-23B MC:PO 05/24/2023 Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.) • Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave • Deferred Compensation • Credit Union Membership • Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Free Employee Parking • Paid Parental Leave* *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Apr 28, 2024
Full Time
DESCRIPTION EXTENDED Applications are available online beginning Friday, May 26, 2023, through 4:30 pm, on Friday, May 31, 2024 . This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $6,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $54,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here . To learn more about salary and benefits click here . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; response to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigate or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions; prepares log of activities and keeps records; may act as radio dispatcher or jailer; assists in administrative and operational activities; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics: • Sound collaborative decision-making, judgment, and diplomacy skills; • Ability to show empathy towards the community and colleagues; • Service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse backgrounds and experiences; • Strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and accountability; • Courage to intervene and protect against unethical behavior; and • Ability to effectively communicate, face-to-face, and in writing, with community members. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Proof of Completion from a California POST Certified Basic Academy within 2 years of issuance. (Note: certificate is valid for 3 years and must be valid at the time of hire. If the certificate expires during the life of the eligible list, the candidate will become ineligible for hire and be removed from the eligible list.)* Additional Requirements to File: • U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency; • Twenty-one years of age or older; • A valid driver's license; • Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; • No felony convictions; • Possess good observation, writing, communication, and human relations skills; • Possess good leadership and public service qualities; • Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend, and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength; • Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population; • Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations. *Proof of required documents, such as Basic POST certificate, DD - 214 Member 4 for Veteran's Credit, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to: • Read and make sound decisions; • Comprehend and retain technical training materials; • Endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength; • Be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population; • Exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations. Possess good: • Observation, writing, communication and human relation skills; and • Leadership and public service qualities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent college coursework in related field is desirable. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian languages are highly desirable. SELECTION PROCEDURE EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application Packet.........................................................................................Qualifying This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous, non-competitive process. Applications are evaluated based on training, experience, education, certificates, and/or licenses. There is no examination. This is a continuous eligible list, which will expire in six months, but may be extended. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed. If you do not receive notification, two (2) weeks after filing, contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202. Individuals identified as the best-qualified applicants will be called to participate in the final selection procedure administered by the Police Department. After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination. In addition, physical ability, polygraph and psychological examinations will be given. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer. J.O.B. F23NN-23B MC:PO 05/24/2023 Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: • Medical and Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.) • Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave • Deferred Compensation • Credit Union Membership • Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Free Employee Parking • Paid Parental Leave* *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Initial review of applications received to begin on May 20, 2024. Pay Rate Non Represented Pay Band 12 $159,361.00/annually (Minimum) - $241,433.00/annually (Maximum) Starting negotiable salary will be between $159,361.00/annually - $220,751.12/annually, commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Chief Planning & Development Officer Current Assignment Under general direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Department within the Office of Planning and Development, including the compliance with and enforcement of the District’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy, including assessments of development proposals, identifying and securing developers, securing Board authorization to implement development proposals, negotiating and executing all agreements related to property development; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, and outside agencies, ensuring all disciplines adhere to Board-authorized land use transactions; provides highly complex administrative support to the Chief Planning & Development Officer, and performs related duties as assigned. Additionally, the incumbent is accountable for guiding departmental operations through the establishment of objectives, policies, rules, practices, methods, and standards, accomplishing all departmental goals and objectives, and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs , or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Examples of Duties Assumes management responsibility for services and activities of the TOD Department including negotiating all aspects of land use transaction in keeping with the District’s TOD Policy, including land sales, easements, and long term ground leases on and off District property; manages implementation and all executed agreements related to property development; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. Evaluates revenue and ridership generating potential when evaluating development within the areas influenced by District stations and the District’s transit operations; conducts financial and site planning analyses of private sector development; secures District, public agency, and local jurisdiction support for site and area development projects; prepares written reports on viability and impact of development. Coordinates with multiple BART departments on decision-making, including with Station Area Planning and Customer Access related to changes and investments on patron access consistent with BART Board adopted policies. Oversees management of assets and agreements as new private-sector TOD comes on-line, including developer payments, insurance, and other compliance elements consistent with executed leases. Prepares proposals for development projects and secures District Board approval; ensures proposals comply with public agency charter and status; markets development opportunity through public and private media and forums. Assesses private sector development proposals; analyzes developer qualifications, financial viability, site planning viability, impact on District service, DBE compliance, financial return to District, and fulfillment of District policy objectives; solicits local jurisdiction representative to participate in, and comment on, evaluation process; prepares recommendation to District Board of Directors and local jurisdictions on project viability. Prepares, negotiates and executes a variety of documents including exclusive negotiating agreements, memorandum of understanding, purchase and sale agreements, development and disposition agreements, option agreements, easements, licenses, property exchange agreements, and all other agreements related to property development; conducts negotiations with selected private sector development team and with local land use jurisdictions; secures pertinent District department support for agreement; secures Board approval of land use transactions; completes negotiations and executes documents. Plans, directs, manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; identifies modifications to existing District policy to improve fulfillment of property development goals and objectives. Establishes within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. Manages consultant projects; oversees budget expenditures, correspondence, and acceptance of final products; prepares and presents periodic reports to management and the Board of Directors on the status of projects; reviews and approves work products. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Creates and presents department’s goals and objectives to senior management as part of operating budget process; develops and directs administration of the department’s capital budget, including the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, and consultant assistance, and approving expenditures; capital funds secured from private sector; identify and secure sufficient private fund to compensate appropriate BART staff in their support of implementing private development projects at and around BART stations. Serves as the liaison for the TOD Department within the District and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues; makes presentations to community groups, appointed commissions and elected officials in support of the District’s TOD Program and specific development projects at BART stations. Represent the District’s TOD Program throughout the Bay Area by participating in various forums and making presentations to various organizations. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements equipment, practice and procedural improvements. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to property development programs, policies and procedures as appropriate. Serves on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of real estate development. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : Seven (7) years of (full time equivalent) verifiable professional real estate development experience which must have included at least three (3) years of management experience. Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Operational characteristics, services and activities of a property development and real estate development program Principles and practices of real estate development and land use planning Principles and practices of program development and administration Methods and techniques of contract negotiations and agreements Methods and techniques of financial/site planning analysis and real estate appraisal Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Skill/Ability in : Managing a comprehensive real estate development program Overseeing, directing and coordinating the work of lower-level staff Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff Preparing site planning assessments for proposed developments on and off District property Negotiating real estate development agreements Conducting feasibility studies of proposed development projects Monitoring development trends and implementing appropriate changes to District development Strategy Participating in the development and administration of Department goals, objectives and procedures Preparing and administering large program budgets Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 30, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Initial review of applications received to begin on May 20, 2024. Pay Rate Non Represented Pay Band 12 $159,361.00/annually (Minimum) - $241,433.00/annually (Maximum) Starting negotiable salary will be between $159,361.00/annually - $220,751.12/annually, commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Chief Planning & Development Officer Current Assignment Under general direction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Department within the Office of Planning and Development, including the compliance with and enforcement of the District’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy, including assessments of development proposals, identifying and securing developers, securing Board authorization to implement development proposals, negotiating and executing all agreements related to property development; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, and outside agencies, ensuring all disciplines adhere to Board-authorized land use transactions; provides highly complex administrative support to the Chief Planning & Development Officer, and performs related duties as assigned. Additionally, the incumbent is accountable for guiding departmental operations through the establishment of objectives, policies, rules, practices, methods, and standards, accomplishing all departmental goals and objectives, and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs , or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Examples of Duties Assumes management responsibility for services and activities of the TOD Department including negotiating all aspects of land use transaction in keeping with the District’s TOD Policy, including land sales, easements, and long term ground leases on and off District property; manages implementation and all executed agreements related to property development; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. Evaluates revenue and ridership generating potential when evaluating development within the areas influenced by District stations and the District’s transit operations; conducts financial and site planning analyses of private sector development; secures District, public agency, and local jurisdiction support for site and area development projects; prepares written reports on viability and impact of development. Coordinates with multiple BART departments on decision-making, including with Station Area Planning and Customer Access related to changes and investments on patron access consistent with BART Board adopted policies. Oversees management of assets and agreements as new private-sector TOD comes on-line, including developer payments, insurance, and other compliance elements consistent with executed leases. Prepares proposals for development projects and secures District Board approval; ensures proposals comply with public agency charter and status; markets development opportunity through public and private media and forums. Assesses private sector development proposals; analyzes developer qualifications, financial viability, site planning viability, impact on District service, DBE compliance, financial return to District, and fulfillment of District policy objectives; solicits local jurisdiction representative to participate in, and comment on, evaluation process; prepares recommendation to District Board of Directors and local jurisdictions on project viability. Prepares, negotiates and executes a variety of documents including exclusive negotiating agreements, memorandum of understanding, purchase and sale agreements, development and disposition agreements, option agreements, easements, licenses, property exchange agreements, and all other agreements related to property development; conducts negotiations with selected private sector development team and with local land use jurisdictions; secures pertinent District department support for agreement; secures Board approval of land use transactions; completes negotiations and executes documents. Plans, directs, manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; identifies modifications to existing District policy to improve fulfillment of property development goals and objectives. Establishes within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. Manages consultant projects; oversees budget expenditures, correspondence, and acceptance of final products; prepares and presents periodic reports to management and the Board of Directors on the status of projects; reviews and approves work products. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Creates and presents department’s goals and objectives to senior management as part of operating budget process; develops and directs administration of the department’s capital budget, including the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, and consultant assistance, and approving expenditures; capital funds secured from private sector; identify and secure sufficient private fund to compensate appropriate BART staff in their support of implementing private development projects at and around BART stations. Serves as the liaison for the TOD Department within the District and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues; makes presentations to community groups, appointed commissions and elected officials in support of the District’s TOD Program and specific development projects at BART stations. Represent the District’s TOD Program throughout the Bay Area by participating in various forums and making presentations to various organizations. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements equipment, practice and procedural improvements. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to property development programs, policies and procedures as appropriate. Serves on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of real estate development. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : Seven (7) years of (full time equivalent) verifiable professional real estate development experience which must have included at least three (3) years of management experience. Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Operational characteristics, services and activities of a property development and real estate development program Principles and practices of real estate development and land use planning Principles and practices of program development and administration Methods and techniques of contract negotiations and agreements Methods and techniques of financial/site planning analysis and real estate appraisal Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Skill/Ability in : Managing a comprehensive real estate development program Overseeing, directing and coordinating the work of lower-level staff Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff Preparing site planning assessments for proposed developments on and off District property Negotiating real estate development agreements Conducting feasibility studies of proposed development projects Monitoring development trends and implementing appropriate changes to District development Strategy Participating in the development and administration of Department goals, objectives and procedures Preparing and administering large program budgets Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Initial review of applications received to begin on May 13, 2024. Pay Rate Non-Represented Pay Band E11 Minimum: $148,935.00/annually - Maximum: $225,638.00/annually The starting negotiable salary will be between $148,935.00/annually - $218,976.00/annually and will be commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer or designee Current Assignment This Deputy Director level position will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Electrical, Traction Power, and Mechanical Engineering divisions within the Office of Infrastructure Delivery. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, major special Engineering projects throughout the District, including contracted professional Engineering and construction services. This group is a critical player in achieving and maintaining a State of Good Repair by interacting with Maintenance, Operations, other BART departments, and external agencies. Physical asset types in this area of responsibility include power distribution, conversion, control, & storage systems, elevators/escalators, HVAC, lighting, fire protection/suppression, water treatment, irrigation, train washers, and shop equipment (such as truck & car lifts, overhead cranes, wheel press & truing, train turntables, etc.) The selected candidate will demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, technical acumen, and self-motivation, as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment driving electrical, traction power, and mechanical organizational achievement. In addition, they must possess a proven track record in the following areas: Leading comprehensive multi-disciplinary Engineering programs that prioritize safety but also include procurements, controls, and administration. Innovative and creative problem solving to optimize asset performance and Sustaining Engineering in an operational environment. Data driven change agent experience to create and lead transformation that raises the level of group effectiveness and interaction with other organizations using proven tools and techniques. Developing, communicating, and measuring aggressive goals in support of the organization’s mission. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs , or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Examples of Duties Assumes full management responsibility for Electrical, Traction Power, and Mechanical Divisions including engineering design and maintenance support; major special engineering projects throughout the District including contracted professional engineering, and construction services; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned Engineering Division. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Infrastructure Department's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Oversees the administration of construction contracts, special engineering projects, and major engineering contract design projects; resolves the most complex design and safety issues; responds to emergency situations to safe operation of District's track and structures. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Represents the Office of Infrastructure Delivery to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering. Minimum Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : Six (6) years of professional (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in electrical or mechanical engineering preferably in design and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems and major professional engineering functions or projects which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative experience. License or Certificate : Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California preferred Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary engineering design and special projects program Principles and practices of design engineering Principles and practices of electrical, mechanical, and power systems engineering Principles and practices of project scheduling and management Principles and practices of program development and administration Principles and practices of engineering project contract administration Design, installation, operation and modification of heavy rail transit facilities and equipment Principles and practices of earned value management and value engineering Principles and practices of policy development and administration Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Skill/Ability in : Managing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary major engineering and maintenance projects program Developing and implementing complex design and equipment acquisition schedules Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate solutions Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs. Delegating authority and responsibility Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff Preparing and presenting clear and concise administrative and financial reports Preparing and administering large and complex budgets Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 30, 2024
Full Time
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Initial review of applications received to begin on May 13, 2024. Pay Rate Non-Represented Pay Band E11 Minimum: $148,935.00/annually - Maximum: $225,638.00/annually The starting negotiable salary will be between $148,935.00/annually - $218,976.00/annually and will be commensurate with education and experience. Reports To Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer or designee Current Assignment This Deputy Director level position will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Electrical, Traction Power, and Mechanical Engineering divisions within the Office of Infrastructure Delivery. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, major special Engineering projects throughout the District, including contracted professional Engineering and construction services. This group is a critical player in achieving and maintaining a State of Good Repair by interacting with Maintenance, Operations, other BART departments, and external agencies. Physical asset types in this area of responsibility include power distribution, conversion, control, & storage systems, elevators/escalators, HVAC, lighting, fire protection/suppression, water treatment, irrigation, train washers, and shop equipment (such as truck & car lifts, overhead cranes, wheel press & truing, train turntables, etc.) The selected candidate will demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, technical acumen, and self-motivation, as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment driving electrical, traction power, and mechanical organizational achievement. In addition, they must possess a proven track record in the following areas: Leading comprehensive multi-disciplinary Engineering programs that prioritize safety but also include procurements, controls, and administration. Innovative and creative problem solving to optimize asset performance and Sustaining Engineering in an operational environment. Data driven change agent experience to create and lead transformation that raises the level of group effectiveness and interaction with other organizations using proven tools and techniques. Developing, communicating, and measuring aggressive goals in support of the organization’s mission. Selection Process Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations). Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs , or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Examples of Duties Assumes full management responsibility for Electrical, Traction Power, and Mechanical Divisions including engineering design and maintenance support; major special engineering projects throughout the District including contracted professional engineering, and construction services; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned Engineering Division. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Infrastructure Department's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Oversees the administration of construction contracts, special engineering projects, and major engineering contract design projects; resolves the most complex design and safety issues; responds to emergency situations to safe operation of District's track and structures. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Represents the Office of Infrastructure Delivery to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering. Minimum Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience : Six (6) years of professional (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in electrical or mechanical engineering preferably in design and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems and major professional engineering functions or projects which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative experience. License or Certificate : Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California preferred Substitution : Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary engineering design and special projects program Principles and practices of design engineering Principles and practices of electrical, mechanical, and power systems engineering Principles and practices of project scheduling and management Principles and practices of program development and administration Principles and practices of engineering project contract administration Design, installation, operation and modification of heavy rail transit facilities and equipment Principles and practices of earned value management and value engineering Principles and practices of policy development and administration Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Skill/Ability in : Managing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary major engineering and maintenance projects program Developing and implementing complex design and equipment acquisition schedules Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate solutions Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs. Delegating authority and responsibility Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff Preparing and presenting clear and concise administrative and financial reports Preparing and administering large and complex budgets Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs . The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification. Highlights Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available) Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% @ 55 (Classic Members) 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members) 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic) 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA) Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details) Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65 Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members. Closing Date/Time: Continuous