[PTSC] EXECUTIVE OFFICER, REGIONAL RAIL

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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 procedures

    Requirements 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 license

    Knowledge:

    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 theory

    Abilities:

    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 staff

    Selection 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 90012

    Telephone: (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 days

    Pension 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.

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