9182 Manager VIII, Municipal Transportation Agency (Deputy Director of Rail Main Job Opening at City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA

The following information describes the civil service classification for which applications are being solicited.
Make sure you read the entire announcement before completing the application form.

The purpose of this announcement is to fill a vacant position in this classification.

Position Description: Under policy direction of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Director of Transit, the Deputy Director of Rail Maintenance plans, organizes, directs and coordinates major activities of the Rail Maintenance unit. The Rail Maintenance unit represents various sections comprised of skilled craft personnel responsible for the service, maintenance and repair of light rail fleet comprised of more than 150 light rail vehicles including a unique fleet of 40 cable cars and 40 historic cars in addition to various ancillary equipment and support facilities. The position is responsible for leading overall vehicle and equipment maintenance, developing vehicle fleet plans to support revenue service requirements and monitoring activities related to vehicle procurement. This position directs activities to ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines, safety and regulatory policies including leading investigation of activities directly related to field safety and overall vehicle maintenance.

The Deputy Director of Rail Maintenance will also be responsible for implementing programs and processes to enhance all aspects of rail transit service while providing leadership and guidance to a team of skilled craft personnel and supervisors. The incumbent provides highly complex management and policy support and may be required to perform duties in absence of Director of Transit. The position is subject to 24 hour call-back during emergency situations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direction, planning and management of the daily activities of Transit's Rail Maintenance section and coordinates the work of professional and technical personnel;
• Oversees rail vehicle maintenance by monitoring daily fleet availability and vehicle maintenance reports for trends and coordinates with supervisory staff to ensure maintenance programs are developed and implemented to ensure vehicle availability;
• Ensures adherence to rail safety programs and re-evaluates existing programs;
• Assists in developing and implementing strategies for safe, accessible and reliable transit service;
• Analyzes operations to improve productivity within various work sections;
• Coordinates workforce planning through staffing analysis and required adjustments to work schedules and staffing levels to ensure maximum efficiency for fulfillment of vehicle service requirements and demands;
• May be involved with the design and review of engineering plans and specifications for SFMTA light rail vehicle procurement plans and construction projects;
• Oversees and manages the operations and maintenance of training functions including the development of new training programs;
• Develops, implements and evaluates policies and procedures to ensure unit activities align with division objectives;
• Assists in the development, preparation and modification of short and long-range strategic plans in support of the SFMTA's goals;
• Interprets and applies the provisions of the labor agreements in accordance with SFMTA guidelines and serves as a member of the management team in meetings and negotiations with labor unions;
• Develops, monitors and manages the operating budget for area of responsibility and assists in the development, analysis and administration of department's capital budget;
• Develops detailed technical reports for various internal stakeholders and external regulatory agencies; and
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and
2. At least ten (10) years of experience in transit-related operations with four (4) years of management and/or supervisory experience in successfully directing and coordinating rail vehicle fleet maintenance or vehicle engineering activities; and
3. Possession of a valid driver's license.

Substitution: Two (2) additional years of management and/or supervisory experience as stated above can substitute for up to two (2) years of the required education.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of light rail operations and maintenance;
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing public transportation systems;
• Knowledge of appropriate computer systems and programs to perform duties and develop quantitative analysis and preparation of detailed reports regarding maintenance activities and equipment status;
• Knowledge and experience in budget development and management;
• Ability to analyze problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions including ability to analyze and interpret a variety of technical data, financial data and legal documents;
• Ability and flexibility to work in a time-sensitive operations environment to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated events and emergencies and to provide guidance to subordinates in crisis situations;
• Familiarity and knowledge of key concepts, practices and principles of employee and labor relations;
• Strong leadership skills including ability to create a team-based environment; develop clear lines of responsibility and accountability; and identify issues and solve problems effectively;
• Effective people management skills with experience in personnel development and training;
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to produce (written and statistical) reports and presentations and to present effectively to top management, legislative bodies, public agencies and the public; and
• Strong project/program management skills and the ability to plan for near and long-term light rail and track expansion and system modifications.

How To Apply:

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency employment applications for this classification will be accepted through an on-line process only. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process. No other filing method or medium will be accepted.

Applying Online:

* Visit http://www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process
* Choose 9182 Manager VIII, MTA (PEX-9182-058680) from the list of job opportunities
* Click Apply located under the position salary information and acknowledge the information
* Click on I am a New User if you have not previously registered, or on I have Registered Previously
* Follow instructions given on the screen

To submit resume using the online application:

• Select the Resume tab in the online application
• Follow instructions given on screen

To submit cover letter using the online application:

• Select the Other tab in the online application
• Choose Upload as your method of submittal
• Click on Upload Attachment
• Follow instructions given on screen

If you are having trouble attaching your resume/cover letter to the online application, you may submit by fax to (415) 581-5120. Résumé and cover letter will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application.

Upon successful submittal of the application online, the applicant will receive a notification on the screen, as well as in the applicant's e-mail inbox, acknowledging the receipt of the application by the SFMTA - Merit Section. If you are having difficulty submitting your application online, please contact us at 415-701-5040 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Computers are available for the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) to file online applications in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4^th Floor, San Francisco and in the lobby of SFMTA Human Resources office, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 6^th Floor, San Francisco.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org; and @sfmta.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of experience and education at a later date. Verification of experience, when requested, must be on the employer's letterhead and must show the name of the applicant, job title(s), duties, dates of service, and must be signed by the employer. A copy of diploma or transcript must be submitted to verify qualifying education.

Selection Procedures:

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the SFMTA by phone at 415.701.5040 or 415.701.5043 (TTY); or in writing to: SFMTA Human Resources, Merit Section, 1 South Van Ness, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103. For further information, contact 415.701.5040.

MINORITIES, WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, typically a 7.5% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency.