Career Center

Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC)

PTSC is an equal employment opportunity employer

Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Specialty: ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Closing Date: 13-MAR-23

Salary Grade: H1O

Salary Range: $104,083 - $130,124 - $156,124

External/Internal: EXTERNAL

This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP)

Basic Function

Manages the equipment maintenance activities of a maintenance division or maintenance operation.

Example Of Duties

• Develops goals, establishes priorities, and directs the work of equipment maintenance staff and operations
• Conducts special planning and operational projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets and work programs
• Oversees the development and implementation of operational reports related to attendance, budget, maintenance activity, preventative maintenance compliance and scheduling, road calls, and timekeeping/payroll
• Manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Maintenance and Material Management system and oversees the development and implementation of system enhancements, updates, integration, and transfer of payroll information into Oracle
• Administers safety, quality assurance, and vehicle preventive maintenance programs
• Prepares, submits, and oversees the annual and project budgets for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures
• Projects division expenditures to assist in departmental budget calculations
• Administers various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
• Develops and maintains training program for assigned employees and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met
• Develops and oversees training programs for the Maintenance Department to ensure proper and consistent system usage and adherence to business operations procedures and processes
• Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities
• Meets with other managers to discuss and ensure service requirements are met
• Interacts with and responds to regulatory agencies such as the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) during Tri-Annual Fleet Audits and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) during annual Fleet Terminal Inspections
• Oversees the investigation and reporting of equipment failures to identify trends
• Prepares various reports and analyzes them for trends
• Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades
• Supervises and motivates assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• Work after designated regular hours in case of special assignments or emergencies

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (TB)

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Requirements For Employment

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in fleet maintenance utilizing a complex operations management system; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electronic communication systems used in buses and public transportation support vehicles
• Experience administering collective bargaining agreements and interacting with labor leaders and a represented workforce
• Experience overseeing environmental sustainability, regulatory, and safety compliance programs for bus and facility maintenance
• Experience inputting data, tracking vehicle maintenance records, extracting vehicle data, and generating reports using M3, Fleetio, or other maintenance management software systems, and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience managing projects from inception to completion

Knowledge:

• Theories, principles, and practices of fleet maintenance and management, fleet data management, trending analysis, and business process development and implementation
• Theories, principles, and practices of information systems development, integration, and implementation
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing maintenance of public transit systems
• Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the electricians and property maintainer trade
• Bus communication and technology equipment advancements and trends
• Public agency procurement processes and contract administration
• Modern management theory
• Applicable business software applications

Skills:

• Overseeing the operations of an equipment maintenance department
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Mediating and negotiating
• Training, motivating, and supervising assigned staff

Abilities:

• Oversee the development and implementation of information systems and subsequent system improvements and upgrades
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English