Transit Maintenance Analyst

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* This position is open only to current King County Metro Transit employees. *

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division (TFD) has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Maintenance Analyst.

This Transit Maintenance Analyst is responsible for developing and managing many aspects of the workforce development program within TFD, supporting a variety of trades and crafts within a facilities maintenance setting.

The role ensures TFD is strategically positioned for the future by building robust workforce development programs, and data-driven processes that strengthen long-term operational capability.

It oversees Learning Management System (LMS) administration, training design and delivery, equity integration, continuous improvement initiatives, vendor coordination, and performance analysis to elevate employee skills, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

To accomplish this, this position will be responsible for: conducting feasibility studies for new trainings, programs, and projects; researching, gathering requirements, designing, managing, and monitoring the customer-endorsed training selections that meet work groups' needs; and, developing and compiling performance indicators for TFD to identify gaps in skill and development and create recommendations for closing the gaps.

King County is transforming its processes and management systems to improve customer results, integrating equity-centered decision-making, increasing organizational capacity, and delivering greater value to the communities we serve.

The Transit Maintenance Analyst will partner closely with TFD leadership and employees across TFD and Metro Transit.

The ideal candidate will bring:

About Metro’s Transit Facilities Division

The Transit Facilities Division (TFD) maintains all Metro Transit properties, such as bus bases, park & rides, bus shelters, and offices and maintenance shops.

Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements, bus shelter cleaning, trolley wire repairs, radio maintenance for buses, environmental spill clean-up, bus sign replacement, graffiti removal, and other facilities maintenance duties.

Additionally, the Facilities Division also implements capital improvement and grant-funded projects aimed at enhancing the condition of County-owned facilities and to respond to ridership needs based on route usage and customer feedback.

The Transit Maintenance Analyst is part of the Business Transformation team, which provides division-wide support function in areas including continuous improvement, data governance and development, asset management, and equity.

This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Career Service position and may be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, as well as Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA), vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) months.

Interviews are currently anticipated to occur during the week of May 4, 2026, but dates are subject to change.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This recruitment is open only to current King County Metro Transit employees.

TO APPLY:

Required Application Materials:

1. An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
2. Completed supplemental questions.
3. A cover letter/letter of interest, detailing how your experience and background meet or exceed the qualifications for this position.

Note: A resume is highly encouraged, but not required. Any additional attachments will not be considered.

Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the King County Workforce Development website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: King County Workforce Development.

Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ’s- King County.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit

Erica.Minshull@KingCounty.gov or 206-477-6059

Requirements

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees.

All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the Transit Maintenance Analyst, you will also:

• Manage, develop, and monitor the Transit Facility Division’s (TFD) NEOGOV Learn Management System in alignment with King County standards and policies, and manage NEOGOV Administrator role assignments and adherence to standards.
• Develop, align, and maintain TFD’s database applications to manage employee data (e.g. track employee certification expiration dates; apprentice program progress; required training or certifications needed for each type of work assignment).

Research, gather requirements, design, manage, and monitor the customer-endorsed training selections that meet work groups' needs, oversee the scheduling process to ensure minimal disruption to operations, and train the in-house trainers as needed.

As needed, teach classes (e.g. Forklift, Mobile Elevated Work Platform, CPR & First Aid, De-Escalation, CI Project Leader Certification, and Green Janitor Certification).

• Lead and integrate equity analysis, practices, and mindset in the Learn Management system, training, development programs, trainers' practices, development assessments, and other areas as needed.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of training records, ensure standards are being followed, and design and implement audits as needed.
• Lead, teach, coach, and/or support continuous improvement training and activities, such as Kata coaching, 5S, standard work, PDCA cycles, leaders Standard Work, and other CI tools and topics; be a subject matter expert for facilitation.
• Develop and compile performance indicators for TFD that can identify gaps in skill and development and create recommendations for closing the gaps.
• Conduct skill assessments and feasibility studies for new trainings, programs, or projects; collect and analyze data to prepare reports, evaluate risks, assess policy impacts, and recommend cost-effective solutions aligned with division goals.
• Assist with the development and management of the budget for the cost of training and development, and support with other tasks such as auditing the TFD Staffing Model as needed.
• Assist leadership with developing Service Level Agreements for vendors.
• Consult with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and/or vendors to develop standard operating procedures; train the trainers, develop training and certification programs in compliance with Service Level Agreement, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Write and/or disseminate information through bulletins, service alerts and/or training when procedures or materials are modified.
• Support TFD’s Apprenticeship program.
• Manage, develop, and conduct TFD’s new employee orientation, onboarding, and offboarding programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE

2410100 / 67

UNION STATUS
This position is represented by Professional & Technical Employees (PROTEC), Local 17.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is considered safety-sensitive.

Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to the commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.

SELECTION PROCESSApplications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications, as well as for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above.

Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview.

Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as internal record reviews or reference checks, etc.

The first six (6) months of employment are served in a probationary capacity to provide an opportunity to confirm whether the position is a good match between the successful candidate’s interests and skills and the ability to perform the requirements of the job.WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULEThe primary reporting location for this position will be at King Street Center (210 S Jackson St; Seattle, WA 98104).

Work may also be required at other facilities throughout the Metro Transit service area.

This position will work in a hybrid model, with up to three (3) days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

This position is anticipated to be scheduled 40 hours per week. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not overtime eligible. Work outside of the normal workday is required periodically.

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.

To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles: we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYERNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.TO APPLYIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

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