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Apprenticeship/Technical Skills Program Coordinator

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
MD
Closing date
Jun 11, 2023

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Vocational Education, Management, or related field
    • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a High School diploma/GED, and four (4), years of technical experience in the related field(s), in addition the experience stated below, will be considered

Experience
  • A minimum five (5) years of technical experience in the related maintenance field(s) to include:
    • Experience within the passenger transit industry or working in a training environment
    • Experience in the coordination of complex projects within a fast-paced environment

Certification/Licensure
  • N/A

Preferred
  • Experience in the development, implementation and administration of apprenticeship and technical training programs

Medical Group:

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this class. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Mission Essential Designation:

In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

SUMMARY

The Apprenticeship / Technical Skills Program Coordinator (A/T Skills Program Coordinator) is a customer facing, professional responsible for all administrative functions relating to WMATA's Technical Skills Program (TSP) and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) program. The incumbent performs a wide range of supporting assignments in-line with the Standard Operating procedures (SOP) of both TSP and RWP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides daily / weekly/ monthly / annual updates to all stakeholders regarding TSP status(s) via reporting and direct communication. Ensures all records are accurate and complete. Data record keeping includes but is not limited to, attendance, work experience, related instruction, valid certifications, grades, and progress. These metrics are critical in allowing internal leadership to evaluate program success and chart future program expansion.
  • Provides daily / weekly/ monthly / annual updates to all stakeholders regarding critical aspects of RWP status(s) via reporting and direct communication. Creates, updates, tracks and verifies courses within WMATA's Electronic Learning Management (ELM) System. Ensures all RWP records are verified, filed, and stored in accordance with RWP's Standard Operations Procedure (SOP) as well as current oversight entities.
  • Ensures mission critical staff are compliant with RWP. Schedules over 5400 WMATA employees and contractors for annual RWP courses. Works closely with leadership to anticipate trends that may impact compliance and service. Proactively, solves problems when technical issue impact compliance. Serves as critical customer facing resource for all inquiries via phone, email and/or in person, regarding RWP Program. Engages daily, with RWP staff, addressing class concerns, registration, participant corrections in real time. Maintains vigilance and meticulous scrutiny to ensure the RWP program is accurate, reliable, and readily available to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that all persons accessing the roadway, in the course of their work are safe, accountable, and informed.
  • Performs thorough and equitable record keeping of apprentices/trainees academic and job performance issues and ensures these concerns are reported swiftly to the Joint Advisory Committee and handled appropriately.
  • Works with Technical Skill Training Supervisor(s) to schedule formal and on-the-job (OJT) training for apprentices/trainees and assure a well-rounded OJT experience. Closely monitors OJT assessments to ensure Apprenticeship/Technical Skills Program goals are met or exceeded.
  • Assists TSP program Leadership with the submittal and preparation of Apprenticeship Program documentation legally required by local, state, and federal agencies, or respective organizations. Tracks and notifies the DC Apprentices' Council of new registrations, terminations, cancellations, and completions of Apprenticeship Agreements within prescribed time frames.
  • Assists in development of an Annual Training Plan for various training classes and RWP. Updates and monitors training schedule in the ERP (i.e., PeopleSoft) training modules.
  • Acts as the record keeper for the Joint Advisory Committee, recording and maintaining minutes of meeting, following up and implementing administrative, organizational, and corrective actions directed by the committee.
  • Researches and develops special projects and performs other related duties as required. Supports multiple training departments within Technical Skill and Maintenance Training.
  • Works with Technical Skill Training Supervisor to prepare RWP training schedule for upcoming classes, assisting instructors with facilitation planning and keeping technical skill and maintenance training management informed of upcoming RWP training classes.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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