Senior Director, Wayside Systems

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Plans and directs the management and performance of the activities of the Wayside Systems Engineering groups within Metro's Rail Operations in order to improve reliability and ensure that public and employee safety are always enforced and maintained.

• Develops, implements, and manages the workplan of the Wayside Systems Engineering groups, and ensures compliance with authorized budget and schedule
• Directs operational technical support for rail design, construction, start-up, testing, activation of systems, and pre-revenue and revenue operations
• Coordinates with Engineering Directors to plan and prioritize the department's work, and provides staff assignments on each project
• Directs engineering in the modification of rail systems and facilities
• Performs design review for new rail lines and rail activation processes
• Ensures that work complies with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
• Develops work scopes and participates in negotiating consultant services contracts and contract changes; coordinates and reviews consultants' engineering design submittals
• Coordinates with and supports the Corporate Safety Department on rail safety, fire life safety, emergency procedures, and regulatory issues
• Confers with Metro management, staff, government officials, contractors, and consultants regarding engineering matters relating to systems and facility improvements
• Directs, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and evaluates the performance of 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

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

• Five years of relevant management-level experience in facilities engineering design and construction of public transit projects or major public agency projects

• 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
• Must pass a security clearance check
• Occasional exposure to weather, physical, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards during site or right of way visits
• Travel to construction sites and access areas under construction

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

• Experience overseeing Signal Systems, Train Control systems, and Wayside Infrastructure, including conducting corrective action plans and supporting State Safety Oversight–related inspections to ensure rail system reliability and safety compliance.
• Experience applying FRA and CPUC regulatory requirements, including developing corrective action plans and coordinating with oversight agencies during State Safety Oversight inspections, audits, and related signaling compliance activities.
• Experience developing Statements of Work (SOWs) and Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs) for engineering or safety-critical purchasing activities, including supporting procurement actions associated with corrective action plan implementation and oversight agency findings.
• Experience developing and managing operating and…