LIGHT RAIL SIGNAL AND COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF

(Safety-sensitive position*)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TRANSIT DIVISION/LIGHT RAIL SECTION

Annual Salary Range: $76,265 - $92,199

Job Announcement: 07SL7295
OPEN: 11/21/07    CLOSE: Open Until Filled (reposted)

 

*Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow up testing.

 

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to King County employees and the general public.

 

WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials must be sent to: 201 S. Jackson Street, MS KSC-TR-0419, Seattle, WA  98104 or dropped at the Career and Employment Center at 201 S. Jackson Street, Floor 1A. Application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.  (Postmarks are NOT ACCEPTED). Contact Silvette Lee at (206) 684-1087 or email at silvette.lee@kingcounty.gov for further inquiries.  PLEASE NOTE:  Applications not received at the location specified above will not be processed.

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: A King County Safety Sensitive application form, resume, and letter of interest detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements, are required.

WORK LOCATION: Link Light Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility located on Airport Way (across from Tully’s roasting plant).

WORK SCHEDULE: This position is not overtime eligible and shifts may include day, swing and night. The workweek and scheduled hours may vary.  This position has on-call responsibilities and must respond to emergency situations as needed.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: This position is located in the Light Rail section of the Transit Division.  The Light Rail Section will be responsible for providing rail service on a 13.9 mile track from the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel to a station bordering Tukwila and SeaTac. The scope of this position is to provide first line supervision and leadership to section employees on all aspects of service, repair and maintenance of signal, communications and SCADA elements.  Incumbent will supervise other personnel as assigned, will develop and update inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance programs; will develop and update Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and work rules.  The incumbent serves as the point of contact for all signal, communications and SCADA elements within the Light Rail Section.  Essential functions include:

• Maintain, update and manage signal, communication and SCADA inspection and maintenance programs;
• Participate in accident investigation teams and recommend corrective actions as necessary;
• Assign and verify inspections, service and repairs;
• Schedule work assignments for routine and special events;
• Manage contract administration of maintenance and service providers;
• Assist in the development and management of budget;
• Oversee availability of supplies necessary to perform routine and special tasks;
• Coordinate the work of contractors;
• Work closely with peers, management, and contractors to assure a safe, reliable and efficient Light Rail operation;
• Assist with training and certification activities;
• Prepare correspondence, reports, procedures, and maintains records;
• Administer personnel and discipline matters, may represent light rail at disciplinary hearings;
• Operate company assigned vehicles including hy-rail and aerial lift equipment;
• Consult with engineering, warranty, safety, environmental, materials, transportation, and other staff in the development of maintenance programs and standard operating procedures;
• Other duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

• Working knowledge of the principles of organization, training, motivation, supervision, and personnel management;
• Working knowledge of the theory, operation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in signals, communications and SCADA systems;
• Knowledge of principles of electricity, electronics, digital circuits, and software used in modern electrical/electronic applications;
• Knowledge of principles of quality assurance, including preventative maintenance;
• Knowledge of theory, operation, and use of computers and computerized diagnostic and test equipment used in modern electronic applications;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of appropriate national, state and local codes and means of compliance;
• Problem solving & analytical skills required to assess employees’ technical proficiency and productivity issues;
• Skill in planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and organizing the work of the maintenance function for optimal effectiveness and efficiency while meeting established standards and deadlines;
• Ability to provide effective supervision in light rail maintenance practices, incorporating new methods, technology, and approaches as appropriate;
• Able to stay current and learn new technologies;
• Ability to effectively supervise employees, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and labor contract provisions;
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive and motivational maintenance environment, and cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires five years Signal and Communications maintenance experience in a Light Rail environment and two years supervisory experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Communications, Computer Science or equivalent.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather.  Work in high places from mechanical lifts and structures and in high voltage environment to perform inspections.  Position requires minimal physical skill and effort beyond the use of everyday office equipment and supplies and may require stooping or bending motions when inspecting work.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications.  Candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in a series of interviews and a written exercise. Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed required physical examinations and pre-employment drug screens. Reference checks and reviews of driving records will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment. 

UNION REPRESENTATION:         Positions in this classification are represented by Local 17 of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.