Transit Chief - Facilities Maintenance
- Summary
Metro Transit is currently hiring for One career service Transit Chief positions with the Facilities Maintenance Section. Facilities Maintenance Chiefs are responsible for the planning, scheduling and coordination of a wide variety of maintenance activities performed at various transit properties and daily supervision of a variety of skilled journey-level trades and other maintenance workers.
The role of the Transit Chief is critical to the management and oversight of the daily operations of Transit and the service we provide. Transit Chiefs provide policy direction, create an environment that models customer service, work collaboratively with union leaders and others within the organization, and are a resource to employees at the worksite.
This leadership role requires the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse employee work group, proactively solve problems that impact service delivery, provide quality customer service, and motivate employees through building respect and trust. Transit Chiefs promote teamwork and resolve conflicts that arise, promoting a cooperative environment and effective communication. Transit Chiefs are proactive in facilitating good working relationships, demonstrating cooperative interactions, and promoting teamwork with new members, facilitating inclusion, and demonstrating flexibility in accomplishing shared goals. Our Transit Chiefs demonstrate support for the goals of the organization in providing quality public service and collaboratively working with other sections and departments, while recognizing the value of diversity of opinion, culture, and perspective.
An Employer To Be Proud Of
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro Transit means working for the top Transit Agency in North America (APTA Outstanding Transportation System 2018).
Who may apply
This position is open to all King County employees and the general public.
Forms and materials required
Applicants for this position are required to submit the complete online application form, answers to the supplemental questions, and a resume in either .pdf or .doc format
Work Location
Multiple work locations in the Facilities Maintenance Section.
Work schedule: This position is not overtime eligible. The workweek and scheduled hours may vary. Shifts can include day, swing, and graveyard. Includes mandatory participation in the Facilities Maintenance Chiefs on-call rotation to provide immediate response to Transit incidents and other emergencies as required. This may be a 30 day rotation during which the Facilities Chief must be available to respond to emergencies by phone, radio or on-site, if necessary, 24 hours a day and on weekends and holidays to direct and coordinate personnel and equipment, with other work groups or agencies, as appropriate.
You Take Care of Our Community, We Take Care of You!
King County offers a highly competitive total compensation package including excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision benefits for you and eligible dependents. We also offer participation in the State's Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS), as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan). King County provides employees with a free transportation pass good on most regional transit systems.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Troika L. Braswell
Senior Human Resource Analyst
Tbraswell@kingcounty.gov
- Job Duties
- Develop short and long-term work plans, assigns work, administer provisions of Union labor contracts, discipline employees, participate in budget development, monitor budget, and inspect completed work for quality assurance. Utilize a computerized maintenance management information system application to monitor, track and document all maintenance activities.
- Exhibit positive leadership and role modeling to encourage and support staff while managing employee performance. Facilities Maintenance Chiefs are responsible for investigations into employee misconduct, including customer complaints. In addition, Facilities Maintenance Chiefs also work hard to develop collaborative relationships both within Facilities as well as throughout Transit and King County.
- Interpret labor contract provisions including grievance resolution, establishing and developing collaborative relationships with Union leadership, and assist in labor negotiations and contract changes as needed.
- Our Facilities Maintenance Chiefs are committed to the future of this organization, and as part of that commitment, will participate in the selection of staff, ensuring a well-qualified diverse workforce.
- Play an integral role in supporting safety and security in Facilities, including coordinating and advising safety and security committees and making recommendations to management.
- In our efforts to continuously improve our service, Facilities Maintenance Chiefs identify and participate in process improvement and continuing improvement efforts.
- Facilities Maintenance Chiefs will act as Superintendent when assigned and will perform other job duties as necessary.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
In addition to the shared competencies (Download PDF reader) for the Transit Chief role, Facilities Maintenance Chiefs must demonstrate the following additional minimum qualifications:
- Three years of increasingly responsible experience relative to the Facilities Maintenance Chief position, including at least two years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
- The most competitive applicants will possess skill in supervising, leading, selecting, and coaching a highly talented employee group, recognize the importance of building relationships and trust with employees, and be excited and motivated to manage our diverse employee team.
- The most competitive applicants will have familiarity with human resource and leadership concepts and principles and be dedicated to employees and the management of their performance and development of their skills.
- Or any combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate the capacity to successfully complete the job duties listed above.
- Supplemental Information
Work Conditions
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; in varying weather conditions often in dirty, dusty, wet and noisy environment.
Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for qualifications and completeness of the application materials. The most competitive candidates who demonstrate clearly through their application materials how they meet and/or exceed the minimum qualifications and ideal candidate profile will be invited to participate in first round panel interviews. Candidates who pass the first round interview process will advance to final interviews.
The most competitive candidates from the final interview process will proceed to reference checks and a record review (disciple and attendance). Final offers of employment will be subject to successful completion of the reference check and record review process.
Union Representation: This job is represented by Professional Technical Local 17 - Chiefs Unit.
CLASS CODE: 8730100.
At King County Metro Transit we believe:
Our diverse culture encompasses unique perspectives, knowledge, skills and abilities, and the rich dimensions of their unique identity that each member of the Metro community brings to work every day. These perspectives and human dimensions are built through life experiences and membership in socially defined groups (including, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, and religious beliefs).
The diverse experiences and perspectives of our employees help us serve King County residents in an equitable, and culturally responsive way.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and differences. The Department of Transportation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, people of all ages and veterans. We are committed to being equitable and fair in providing equal access to opportunities for all.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01How many years of increasingly responsible experience relative to the Transit Chief position do you have?
- No experience
- Less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- Five years or more
02Please list the employer(s) where you received this experience and your job title. If none, please enter N/A03How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or lead role?- No experience
- Less than two years
- At least two years but less than four years
- Four years or more
04Please list the employer(s) where you received this experience and your job title. Please also specify if your supervisory experience was in a union environment. If none, please enter N/A.05In the space provided, please describe how you meet and/or exceed the qualifications of the Transit Chief – Facilities Maintenance position. Please limit your description to one - two sentences per qualification.06According to the Transit Chief shared competency profile located on the Transit Chief Information website (www.kingcounty.gov/metro/transitchief), please describe your strongest competency and how you will apply it to the Transit Chief position. (Please limit your response to the space provided).07Do you currently have a valid WA driver's license or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely manner?- Yes
- No
08Transit Chiefs with Facility Maintenance may be on an on-call rotation, and/or be assigned to day, swing, or graveyard shifts in support of a 24/7 operation. If I am selected for one of these classifications, I am willing to take any assignment.- Yes
- No
09I understand that if selected for a Transit Chief position I will be required to participate fully in the Chief Development Program.- Yes
- No
10If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the testing process only.- Yes
- No
11I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.- Yes
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12I have read the job announcement and understand the duties and requirements for this position. I also understand that the provisions of the job announcement do not constitute an express or implied contract. I further understand that any employment offer may be subject to successful completion and results for drug and alcohol background check, pre-employment physical, drug testing, reference checks, driver's record evaluation, and criminal history checks. Having applied for employment with King County, I give my consent that any person, firm or organization listed hereon is authorized to furnish King County with reference material concerning my character, past employment or any other information requested. I hereby authorize the full release of my employment and work record to the Transit Division of King County for the purpose of evaluation and consideration for employment including, but not limited to, specific reasons and details regarding my resignation and/or termination, attendance and punctuality, infractions or any disciplinary actions I may have received, and disclosure of all performance evaluations for the previous ten (10) years. I agree to hold current or former employers harmless from any claim or action based upon the release of information or documentation relating to my employment record. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. By checking this box and completing by name in the field below, I provide my consent for King County Metro Transit to obtain the above referenced information.- Yes
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