Asst Superintendent Ops - 90237855 - Washington
Washington, DC, US, 20002
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Job Summary
Provide leadership and daily management of subordinate supervisors and their assigned employees based in Washington, DC, Baltimore and Martins. Ensure that employees perform their responsibilities and provide Commuter service in a safe manner consistent with Amtrak’s service standards, operating rules and procedures, and special instructions. Work effectively to continuously improve assigned services and related customer satisfaction
Essential Functions
This position is accountable for the safe and efficient movement of trains and for the oversight of first-time managers, train and engine crews operating in Commuter Service on the Southeast Division.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership and management for division road foreman and trainmasters
- Executing and managing the Division safety plan in compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations
- Managing the departmental budget and develop cost-effective operating crew couplets
- Working with CMS and supporting block training with the employees for the Southeast Division
- Ensuring all bulletins, equipment, posting, etc. Adheres to labor, federal and Amtrak regulations
- Enforcing and managing the rules and regulations for Amtrak policies and operation practices
- Initiate no-compliance and recommend appropriate action
- Indirectly oversees new-hire locomotive engineer and assistant conductors on-the-job training programs
- Monitoring OTP for the area of responsibility and recommend ways to improve performance in conjunction with freight carriers
- Overseeing conductor remittance audits
- Responding to service disruptions and act as senior site commander when designated
- Ensure consistent compliance with established operating rules and other instructions along with all applicable Amtrak service standards as documented in TDRS/T.E.S.T.S. observations from train-riding and other supervisory oversight programs
- Team building and motivation is an absolute must
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Transportation or related fields; or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or work experience.
- 7 or more years of prior relevant experience required
- Significant experience in: Transportation (specifically in passenger rail, commuter rail)
- Demonstrated experience in the successful management of a supervisory staff as well as bargaining-unit craft employees with an emphasis on coaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to:
- Communicate effectively and reach across divisional, departmental and inter agency lines.
- Build effective, working relationships necessary to improve MARC Commuter Rail service on the Northeast Corridor (NEC)
- Must be a strong inter-personal communicator with excellent writing skills
- Must be able to perform effective root-cause analysis of problematic product, service and organizational situation, along with the ability to develop and successfully implement practical solutions in a timely and efficient manner
The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, 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. 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:166442
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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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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