Asst Superintendent Road Ops - 90001493 - Seattle

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is accountable for the safe and efficient movement of trains and for the oversight, leadership and daily management of subordinate supervisors and their assigned employees based in Portland, OR, Shelby, MT, Spokane, WA. This position will ensure that employees perform their responsibilities and provide service in a safe manner consistent with Amtrak’s service standards, operating rules and procedures, and special instructions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for safe and efficient movement of trains and oversight of first-line managers, division Road Foreman and Trainmasters.
• Responsible to ensure day to day equipment readiness meets Amtrak standards.
• Maintain relationship with external customers (BNSF, UPRR, Sound Transit) to facilitate joint operational testing, coordination during service disruptions and other day to day operational needs.
• Manage and monitor and lead employee record keeping, efficiency testing and compliance with all Amtrak, Federal and state operating requirements.
• Execute and manage the area’s safety plan in compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations to ensure goals are met.
• Manage the departmental budget and develop cost-effective operating crew couplets to maximize production and reduce overall cost.
• Work with Crew Management Services to develop schedules to ensure all train and engine crews attend regulatory and Amtrak-mandated training classes.
• Work with the Road Foreman and Trainmasters for the various crew bases to ensure all bulletins, equipment, postings, etc. adhere to labor, federal and Amtrak regulations.
• 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.
• Oversee new-hire locomotive engineer and conductors on-the-job training and certification programs.
• Monitor on-time performance for the area of responsibility and recommend ways to improve performance.
• Oversee the conductor and assistant conductor remittance audits to meet division goals and take action to correct discrepancies.
• Respond to service disruptions and act as senior site commander when designated by the Superintendent of Operations.
• Monitor extra board requirements to maintain established goals.
• Effectively contribute to a safe and secure work environment for employees and travel experience for customers. Demonstrate necessary leadership to support a zero incident and injury culture within the Operations organization and Amtrak.
• Short notice availability in rapidly changing 24X7 operation including weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated supervisory experience, leading, and managing others with different levels of expertise, exhibiting innovative leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrated experience communication orally and in writing within and outside of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a departmental operating budget.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and manage a behavioral based safety program.
• Must possess a working knowledge of applicable CFR 49 requirements and applicable Amtrak labor agreements pertaining to train and engine employees.
• Extensive experience with train and engine operations.
• Knowledge and familiarity with commuter and freight operation agreements associated with the division.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and relevant labor agreements.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, FRA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 or more years of experience effectively supervising employees
• Demonstrated experience with train operations, crew base, crew management, operations, train handling and service delivery.
• Ability to develop and manage an operating budget.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: 

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $151,000. 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:164365
Posting Location(s):Washington

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Job Family/Function:Transportation 
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.

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