King County Metro Transit’s Rail Operations Section has an exciting opportunity for a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Link Light Rail Operations Base Chief (Transit Chief – Rail Operations).
This leadership role requires the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse employee workgroup, proactively solve problems that impact service delivery, provide quality customer service, and motivate employees through building respect and trust. Base Chiefs promote teamwork and resolve conflicts that arise, promoting a cooperative environment, and effective communication.
Base Chiefs are proactive in facilitating good working relationships, demonstrating cooperative interactions, and promoting teamwork with new members, facilitating inclusion, and demonstrating flexibility in accomplishing shared goals. Our Base Chiefs demonstrate support for the goals of the organization in providing quality public service and collaboratively working with other sections and departments while recognizing the value of diversity of opinion, culture, and perspective.
Our most competitive candidates will demonstrate their ability to build collaborative and supportive relationships with not only direct reports and internal partners, but also external agencies and community stakeholders. They will also be comfortable with providing guidance and decision-making during times of uncertainty or emergent situations. Our most competitive candidates will have the ability to actively create and maintain a positive working environment focused on safety, customer service, and exemplifying our True North values.
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open only to King County Metro Rail employees that have passed their probationary period.
Position Information
We are immediately hiring for one (1) Special Duty Assignment that is expected to last 6 months, with possibility of extension. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future Special Duty Assignment vacancies which may occur over the next twelve (12) months, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. Typical business hours are between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may be required to work extended hours, weekends, holidays and will be required to serve occasional 24/7 "on-call" in rotation with other Base Chiefs. Base Chiefs must have the ability to report to work in the event of adverse weather or other emergent/crisis situations and remain on hand during the event unless otherwise directed or relieved. There are no flex days or remote telework options for these positions, and work schedules will be determined by management.
Work Locations
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134, OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, or any additional locations that may open in the future.
To Apply
Those interested must submit:
- An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Completed supplemental questions
- A letter of interest that addresses all of the following:
- Why you are interested and excited for this position
- How you have demonstrated your commitment to Metro's True North and Values
- The top skills, abilities, and knowledge that make you uniquely qualified for this leadership role
**NOTE: Please limit your letter of interest to no more than two pages. Resumes and additional documents will not be reviewed.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications, as well as for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be selected for a blind letter of interest review. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes.
Union Status
This position is represented by PROTEC17: Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 -- Transit Chiefs, C3.
Classification/Pay Grade
874030 (Transit Chief – Rail Operations), Grade 69
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
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