Manager, Vehicle Engineering
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- MD
- Closing date
- Sep 24, 2020
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- Management, Program Manager
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
If you possess these skills and interested, we are waiting to hear from you
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of diversified experience in managing and supervising a comprehensive engineering design, installation, and maintenance effort
Experience
- A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in technical vehicle engineering project and contract management to include management of large engineering support projects, and in managing and supervising a comprehensive engineering design, installation, and maintenance effort
Certification/Licensure
- N/A
Preferred
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification
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.
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 Manager, Vehicle Engineering is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the Vehicle Engineering Branch of the Department of Bus Services (BUSV). The role is accountable for accomplishing a full range of technical tasks and ensuring the effective achievement of bus development and procurement actions within strict cost constraints and critical time schedules while satisfying operational needs. The Manager, Vehicle Engineering may manage the activities of bus vehicle consultants, vehicle rehabilitation contracts, as well as consultants employed for inspections and related technical services.
Essential Functions
- Participates in all aspects of the procurement efforts, including recommending contractual actions. Identifies design and procurement problems and coordinates corrective actions for vehicle and related equipment.
- Analyzes and assesses the scope and extent of assigned projects. Ensures item availability meets project needs with optimum use of available resources.
- Consults with equipment engineers for vehicle engineering and related technical activities. Researches advanced engineering designs or applications.
- Coordinates efforts of personnel from other offices to ensure conformance to overall project plan and budget. Represents the Contracting Officer in meetings pertaining to vehicle and related equipment design or procurement
- Develops and implements quality assurance, project evaluation programs and specifications for major rehabilitation of the existing fleet.
- Directs vehicle configuration control and configuration management programs, as well as vehicle rehabilitation and replacement programs.
- Establishes production or quality control standards. Provides technical direction to other engineers or staff members. Performs failure, variation, or root cause analyses and manages vehicle procurements to ensure work is accomplished according to plan.
- Defines mission and objectives of the work unit. Establishes work plans and evaluates staff performance. Supervises staff members and ensures proper training is provided.
- Assists in the development of designs for transit vehicles and transit work equipment. Reviews engineering documentation. Reviews or recommends project design changes. Oversees testing/performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Monitors the performance of the manufacturers of vehicles to assure Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)'s contract terms are fulfilled. Provides engineering support to BUSV as needed.
- Monitors budget, expenditures, and resource allocation to evaluate project conformance with goals and established policies. Recommends budget estimates for procurement of vehicle equipment. Recommends management strategies to meet vehicle objectives within the approved budget.
- Reviews contract specifications, analyzes bids for ability to perform, and makes recommendations regarding award of vehicle equipment related procurement contracts. Reviews contracts or cost estimates.
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.
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
- Website
- http://www.wmata.com/
- Location
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600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US
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