AVP Rail Maintenance

Pay Range:

$122,308.00 - $201,808.00

Supervisory Organization:

VP Maintenance

Country:

United States of America

Address:

3021 OAK LANE

City:

DALLAS, TX 75226

FLSA:

Exempt

Professionals:

01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1A - Officials and Executives (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Organizes and develops programs, resources and activities through creative and strategic planning in the maintenance of light rail/streetcar, and central shop maintenance functions for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Rail Maintenance Division. This position reports to the Vice President, Rail Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and oversees the activities of personnel engaged in light rail/streetcar; central shop maintenance to include overhaul, electronic service, body/paint repair, and servicing; and, related facilities.
• Administers functions related to on-going maintenance of vehicle and facility systems.
• Establishes goals, policies and procedures for accomplishing the division work programs.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, terminates subordinate personnel in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines to include Equal Employment and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) program goals and activities.
• Establishes and monitors productivity and quality control standards for assets to include reliability, safety, and cleanliness.
• Acts as a resource to and liaison between division and various departments within DART, as well as with external contacts.
• Develops, submits for approval, manages and oversees implementation of division and capital program budgets.
• Develops and evaluates policies and procedures for the division.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports, for Executive Management review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports for Executive Management and Governing Board review.
• Provides oversight, guidance and support necessary to effectively integrate LRT/Streetcar service expansion programs into existing systems.
• Ensures all assets are maintained to quality standards meeting all applicable federal, state, local and safety regulations.
• Promotes established training, safety and quality assurance programs. Refines programs as necessary to include new technologies incorporated into existing infrastructure or as part of system expansion, replacement and/or refurbishment.
• Interfaces with engineering and contractors to resolve maintenance problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electronics, Automotive, Industrial Electrical Technology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Transportation, or related field.
• Twelve (12) years experience in transportation (Transit) to include six (6) years of vehicle, equipment or contract maintenance services to include a minimum of six (6) years directing and managing a staff.
• Demonstrates fiduciary obligation and probity to division, department, and DART when handling materials and information of a confidential and sensitive nature.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively deliver and present with supervisory and non-supervisory employees, government entities, consultants, vendors, contractors, and a culturally diverse community in one-on-one, small groups and large groups.
• Strong team building skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve the strategic vision and goals developed by the division, department and agency.
• A strong applicable business acumen, providing analytical and creative skills to find solutions to highly complex interpersonal, professional, technical, and administrative problems resulting in timely and accurate decisions both as an individual an