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Rail Operations Support System Coordinator (Rail OSS Coordinator)

Government Jobs, Seattle, WA, United States


Rail Operations Support System Coordinator

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division Operations Support team has an exciting opportunity for current eligible King County Metro Transit Employees in a position represented by ATU 587 who are interested in a career service position as a Rail Operations Support System Coordinator (Transit Operations Support System Coordinator). All applicants must complete any King County probation period.
The selected candidate will help with the planning, developing, and maintaining essential systems and administrative procedures to support daily operations and the accuracy of data in accordance with the ATU Local 587 Labor Agreement. The most competitive candidate has demonstrated the ability to maintain high-performance levels for service-related processes, implementing improvement activities where necessary, and is proficient in utilizing HASTUS to monitor and manage payroll and support functions to ensure optimal service.
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service. Link Light Rail is a 2-line operation of 55+ miles between Lynnwood, Federal Way, and Downtown Redmond. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.
This position is open to current Career Service King County Employees in a position represented by ATU 587 that have successfully passed their probationary period. First preference will be given to any candidate currently in the following King County Metro classifications: Bus Supervisor, Rail Supervisor, O&M Supervisor with previous Rail Supervisor experience, or Senior Schedule Planner.
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Service position. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. The workweek is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Typical work hours are between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Extended and/or flex scheduled work hours may be required to respond to service needs. This position performs on-call duties which will require occasional evening, night, and/or weekend work. Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility Central (OMFC) at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134, Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility East (OMFE) at 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, and/or any other locations based on business needs.
Please complete the following:
An online King County application, updated with all relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties and reasons for leaving explained clearly
A letter of interest that describes how this position fits with your career goals, and the most competitive skills and qualifications that make you the best candidate for the role
Answer the supplemental questions in their entirety
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact Talent Advisor Jacky Lu at jacky.lu@kingcounty.gov.