Assistant Director, Power

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or GED and Vocational or technical training in a electrical engineering/maintenance discipline

Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the rapid transit industry, to include strong, engineering management background with successfully demonstrated experience in the management and administration of a comprehensive POWER organization.

Certification/Licensure

• Valid Driver’s License
• Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Certification, Level 4, within six (6) months of hire and maintained for the duration of time in the role

Preferred

• Experience in rapid transit POWER

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares periodic reports to assess possible problems, trends or other items of concern to be brought to the attention of senior leadership. Conducts special studies and investigations and acts as special project officer as directed.
• Plans, directs, coordinates and manages all aspects of budget preparation and execution for all POWER operations (including, but not limited to, goals and objectives, levels of productivity, specified work standards, priorities, and compliance with technical and administrative activities.
• Serves as department representative to branch offices, outside consultants and contractors. Responsible for ensuring all new design of POWER is state-of-the-art and responsive to POWER and user needs.


• Assists in managing and coordinating all POWER department resources to ensure that all activities are accomplished efficiently, safely and economically and in conformance with assigned mission, goals and objectives.
• Assists in ensuring that all assigned, Authority maintenance systems meet the various government regulatory agencies’ and Authority standards, with special consideration to the safety of patrons and employees.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, evaluates and analyzes the performance of field operations, using information gathered from varied sources (to include Equipment Availability, Reliability, Analysis, Section Weekly Activity Reports, Quarterly and Semi-Annual Status Reports, Absenteeism analysis, Warranty Program Status Reports, installation and Construction Status Reports, Vital Signs and Personnel Certification Status Records) and takes action to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Attends and/or participates in high-level meetings, hearings and planning sessions within the Authority and outside the Authority (i.e., COG, AREMA, TRB, APTA, FTA, etc.) that are related to the execution of the functional responsibilities of the Office of POWER.
• Plans coordinates, manages and directs the POWER, training program to ensure activities are accomplished efficiently, safely, economically, and in compliance with the Authority’s mission and goals. This includes ensuring personnel can perform required job functions by providing comprehensive training, certification and re-certification for required POWER employees.
• Performs special assignments specified by senior leaderhip.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.