Transit Chief-Rail Power

Metro Transit's Rail Division seeks two (2) outstanding people leaders to fulfill the role of Rail Power Chief. This leadership position is critical in ensuring the delivery of light rail transit services and the day-to-day coordination, direction, and supervision of rail electrical personnel, maintenance, and support of all facilities' electrical power, electrical distribution, lighting, and other power elements and controls within the division.Our ideal candidates will be able to communicate effectively with a diverse employee work group, proactively solve problems that impact service delivery, and encourage a safety culture while inspiring high standards of customer service excellence, as well as the ability to motivate employees through building respect and trust. Our Chiefs promote teamwork, resolve conflicts that arise, and promote a collaborative environment.About Metro Transit's Expanding Rail DivisionKing County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle’s streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle’s downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.Position InformationThis recruitment will be used to fill two (2) Career Service vacancies and may establish a list for future Career Service vacancies at Rail that may occur over the next twelve months.Who May Apply : This exciting Career Service opportunity is open to King County Employees and the general public.Please note : This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for these positions are required to undergo a physical and drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice#J-18808-Ljbffr