Administrator III

Administrator III - SDA

This position is open to current career service King County Metro Rail employees that have completed the six (6) month probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current career service position.

King County Metro's Transit Department has an exciting opportunity for one Administrator III SDA position to work within the Rail Division's Business and Administration section. This leadership role reports to the Administrator IV, and collaborates with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service while advancing the following strategic priorities within the division:

• Developing a Culture of Care
• Providing operational excellence
• Delivering on time expansions
• Maintaining healthy and resilient partnerships with Sound Transit, our partners in Rail Service Delivery

This Administrator III position will lead a high-performing team responsible for managing various administrative functions to support Metro Transit's Rail Division.

This role also requires effective communication with diverse stakeholders, proactive problem-solving, breaking down barriers, change management oversight, continuous improvement implementation, and fostering employee engagement to create a culture of care within the Division. The ideal candidate will excel in navigating an ambiguous work environment, possess leadership experience, and manage multiple competing priorities to deliver substantial results in a fast-paced setting. Additionally, the candidate should have a solid background in equity and social justice, with experience in enhancing opportunities and support for historically disadvantaged employee groups.

About Metro Transit's Link Light Rail Expansion

King County Metro's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services, the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless, connected system, our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access, reducing barriers, and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go.

Joining Metro's Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we serve, both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role, your work here contributes to something that matters, a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.

Position Information

Who May Apply:
This position is open to current career service King County Metro RAIL employees that have completed the six (6) month probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current career service position.

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment vacancy. This recruitment may also be used to establish a list or pool of qualified candidates for any future openings in this classification within the next twelve months. Placement onto an eligibility list/pool is not a guarantee of placement into a future position.

Work Schedule

The base work schedule is 40 hours per week, and normally day shift Monday through Friday, however, due to the 24 hour/7 day a week operation of a public transit service, this position may require off-shift work. The position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay.

Work Location

The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working both in the office and  expectation is to be working on site 2-3 days a week. Employee will have access to shared work spaces at various Sound Transit facilities. Employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their…