Group Manager, Maintenance Support

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.

Non-Represented Pay Band N11

Minimum: $176,950.00/annually - Maximum: $268,081.00/annually

Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $176,950.00/annually - $236,551.00/annually (commensurate with education and experience.)

Reports To

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 processes.

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; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Application Process

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. 0. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

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. Online 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.

1. Provides high-level, strategic administrative support to the Chief Maintenance Officer.
   
   
2. Assumes full management responsibility for the services, activities, staff, and budget of the Training Division, either directly or through subordinate management staff; oversees other maintenance support divisions and/or functions as assigned.
   
   
3. Oversees comprehensive maintenance tasks and projects associated with specialized work, activities, design, and analysis within maintenance support divisions including that of: Maintenance and Engineering Command Center (MECC), Training, Leaves/Management Support, and Maintenance Related Service Interruptions (MRSI).
   
   
4. Directs the development and implementation of goals, policies, procedures, and performance metrics for assigned divisions; manages all activities relating to the development, preparation and dissemination of procedures, standards, directives and manuals.
   
   
5. Establishes and maintains appropriate service and staffing levels in accordance with District policies; monitors and optimizes service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources to meet operational needs.
   
   
6. Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate staff, the Maintenance Support and Review Group's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
   
   
7. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
   
   
8. Oversees the administration of capital improvement projects and major development projects; oversees and directs the work of consultant and contracted staff.
   
   
9. Directs independent investigation of maintenance incidents affecting safety and passenger service; develops and implements safety programs; establishes tracking systems for monitoring maintenance incidents and safety violations.
   
   
10. Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates potential impact on District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
    
    
11. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
    
    
12. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
    
    
13. Represents maintenance support divisions to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
    
    
14. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief Maintenance Officer (CMO); participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence requested by the CMO.
    
    
15. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit operations, maintenance and safety.
    
    
16. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education:
A Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
The equivalent of six (6) years of full-time professional experience in developing and managing maintenance policies, standards, and programs, which must have included at least two (2) years of management-level responsibility.

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

Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of comprehensive maintenance, installation and repair programs
• Principles and practices of preventive maintenance and repair for station, wayside and infrastructure equipment
• Principles and practices of project management, including scheduling and resource allocation
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
  
  

• Overseeing and directing the management of comprehensive maintenance, installation and repair programs
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures
• Preparing and administering large program budgets and contracts
• 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
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques
• 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.