Director, Rail Operations Planning and Scheduling
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Jul 21, 2019
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- Executive, Operations / Logistics, Director
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Engineering or a related field
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), with four (4) years of experience providing comprehensive transportation services in the aspects of transportation planning, management, and technical analysis
Experience
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in providing comprehensive transportation services in the aspects of transportation planning, management, and technical analysis
Certification/Licensure
- N/A
Preferred
- Education
- Master's degree in Planning, Engineering, Economics, or related field
- Experience
- Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS)
Medical Group
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Summary
The Director, Rail Operations Planning & Scheduling is responsible for effective leadership, organization and staffing of a multifaceted office producing work for rail service scheduling, rail service planning management analysis, and ridership pattern profiles. The incumbent is tasked for effectively and efficiently developing, managing, coordinating, and directing the preparation of rail operation schedules, and conducting rail operation efficiency and logistical management analysis. Integral to the position are responsibilities of budget development, the development of service plans, programs, and analysis that support and advance the provision of safe and reliable Metrobus services. The incumbent further represents the Authority to regional service providers and jurisdictions in regional service development and planning activities, including coordination with other offices within the Authority, and with federal, state, regional, and local agency representatives and stakeholders.
Essential Functions
- Annually prepares and updates the office work plan which supports the mission, goals and objectives of the Authority. Directs the development and preparation of major inputs to the annual work plan of Metrobus and Metrorail services including identification of program goals, determining budget, equipment, facility, staffing and consultant needs, initiation of services, projects, and studies.
- Prepares and manages the office operating budget to fulfill the requirements of the office work plan. Directs, manages, and supervises subordinate staff to include allocating resources, ensuring appropriate subordinate training, establishing work plans, conducting performance evaluations, assigning duties, and generally supervising and directing work
- Provides senior level management and oversight in rail service scheduling, rail service planning and provides rail operation management analysis focusing on improvements on operation reliability, customer service and cost reduction; and, coordinates and implements policies, procedures and programs in support of rail operations. Works pro-actively with Metrorail Supervisors, Assistant Superintendents, and Superintendents, service planners and management to monitor and report on service conditions and coordinate multi-departmental solutions to rail service.
- Supports the design, process engineering and implementation of state-of-the art technology and planning applications. Manages the training and development of staff to effectively utilize new technologies.
- Plays an active or lead role in regional efforts relating to rail transit modes, including light rail and street trolley modes. Partners with Bus Operation in coordinating schedules within WMATA and with external bus service providers to ensure continuity of operations between modes.
- Directs the preparation of annual and long-range service forecasts for budgetary and other management purposes. Prepares and presents verbal/written reports/recommendations for the Board of Directors (BOD), executive and senior leadership and others within areas of assigned responsibility as required.
- Directs the development of complex operational plans and scenarios for the agency's significant trackwork efforts, including weekend and long-term shutdowns. Works regularly in close coordination with Rail Departments such as: Maintenance of Way Engineering (MOWE), Office of Rail transportation (RTRA), Office of Car Maintenance (CMNT) and other engineering and maintenance departments to ensure that service plans maximize the limited service provided to the public.
- Supports long term planning, short term operational, and special projects by managing the design, programming, and performing schedule production and resource analyses of various service scenarios.
- Manages the production of schedules, logistical analysis, and/or work assignments to support operational service requirements to include, but not limited to, shift picks, holidays, special events, and weekday and weekend outages for maintenance.
- Directs the development and maintenance of RAIL fleet, infrastructure, and asset management plans.
- Manages other various assignments, such as, but not limited to, the implementing proper business process in the use of scheduling software; formulating and delivering of cost assumptions to operations budget staff for the purpose of generating well designed and documented annual budgets; generating ridership profiles for Metrorail stations; utilizing simulation products to evaluate schedules and infrastructure limits; and, modeling, analyzing, and providing enhancement options for improved efficiencies for customer boarding, platform utilization, and platform customer flow.
The essential duties 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.
Other Functions
- May act as designee of CMO to participate in arbitrations and other legal actions resulting from OHAW decisions.
- Ensures all clinical documentation is in accordance with professional practice and standards
- Ensures pre-employment evaluations are reviewed as appropriate for the determination of commercial driver fitness
- Collaborates with WMATA clinicians regarding employees who conditions that could affect ability to perform work; and make appropriate referrals and recommendations for further consultation, modified duty, and/or temporary or permanent disability and review of medical records in determination for qualification to meet medical standards.
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:
- Personal Interview
- Skills Assessments
- Verification of education and experience
- Criminal Background Check
- Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
- Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
- Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report
Closing
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.
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
- Website
- http://www.wmata.com/
- Location
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600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US
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