Basic Function

Assists with the overall management of activities of an operating bus transportation division to ensure that all performance and safety measures are met; maintains adherence to Metro rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's goals and objectives, efficiency of operation, cost effectiveness, and positive management-labor relations.

Example Of Duties

• Manages the assignment of operating and supervisory staff and resources to ensure that service objectives are achieved within budgetary constraints; conducts division shake-ups and bidding procedures

• Assists with developing goals, establishing plans and priorities, and assigning and monitoring work for an operating division

• Assists with monitoring staff compliance with policies, rules, procedures, regulations, practices, and labor agreements; manages the maintenance of employee records and division statistics

• Manages the review and analysis of transit operations and monitors system performance to identify and resolve problems while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness

• Participates in and manages the investigation and resolution of customer complaints

• Provides direction to Bus Operators during accident investigation, schedule and route changes, and emergency situations

• Manages the administration of workers′ compensation program activities

• Assists with conducting disciplinary investigations, hearings, and counseling sessions; testifies at unemployment and workers′ compensation hearings and court cases

• Supervises the investigation of accidents to minimize recurrence and determine if accidents are chargeable according to labor agreement mandates

• Oversees vehicle services for seasonal and special events, including projecting equipment and staffing demands, scheduling appropriate personnel, and tabulating related statistics when assigned to Vehicle Operations

• Oversees the re-routing of bus lines and detour notices during major road construction projects, civil and tactical emergencies, and other situations affecting street operations; coordinates services with police, fire, road, and flood control agencies when assigned to Vehicle Operations

• Prepares written incident reports, correspondence, bulletins, and standard operating procedures

• Interacts with various departments and outside agencies to coordinate schedules and procedural improvements to ensure quality service

• Works closely with Bus Operators, Transit Operations Supervisors, and other staff members to support the goal of providing safe, courteous, and reliable transit service

• Assists in developing goals and establishing plans and priorities for Operations Central Instruction and Division Training

• Creates monthly and daily instructor schedules and manages training resources

• Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff

• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye, and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out


May be required to perform other related job duties

Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration(FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

Requirements For Employment

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience performing professional-level administrative, instruction, or control activities in an operations environment.

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

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  A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

• 24 hours on-call, weekend/holiday work required when necessary

• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

• Experience responding to rail mass transit emergencies and disruptions resulting in service cancellations.
• Experience coordinating rail service during large scale special events, to include collaboration with event/city representatives and developing plans that minimize service impacts.
• Experience coordinating rail operations plans for planned rail track maintenance activities.

Knowledge:

• Theories, principles, and practices of public bus transit operations

• Applicable local, state, and federal law, rules, and regulations governing public transit systems

• Applicable California Vehicle Code, California Code of Regulations, and Public Utility Commission (PUC) regulations

• Metro transit operations, including lines, routes, fares, policies, and procedures

• Safety procedures

• Labor contracts

• Modern management theory

• Applicable business software applications

• Planning, organizing, and monitoring the work of a transportation operations division

• Developing strategies to solve problems and achieve goals

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence

• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro personnel, outside agencies and the community

• Supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff
  

Abilities:

• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor agreements

• Plan financial and staffing needs

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.