Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Update as of May 8, 2024: Initial review of applications received to begin on May 14, 2024.

Pay Rate
Non-Represented Pay Band E11

Minimum: $148,935.00/annually - Maximum: $225,638.00/annually

The starting negotiable salary will be between $148,935.00/annually - $218,976.00/annually and will be commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer or designee

Current Assignment
This Deputy Director level position will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Electrical, Traction Power, and Mechanical Engineering divisions within the Office of Infrastructure Delivery. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, major special Engineering projects throughout the District, including contracted professional Engineering and construction services. This group is a critical player in achieving and maintaining a State of Good Repair by interacting with Maintenance, Operations, other BART departments, and external agencies.

Physical asset types in this area of responsibility include power distribution, conversion, control, & storage systems, elevators/escalators, HVAC, lighting, fire protection/suppression, water treatment, irrigation, train washers, and shop equipment (such as truck & car lifts, overhead cranes, wheel press & truing, train turntables, etc.)

The selected candidate will demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, technical acumen, and self-motivation, as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment driving electrical, traction power, and mechanical organizational achievement.

In addition, they must possess a proven track record in the following areas:

1. Leading comprehensive multi-disciplinary Engineering programs that prioritize safety but also include procurements, controls, and administration.
2. Innovative and creative problem solving to optimize asset performance and Sustaining Engineering in an operational environment.
3. Data driven change agent experience to create and lead transformation that raises the level of group effectiveness and interaction with other organizations using proven tools and techniques.
4. Developing, communicating, and measuring aggressive goals in support of the organization's mission.

1. Assumes full management responsibility for Electrical, Traction Power, and Mechanical Divisions including engineering design and maintenance support; major special engineering projects throughout the District including contracted professional engineering, and construction services; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
   
   
2. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned Engineering Division.
   
   
3. Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
   
   
4. Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Infrastructure Department's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
   
   
5. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
   
   
6. Oversees the administration of construction contracts, special engineering projects, and major engineering contract design projects; resolves the most complex design and safety issues; responds to emergency situations to safe operation of District's track and structures.
   
   
7. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
   
   
8. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
   
   
9. Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
   
   
10. Represents the Office of Infrastructure Delivery to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
    
    
11. Provides staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
    
    
12. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Six (6) years of professional (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in electrical or mechanical engineering preferably in design and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems and major professional engineering functions or projects which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative experience.

License or Certificate:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California preferred

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary engineering design and special projects program
• Principles and practices of design engineering
• Principles and practices of electrical, mechanical, and power systems engineering
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Principles and practices of engineering project contract administration
• Design, installation, operation and modification of heavy rail transit facilities and equipment
• Principles and practices of earned value management and value engineering
• Principles and practices of policy development and administration
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

• Managing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary major engineering and maintenance projects program
• Developing and implementing complex design and equipment acquisition schedules
• Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures
• Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate solutions
• Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Delegating authority and responsibility
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Preparing and presenting clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Preparing and administering large and complex budgets
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.