Superintendent of Systems Maintenance

Pay Rate
Non-Represented Pay Grade N11
Annual Salary: $184,099.00 - $278,912.00
Note: The starting negotiable annual salary offer will be between $184,099.00 - $223,546.47 to commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Assistant Chief Maintenance Officer

Current Assignment 

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and collaborative leader to serve as Superintendent of Systems Maintenance Train Control Maintenance Division. Working with the Core Capacity/Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) Program Team. This critical leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to provide executive oversight for complex maintenance, infrastructure delivery, systems integration, and asset lifecycle management activities in a highly complex, safety-sensitive rail transit environment.

Current operational priorities for this assignment include leading multidisciplinary teams engaged in the maintenance, delivery, integration, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle support of critical train control, signaling, SCADA, communications, and related infrastructure systems. This role requires extensive experience managing large-scale capital programs and operational maintenance organizations.

The incumbent will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, sound technical judgment, strong labor-management relationship experience, the ability to lead diverse teams through operational challenges, system upgrades, and organizational change initiatives. In addition, they should possess experience and expertise in:

• Asset lifecycle management, including maintenance strategy development
• Working with large-scale infrastructure delivery and construction management teams
• Working with Systems engineering and systems integration teams
• Testing and commissioning of safety-critical systems
• Reliability-centered maintenance and risk-based asset management
• Program and project administration
• Budget development and resource planning
• Union labor management and workforce development
• Organizational change management initiatives
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-department collaboration
• Developing preventive maintenance (PM) frequencies with Engineering partners and Asset Management
• Developing training programs for new assets with in partnership with the Training Department

The most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following area, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development and performance measurement systems
• Planning and scheduling methodologies
• Materials and resource management
• Value engineering
• Risk management
• Alternative delivery project execution
• Quality control and assurance programs

Work outside normally scheduled hours will be expected and include accessing operational environments to provide executive oversight of maintenance activities, construction operations, inspections, investigations, testing and commissioning activities, incident response, and restoration of critical systems and infrastructure.

Selection & Application Process

All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.

Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or [email protected].

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.

All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

1. Assumes management responsibility for the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of the District’s electronic train control, central control, central display, communications, telecommunications, automatic fare collection and computer systems; ensures compliance with District standards and specifications.
   
   
2. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
   
   
3. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
   
   
4. Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for maintenance and repair staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
   
   
5. Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of preventive maintenance programs, inspection, repair, installation and modification programs.
   
   
6. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
   
   
7. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
   
   
8. Serves as the liaison for the Systems Maintenance Division with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
   
   
9. Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
   
   
10. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief Engineer.
    
    
11. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to complex maintenance problems, programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
    
    
12. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of train control, communications and computer maintenance and equipment.
    
    
13. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in electronics or computer technology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. 

Experience:
Five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable train control, communications or computer systems maintenance program experience which must have included at least two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience.
 
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Substitution:
Additional 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 comprehensive maintenance, installation and repair programs of: electronic train control, central control, control displays, automatic fare collection, computers, communications and telecommunications systems.
• Principles and practices of preventive maintenance and repair of electronic train control, central control, control displays, automatic fare collection, computer, communications and telecommunications systems.
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Current procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill in:

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive train control, communications, and computer systems maintenance program.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
• Preparing and administering large program budgets and contracts.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpreting and applying 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.