Asst Superintendent Ops CETC - 90001484 - Boston

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is accountable for the safe and efficient movement of trains that are under the purview of the CETC/dispatching & Block Stations offices on the Northeast Corridor Boston Region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•Provide leadership and management for the Manager of Train Operations for the Northeast Corridor – Boston Region CETC/dispatching office.
•Manage and monitor employee record keeping, efficiency testing and compliance with all Amtrak, Federal and state operating requirements.
•Execute and manage the CETC/dispatching safety plan in compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations to ensure goals are met.
•Guide and participate in employee behavioral safety programs to reduce risk exposure.
•Manage the departmental budget, maintain required staffing levels.
•Direct and develop schedules to ensure all train dispatchers and block operators attend regulatory and Amtrak-mandated training classes.
•Enforce and manage the rules and regulations for Amtrak policies and operating practices, initiate action for non-compliance and recommend appropriate action for resolution in a consistent and fair manner. (in accordance to proper collective bargaining agreements)
•Oversee new-hire train dispatcher and block operator training programs.
•Monitor on-time performance for the area of responsibility and recommend ways to improve performance to meet PRIIA metrics. Maintain relationship with host railroads, CDOT/CTRail, CSX and Keolis, to facilitate joint operational testing, coordination during service disruptions and other day to day operational needs.
•Coordinate and manage Maintenance of Way scheduled track outages minimizing conflicts with regular service to maintain established OTP goals.
•Develop CETC/dispatching office reports ensuring accuracy and timely submittals.
•Comply with division diversity goals.
•Monitor extra board requirements to maintain established goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, leading and managing others with different levels of expertise, exhibiting innovative leadership and management skills.
• Proven experience in operational management and collaborative leadership.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ATDA and TCU labor contracts
• Demonstrate understanding of CETC operation
• Experience in budget management and Amtrak reporting requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work as train Dispatcher or in Operations and must be able to qualify on NORAC Operating Rules and the Physical Characteristics of the NEC – Boston Region.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

The target salary is $151,000.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:165177

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law..