Lead Asset Disposition Specialist - 90060906 (Hybrid)

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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.

This is a hybrid position that can be based out of Washington DC; New Castle, DE; Philadelphia, PA; and/or Chicago, IL

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Lead Asset Disposition Specialist position is responsible for the disposition of various Amtrak assets and other scrap material. This position will be responsible for the disposition of all Railbound Equipment, Scrap Rail & Other Track Material (OTM).  This position will also manage multiple scrap contracts across the Amtrak network, as well as work closely with both Mechanical and Engineering  personnel on most of the asset dispositions.  During the disposition process, the Specialist will ensure all required documentation is received and approved and will ensure the physical removal of the assets or other scrap material from Amtrak property.  Once assets are off Amtrak property, the Specialist will ensure all systems are updated and will ensure Capital Accounting retires any assets as necessary. The position will also oversee the new procurement portal,as well as manage the Request for Asset Disposition (RAD) Salesforce site.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the disposition of all Railbound Equipment.
• Responsible for the disposition of all Rail and other OTM scrap.
• Responsible for the disposition and management of all scrap containers across Amtrak network.
• Responsible for RAD site and all reporting from site.
• Responsible for management and development of new procurement portal used for asset sales.
• Performs routine site inspections to ensure compliance in all areas of EAMDT requirements.
• Optimizes EAMDT service levels for various groups during disposition activities.
• Interacts with outside parties such as Customers/Purchasers of Equipment or Scrap, FRA, and other stakeholders as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Business Management or related field. Or, equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant 6+ experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Working knowledge of Maximo, SAP, Tableau, Excel, Word, and Salesforce.
• Effectively works in a strategically focused workforce and on cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of the company and customers.
• Satisfactory prior job performance.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to train and develop employees throughout Amtrak on our disposition processes.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills, leadership, problem solving to guide and support staff to achieve goals consistent with departmental and corporate programs and objectives within budgetary constraints.
• Proven excellent leadership, problem solving and presentation skills to guide and support members requesting dispositions on achieving final dispositions/sales and asset retirements consistent with departmental and corporate procedures.
• Satisfactory prior job performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Extensive experience in Asset Management, including asset dispositions.
• Advanced working knowledge of Maximo, SAP, Tableau, Microsoft Office, and Salesforce systems.
• Working knowledge of ARIBA systems.
• Prior Asset Sales experience.

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

Physical Demands:
• Consistently uses a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and/or lift, carry, push, or pull objects of various weights; ability to reach, kneel, crouch, bend, or twist in order to perform site visits and inspections of Assets or other scrap materials.

Mental Demands:
• Effectively communicates, comprehends, and responds to verbal statements and instructions, both orally and in writing.
• Acquires new knowledge, skills, and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to effectively perform essential functions of the role.
• Ability to resolve problems with conflicting priorities in cognitively demanding situations. 
• Frequently reads and analyzes hard copy and/or electronic material and writes reports as needed. 
• Conducts in person and/or telephone dialogues in order to manage and conduct the flow of work.

Working Conditions:
• Works in a fast-paced, time sensitive warehouse environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Frequently handles multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Subject to travel 25% of the time throughout and outside the region as required (e.g., via airplane, train, automobile). 
• Works daily in the Maximo, SAP, Salesforce and integrated Ariba system.

• Hybrid Work Arrangement (1-2 times a week in office)

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $94,300-$122,256, 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:163729
Posting Location(s):Delaware; District of Columbia; Illinois; Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement: Hybrid Weekly. Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Job Family/Function:Supply Chain & Logistics 
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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.