Streetcar Section Manager
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Salary : $140,171.20 - $177,673.60 AnnuallyLocation : Seattle First Hill, WAJob Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/weekJob Number: 2024SJ23498Department: MTD - Metro TransitDivision: RailOpening Date: 01/07/2025Closing Date: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM PacificFLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel GuidelinesFull- or Part-Time: Full TimeHours/Week: 40 hours/weekSummaryKing County Metro Transit is looking for an outstanding people leader to fulfill the role of Streetcar Section Manager. The Section Manager is the main Leader for Streetcar Section employees in providing excellent public transit service for both the South Lake Union Streetcar Line, connecting from Fairview through the South Lake Union neighborhood to Westlake, and the First Hill Streetcar Line serving Pioneer Square, the Chinatown/International District, First Hill and Capitol Hill. The Seattle Streetcar provides important connections within the neighborhoods served and to Metro's fixed route bus service and Sound Transit Link service, This leadership role will be entrusted to model and promote teamwork and a continuous-improvement mindset, advance a safety-based culture, inspire high standards of service excellence, coach managers and supervisors toward achievement of shared goals and values, and partner across Metro and with the City of Seattle to deliver an exceptional streetcar experience. King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's Streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. The Seattle Streetcar system includes two maintenance facilities and a fleet of ten streetcar vehicles. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to reach destinations safety, reliably, and easily. Follow the link to learn more! Who May ApplyThis recruitment is open to all qualified applicants.LocationFirst Hill at 848 7th Ave. S, Seattle. Work ScheduleNormal business hours with the availability to be on-call, if needed. To apply, the following three items are required:

• Online King County application
• Letter of Interest indicating how you meet the qualifications, why you are interested in this position and working for Streetcar.
• Resume

The initial review of applications will begin on January 23, 2024. For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Skyler Jones, Senior Talent Advisor: Job Duties Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All Section Managers are expected to model and apply equity and social justice shared values, behaviors and practices. As the Section Manager, you will:

• Establish, develop and manage the Streetcar Section to deliver high-quality, timely service to customers.
• Build teams, supervise, and mentor staff within the Streetcar Section.
• Ensure that employee and public safety continues to be Metro's highest priority, maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and procedures and continually seeking to enhance safety practices.
• Partner with unions and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver excellent service and build a community-oriented, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Plan and implement strategic goals and policies; ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; analyze and interpret operating policies, procedures, and guidelines; and approve recommendations for improvement.
• Lead and manage the development of new initiatives, efficiencies, and operational methods; determine and select technology and equipment; and direct program and procedure development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead, help develop, and motivate employees, helping them to recognize the important role they each play in achieving the overall agency goals and empowering them to perform accordingly.
• Develop, approve, and monitor budget; determine and allocate resources.
• Understand data and build reports in Excel and other platforms and develop data sources/metrics/visual management tools to present to teams and leadership.
• Promote a collaborative working partnership with counterparts at Seattle Department of Transportation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills We are looking for candidates who meet one (1) of the following qualification options:Option 1: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience, within a Rail environment, which includes experience building and leading teams to successful results.OROption 2: Master's degree in public administration, business administration or other applicable field; and two (2) years of increasingly responsible management experience within a Rail environment which includes experience building and leading teams to successful results.OROption 3: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or other applicable field; and three (3) years of increasingly responsible management experience, within a Rail environment which includes experience building and leading teams to successful results.And

• Experience forming and maintaining effective partnerships with external transportation partners.
• Ability to form an effective partnership with our oversight partner and funder, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). The hire for this recruitment must be approved by SDOT.
• Experience writing rail operations/maintenance plans and creating their supporting budgets.
• Experience working with labor unions, including developing and nurturing effective, productive relationships with union leadership, respecting established processes and fostering an environment of mutual respect.

In addition to the above minimum qualifications, we are looking for are skilled leaders who:

• Demonstrate transparency and build trust, courageously and consistently acting upon a strong set of core values that are aligned with King County Metro Transit's values.
• Know how to build relationships, including with external parties, contractors and vendors, and treat all people with respect and dignity, as well as solve problems for the good of all.
• Facilitate difficult conversations, particularly related to race (and other protected classes), power, and privilege.
• Make complex decisions and to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably, in a capable and agile manner.
• See clearly ahead, establish and communicate a vision, anticipate future consequences, effectively set priorities, and have broad knowledge, perspective, and the ability to articulate possibilities and spend time on what is important, trusting staff to make decisions within their scope of work.
• Be knowledgeable about how organizations and bureaucracies work and how to get things done both through formal channels and informal networks.
• Build effective teams in technical and diverse work environments while creating strong morale, instilling vision, and purpose, and fostering open dialogue.
• Communicate effectively which includes practicing active listening, as well as proactively and consistently keeping staff informed.

Supplemental Information Application & Selection Process Submit an online employment application, attach a cover letter and resume at . Your cover letter should indicate how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position and working for Streetcar. Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to interview. Applications that are not complete or do not include the required attachments may be disqualified and not advance in the process.Learn how Metro connects you with what matters. Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team that is dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our True North , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principleswe are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. 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. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible? We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective? Career Support Services - King County. Need assistance? Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQs - King County. If you have any questions related to this job posting, including needing the announcement in an alternative language format, or regarding accommodation requests for the application or assessment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed in the posting. Union Membership This position is not represented by a Union.King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.01 Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

02 If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff 03 MTD - Where did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

• a. King County Metro Employment Site
• b. King County Metro Employee
• c. Indeed
• d. LinkedIn
• e. King County Careers/Government Jobs.com
• f. American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
• g. Diversity & Social Impact Job Board
• h. Other - if selected, answer the following question

04 MTD - If you selected h to the previous question, indicate which other source where you found out about this opportunity. 05 Select One: Which of the following qualification options best describe your qualifications?

• Option 1: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience, within a Rail environment, which includes experience building and leading teams to successful results.
• Option 2: Master's degree in public administration, business administration or other applicable field; and two (2) years of increasingly responsible management experience within a Rail environment which includes experience building and leading teams to successful results.
• Option 3: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or other applicable field; and three (3) years of increasingly responsible management experience, within a Rail environment which includes experience building and leading teams to successful results.
• d. I do not meet any of the above qualification options.

06 Briefly describe where (position and employer) you gained increasingly responsible management experience, within a Rail environment, which includes experience which includes experience building and leading teams to successful results. This should also be supported in your application materials. Note: If you indicated that you do not meet any the required qualification options in the previous question, type N/A . 07 Select All That Apply: Which of the following required qualifications do you meet?

• Experience forming and maintaining effective partnerships with external transportation partners.
• Ability to form an effective partnership with our oversight partner and funder, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).
• Experience writing rail operations/maintenance plans and creating their supporting budgets.
• Experience working with labor unions, including developing and nurturing effective, productive relationships with union leadership, respecting established processes and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
• None of the above

08 If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation. 09 MTD - Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children or relatives of a domestic partner.

• Yes
• No

10 MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select one.

• a. Bus Operations Division
• b. Capital Division
• c. Employee Services Division
• d. General Manager's Office
• e. Facilities Division
• f. Finance & Administration Division
• g. Marine Division
• h. Mobility Division
• i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
• j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
• k. Vehicle Maintenance

11 MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?

• YES
• NO

12 MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select one.

• a. Bus Operations Division
• b. Capital Division
• c. Employee Services Division
• d. Facilities Division
• e. Finance & Administration Division
• f. General Manager's Office
• g. Marine Division
• h. Mobility Division
• i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
• j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
• k. Vehicle Maintenance
• I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit

13 MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship. If you answered no , please list N/A . 14 I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal. Required Question