Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• • In lieu of a bachelors degree, a high school diploma or GED with four (4) years experience in operation maintenance and railway signaling and train control systems
    

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in supervision, operation maintenance and training in railway signaling and train control systems
  
  

Certification/Licensure

A valid motor vehicle operators license from jurisdiction of residence required

Preferred

• N/A
  
  

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation:

In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority¿s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

Summary

The Assistant Superintendent, Automatic Train Control, is responsible for assisting in organizing, coordinating and directing the Authority's Automatic Train Control (ATC) operating and maintenance plan, establishment of the ATC operating procedures, as well as coordination procedures for support facilities.

Essential Functions

• Directs the construction, inspection, test and material control activities of the section. Assists with administrative supervisory functions such as developing performance plans, evaluating employees¿ performance against performance plans, assigning and reviewing work, approving leave requests, recommending personnel actions, recommending hires, and ensuring that subordinates adhere to established safety plans and procedures.
• Assists in supervising the installation, testing, pre-operation systems check-out and the operating maintenance and management of the ATC system.
• Assists in planning and programming the purchase of ATC maintenance materials, and the distribution and storage functions in coordination with the maintenance information plan.
• Assists in establishing and overseeing the ATC Training Program; correlating it with the RAIL technical Training Plan.
• Assists in preparation of annual plans and long-range forecasts of ATC activities relative to engineering design changes, installation and operation, including appropriate budgetary needs.
• Conducts frequent field inspections to observe operations, maintenance, training and troubleshooting procedures. Inspects equipment rooms to ensure a high state of cleanliness exists and that storage and preservation are maintained. Submits written report on conditions found, observations of training, cleanliness, storage and personnel performance.
• Performs the duties of the Assistant Superintendent, Maintenance Operation Center, as required.
• Reviews operating, and maintenance records and develops additional preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assists in evaluating complaints and grievances with supervisors, employees or their representatives, and attempts resolution, in accordance with sound employee relations practices.
• Works variable hours and shifts.
  
  

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report
  
  

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.