Deputy Director of Light Rail Operations

Maryland Transit Administration
 Deputy Director of Light Rail Operations (Administrator VII-0939)

Office of Light Rail Operations
 Executive Service – Grade 22

“Open Until Filled”

 *This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority*

**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply** 

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a Deputy Director of Light Rail Operations. The right leader will be responsible for providing overall leadership of Light Rail Operations in formulating and achieving public transportation goals and objectives.

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Ensures the Light Rail system follows the safety standards and maintains accountability for all safety performance measures for the agency and subordinate employees.
• Provides overall leadership of Light Rail Operations and responsible for formulating and achieving public transportation objectives.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and budgets for assigned projects, services, and functional area within the Divisions; makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Participates in contract negotiations, administration of collective bargaining agreements, grievance investigations and arbitration proceedings.
• Provides support to the division/department and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to light rail operations and maintenance; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Provides leadership direction to staff; coordinates and/or provides developmental work plan, trainings, advice, and counsel for staff; manages employee relations and takes appropriate corrective action manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff.
• Act as the delegate in the absence of the Director. 
• Other duties as assigned.

 This vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Administration, Management, Public Safety or related field.
 
 Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Bus Operations, Rail Operations, Public Safety and/or related field, to include three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to rail transportation.

Notes:      
 
 1.  U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

TO APPLY:

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
  
 Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
  

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
 
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
 
 
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
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The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit. 
 
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
 
MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation or any other protected status.
 
Issue Date: 6/4/2024

Salary : $89,913 - $145,151