Transit VM Chief, Electronics Shop - CS

Full Job Description

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Vehicle Maintenance Division Metro Transit's Vehicle Maintenance Division takes pride in meeting our customers' expectations for safe, dependable, clean, and environmentally sound vehicles.

Maintenance of Metro's bus fleet takes place at seven bus bases and at our central Component Supply Center where specialized work is done.

Most Metro's buses are hybrids, followed by diesel, electric trolley, and several battery-electric buses.

Metro has long been an innovator in green vehicle technology and plans to transition to battery-electric buses as we move toward our goal of a zero-emission fleet.

Our division is committed to working in a timely, cost effective, and environmentally sensitive manner, and values teamwork, communication, diversity, and social justice.

This position will supervise and coordinate the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment and devices used in the motor coach and trolley coach fleet.

This includes preparation of labor and material cost estimates for electronic equipment maintenance, maintaining inventory of materials, supplies and shop equipment as well as supervision and management of shop personnel divided over two different physical locations.

This post will be used to fill Career Service (CS) positions and may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill additional career service, special duty assignment, or term-limited temporary vacancies in this classification and work group.

If established, this list would be valid for 12 months from the date of posting and may be utilized at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Safety Sensitive PositionThis position is considered safety sensitive.

Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment, and after 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.

Requirements

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

In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As Chief, you will also:

Direct and oversee electronics shop operations; supervise, plan, and review the work of skilled journey-level Electronics Technicians engaged in the maintenance, repair, and rebuild of fleet onboard electronic devices, components, and systems, including automated passenger counter, security camera, fare, and related systems; provide electronics related technical guidance for vehicle maintenance staff; develop layouts, drawings, and sketches used for modifying and designing electronic parts and components; provide technical guidance to staff in the maintenance and repair of electronic microprocessor control, logic, signage, and related systems.

• Supervise the acquisition, receipt, storage, and disbursement of maintenance-related parts and materials required to support operations; authorize purchases to level of assigned authority.
• Supervise maintenance of and data input to automated fleet maintenance, scheduling, and related information systems.
• Administer and coordinate the safety program for the assigned work area; ensure a safe and compliant work environment by managing the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Monitor, manage, and oversee the safety program for assigned work area; establish and maintain a safe working environment; oversee and ensure the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations and requirements.
• Direct and ensure timely and appropriate response to service disruptions, weather emergencies, and critical incidents; coordinate response with Superintendent, Transit Operations Center, and other internal and external agencies as appropriate; investigate and prepare response to customer complaints regarding vehicle maintenance operations, services, and staff.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend service, quality, workplace, and business process improvements; monitor daily labor costs and modify operations when necessary to achieve performance improvement targets while maintaining established vehicle maintenance and transit service levels.
• Maintain effective labor relations; ensure compliance with union agreements; resolve employee issues in collaboration with labor representatives and participate in grievance and arbitration proceedings as needed.
• Manage employee absenteeism, vacation change requests, sick/injury leaves, and related ADA/FMLA/KCFML/WFLA processes and requirements for assigned employees; review and approve leave requests consistent with staffing needs, employee preferences where possible, and applicable County policy/procedures and bargaining agreements; review, correct and approve payroll; administer federal safety-sensitive drug and alcohol testing program for assigned employees.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of staff; promote effective customer service and safety practices; investigate employee misconduct and coordinate appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions with HR and management.
• Ensure compliance with all Vehicle Maintenance, Transit Division, and County policies and procedures governing safety-sensitive positions, employment, worker safety, and related areas, as well as with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• May be assigned to participate in internal and external work groups, project teams, committees, and task forces; coordinate operations, service delivery, and operating needs with appropriate staff throughout the Transit Division as required.
• Act as Superintendent as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in supervising, leading, a team to meet a shared goal.
• Ability to work in a diverse workforce and prioritize safety, respect, and care for employees in a unionized setting.
• Good background experience in Electronics and new technology
• Ability to promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment and support diversity and inclusion goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Ability to use common office equipment and software applications.
• Ability to solve problems and attain mutually beneficial solutions.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience supervising or leading employees in a vehicle maintenance craft or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
• Knowledge of the regulatory and statutory requirements that apply to transit vehicle maintenance
• Skill in achieving performance and operational goals
• Skill in conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiation
• Skill in managing and working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Advance knowledge in electronics and technology

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License with an acceptable driving history.
• Work requires remaining available 24 hours as on call during rotational assignments.
• Work may require reporting for extended duty during adverse weather events and other emergencies.

Additional Information

Application & Selection Process

An online employment application, answers to the supplemental questions, and a cover letter is required.

Applicants meeting qualifications will be screened based on clarity, completeness, and content of their application materials.

The most competitive applicants will have their application materials blindly reviewed and possibly be invited for interviews.

Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed physical examination, drug screens and drug and alcohol background checks.

Reference checks and a complete driving record review will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment.

Interview information:

All interviews will be conducted in person. The most competitive applicants may be asked to interview. All interviews will be conducted in person at a King County building location. There may be a second round for interviews if needed.

To apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact Japatra McGee (jamcgee@kingcounty.gov).

Work Schedule and LocationThis position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.

Candidates will need to be able to flex their hours for coverage needs. We will be filling one Career Service (CS) position. This position will report to the central Component Supply Center.

Classification Code/Grade

8730500/69

Union Representation
This position is represented by PROTEC17: Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Japatra McGee (she/her)
Human Resources Talent Advisor jamcgee@kingcounty.gov