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Position
Basic Function
Directs Metro’s interest, investment and involvement in the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink), the Los Angeles to San Diego and San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) corridor and high speed rail projects in Southern California
Examples of Duties
Advocates for the interests of customers on Metrolink, the LOSSAN corridor and high speed rail services
Provides executive direction to staff and consultants in order to facilitate the implementation of major projects along the Los Angeles County regional rail corridors
Manages Metro’s share of the budget, service planning and promotion for Metrolink
Advocates for Los Angeles County to receive sufficient funding from Proposition 1A and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds of $8B, plus annual additional appropriations over five years, to build high speed rail projects in Southern California as identified in the Bond Proposition
Facilitates the implementation of High Speed Rail Projects in Southern California
Manages community and political acceptance of project definition in Los Angeles County
Ensures quality project design and that appropriate city, county and community input is received on alternatives to various portions of the projects to reflect city, county and community concerns
Facilitates projects that provide a net operating and safety benefit to Metrolink and the LOSSAN corridor
Reviews and comments on Alternatives Analysis and EIR/EIS
Creates and provides direction/lead to a Technical Advisory Committee consisting of agencies, major stakeholders and community organizations to provide advice on the implementation of HSR and LOSSAN improvements
Coordinates projects and programs with cities, other stakeholders and public agencies including Councils of Governments (COGs) to ensure the interests of the corridor cites are represented and the final EIR/EIS addresses community impacts and incorporates appropriate mitigation measures
Coordinates with all staff and consultants working on regional rail corridors in the Southern California region
Manages the use of right of way owned, managed, or controlled by Metro or Metrolink
Develops strategies for developing stations, station parking and station access
Ensures that track and structures properly interface with freeway, river, parks and communities
Develops and maintains outreach and coordination with Legislative, City, County and Community representatives
Coordinates developing, monitoring and adhering to Metro’s policies/procedures, budget and achieving units goals and objectives
Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro’s safety rules, policies, and proceduresRequirements For Employment
Bachelor’s degree – Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Project Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or Business-related field
5 years of director-level experience in the delivery of major capital projects, high speed rail, commuter rail and transportation operations
Valid California Class C driver’s licenseKnowledge:
Theories, principles, and practices of development/construction project management, real estate, operations and governmental contract policies
High speed rail, commuter rail and inter-city rail
Public administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation Capital and operating budgets
Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transportation programs
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, real estate and development practices
Large-scale capital project management
Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transit programs
Modern management theoryAbilities:
Direct the overall activities for major capital projects
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate outcome
Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees, public officials, and outside representatives
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Represent Metro before elected officials and the public
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Plan financial and staffing needs
Determine strategies to achieve goals
Establish and implement policies and procedures
Supervise and motivate subordinate staffSelection Procedure
APPLICATION SCREENING, APPRAISAL INTERVIEW
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro’s website at http://www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012Telephone: (213) 922-7153 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
**This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.
PTSC BENEFITS
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan – Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance – PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays – 10 days a year: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) – Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date – 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th – 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th – 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 daysPension Plan – Employer paid defined benefits pension plan under PERS. Vesting after 5 years’ service. New employees do not participate in Social Security for Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; US Savings Bond Program; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.