Assistant Manager Wayside Access & Support
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- VA
- Closing date
- Sep 16, 2021
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- Management, Program Manager
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- In lieu of an Associate Degree, a High School Diploma and two (2) years of work experience in an operations control center or similar envirnoment, in addition to the experience below, will be considered.In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of demonstrated experience and technical competence in rail systems (Traction Power, Train Control), or rail operations, which includes supervision of maintenance and/or engineering activities, in addition to experience stated below, will be considered
Experience
- Four (4) years of experience with work scheduling, coordination and ensuring safety requirements are adhered to (for work zones and worker protection)
- Experience with coordinating track outages and time-critical events
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Including Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certification/Licensure
- Level 4 RWP Certification within 2 months (1 year for external hires)
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred
- Supervisory experience, making decisions and giving clear direction to multiple people/groups.
- Power BI experience
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 servere weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.
Job Summary
The Assistant Manager Wayside Access & Support Coordination administers the day-to-day coordination of wayside work activities to ensure safe and efficient use of track time and enable a safe and reliability rail infrastructure. The incumbent develops work zone safety requirements with partners from Automatic Train Control Engineering (ATCE), Traction Power Operations Engineering (TPOE), ATC Maintenance (ATCM), and Traction Power Maintenance (TRPM), as well as facilitates communication with Rail Operations Central Control (ROCC) to resolve conflicts in planning and in the field work activities. The incumbent manages the Track Access team responsible for approval of Authority's track access for wayside maintenance and construction, to include planning, scheduling, coordinating, administrative procedures and required switch orders. Additionally, the incumbent manages the Crew Support Supervisors responsible for scheduling and supervising crew support personnel, who set up track, perform Roadway Worker In-Charge of worksites and escorts groups into facilities, critical asset rooms and other areas throughout the right of way.
Essential Functions
- Reviews work groups' needs, develops plans, then reviews and issues Work Packages to Department of Rail Services (RAIL) management and all affected parties to ensure clear communication of work plans, scope and schedule, as well as, to ensure groups' request rights for any material staging, preparatory work, and post-event clean up.
- Develops and implements work schedules; schedules various on-the-job training assignments and ensures all personnel are trained and knowledgeable of the various crew support responsibilities.
- Ensures rail service adjustments (RSAs) and track rights are entered correctly in the General Orders and Track Rights System (GOTRS) and planned work is documented in accordance with all WMATA rules, regulations, and policies.
- Leads development of work zone maps, safety requirements, ATC and Traction Power (TP) isolation requirements, in compliance with Roadway Work Protection (RWP) and Metrorail Safety Rules and Procedures Handbook (MSRPH).
- Ensures work is executed in accordance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to the extent possible, with necessary or recommended deviations communicated to responsible and authorized Office Directors, as quickly as possible.
- Develops detailed execution plans and timelines for transition nights (opening/closing/modification of a work zone). Leads coordination of both ATC and TP engineering groups, as well as maintenance groups, that must implement the plan (switch orders, etc.) to ensure full understanding of safe work area practices and procedures.
- Monitors, reviews and maintains a register of isolation/restoration plans and lessons learned that are linked to complex work plans to ensure effective initiation of work activities and restoration of yard/mainline service.
- Troubleshoots issues that arise in the field that impact planned work or projected return to service schedules.
- Supervises staff to include recommending application selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigns duties, directs work, approves leave requests and timesheets, and ensures appropriate subordinate training is provided. Reviews personnel grievances with employees with intentions to resolve them in accordance with established rules and regulations of the Authority. Serves as a resource on grievance proceedings and labor/management negotiations and proceedings.
- Manages the resolution efforts for conflicting track rights requests, particularly developing preemptive solutions and/or modifications to eliminate impending conflicts.
- Reviews adjacent track rights requests and other equipment moves scheduled simultaneously with RSA events from various Rail Yards that may cause conflict or delays, and coordinates prioritization of moves in advance with impacted Rail Yards and ROCC.
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
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- http://www.wmata.com/
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