Assistant Superintendent Systems Maintenance

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Pay Rate Non-Rep Pay Band N09
Annual Salary Range: $157,647.00 (Minimum) - $238,835.00 (Maximum)
Note: The starting negotiable salary offer for this position will be $157,647.00 - $189,919.418 to commensurate with education and experience.

Report To
Superintendent of System Maintenance

Current Assignment
This is a unique opportunity to serve as a key member of the Systems Maintenance leadership team at one of the nation's largest and most complex transit systems. As an Assistant Superintendent of Systems Maintenance, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating complex, mission-critical systems maintenance programs supporting real-time rail operations and provide senior leadership for the maintenance, installation, modernization, and reliability of electronic train control, communications, central control, control displays, computer, and related systems. This role offers meaningful leadership impact, exposure to strategic decision-making, and the ability to drive continuous improvements within the highly skilled, mission driven BART workforce.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced in the related work experience and will be articulated during the selection process:

• Executive and Operations Leadership

• Technical and Systems Expertise

• Strategic Planning and Problem Solving

• Fiscal and Resource Management

• Regulatory & Safety Leadership

• Workforce Development & Labor Relations

• Communication & Stakeholder Management

Application and Selection Process

All applicants must apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or employment@bart.gov. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection process.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

1. Manages and coordinates the daily operations and activities of assigned areas in the Systems Maintenance Division of the Maintenance Department including comprehensive maintenance of communications, telecommunications, central control, control displays, electronic train control, computer, and automatic fare collection systems; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
   
   
2. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
   
   
3. Plans and coordinates shop activities including staffing, parts availability, and scheduling; monitors and evaluates shop operations and production.
   
   
4. Assumes management responsibility for the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of systems.
   
   
5. Assumes management responsibility for comprehensive maintenance programs for electronic train control systems, communications systems, telecommunications systems, central control, control displays, automatic fare collection systems, station data gathering systems, and other systems that support real-time train operations.
   
   
6. Serves as the liaison for the Systems Maintenance Division with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
   
   
7. Participates in the development and administration of the annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
   
   
8. Assists in the selection, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
   
   
9. Monitors employee safety compliance daily; conducts monthly shop safety meetings and takes corrective actions.
   
   
10. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle maintenance.
    
    
11. Provides staff assistance to the Superintendent of Systems Maintenance; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible maintenance program experience in train control, communications, computer systems, or related areas, which must include at least two (2) years of management experience.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of comprehensive maintenance, installation and repair programs of: electronic train control, central control, control displays, automatic fare collection, computers, communications and telecommunications systems.
• Principles and practices of preventive maintenance and repair of electronic train control, central control, control displays, automatic fare collection, computer, communications and telecommunications systems.
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management.
• Current procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations including OSHA and environmental rules and regulations

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive train control, communications, and computer systems maintenance program
• Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff
• Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Ensuring compliance with applicable EPA, OSHA and other mandated rules and regulations
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.