What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Engineering position at San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)?
Job Summary
Pay Rate
Pay Band 11 (Non-Rep)
$180,489.00/year (minimum) – $273,443.00/year (maximum)
Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $180,489.00 - $241,282.16, commensurate with education and experience.
Reports ToChief Mechanical Officer
Current Assignment
BART is looking for an engineering leader to strengthen the reliability and performance of our 1,100 passenger railcar fleet. As our next Group Manager of Vehicle Maintenance Engineering, you’ll play a key role in keeping trains safe, reliable, and ready for the millions of riders who count on us. You will strategize to modernize the railcar fleet, and keep it compliant with the highest regulatory, operational, and safety standards.
In this role, you will lead three Vehicle Systems Engineering managers and their teams, work across departments, partner with outside suppliers and stakeholders, and support from day-to-day operations to long-term asset management. This role will assist with incident investigations, engineering projects, and executive decision-making. No two days are the same. You could be needed anywhere systemwide and may visit suppliers for inspections and requalifications.
Within Rolling Stock and Shops (RS&S), you will help strengthen Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and value-added engineering, improve fleet performance through reliability data and root-cause analysis, close out Requests for Engineering Information (REIs), tackle component obsolescence, and develop the technical guidance that helps our teams do their best work. Your efforts will help boost reliability, cut maintenance costs, and support continuous improvement across the fleet.
The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:
- Enjoys leading, motivating, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Mixes strong technical knowledge with big-picture strategic thinking to drive lifecycle performance
- Uses data to solve tough operational and engineering challenges
- Has experience with RCM, incident investigations, budgeting, and planning
- Knows safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices
- Creates technical documents and procedures
- Can explain technical concepts clearly to leaders and non-engineers
- Stays steady under pressure and makes good decisions in safety-critical situations
- Invests in team growth and keeps staff current on new tech and trends
- Stays curious about emerging innovations in transit and vehicle engineering
Application & Selection Process
All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.
Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.
Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or employment@bart.gov.
The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.
All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.
The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.
- Assumes full management responsibility for all assigned vehicle maintenance engineering programs and activities within the Rolling Stock and Shops Department; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
- Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned Division.
- Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
- Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the work plan for vehicle maintenance engineering staff; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
- Manages, defines, and coordinates engineering activities on the next new car order (306), for specification development.
- Directs the conduct of analytical studies pertinent to revenue vehicle maintenance engineering such as traction power, train control, communication and vehicle related auxiliary systems; reviews findings, alternatives and recommendations
- Monitors developments and legislation related to engineering matters; evaluates their impact on District operations.
- Recommends and implements equipment, policy and procedural improvements.
- Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
- Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
- Supports root-cause analyses for accidents or incidents. Interfaces with any investigating outside agency or internal investigating teams.
- Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
- Represents the Vehicle Maintenance Engineering Group to representatives of governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
- Provides staff assistance to the Chief Mechanical Officer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Six (6) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in vehicle preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair of transit vehicles or related experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative responsibility.
License or Certificate:
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California preferred.Knowledge of:
- Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive vehicle maintenance engineering program
- Principles and practices of vehicle engineering in the relevant engineering disciplines
- Principles and practices of engineering and project management
- Principles and practices of program development and administration
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
- Engineering aspects of new cars
- Transportation practices and safety practices
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Skill/Ability in:
- Managing a comprehensive vehicle maintenance engineering program
- Developing and implementing complex design and equipment acquisition schedules
- Applying engineering principles and practices in a comprehensive maintenance engineering program
- Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures
- Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate solutions
- Conveying complex engineering concepts
- Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
- Preparing and administering large and complex budgets
- Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
- Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Salary : $180,489 - $273,443