• Job Description

  Req#: 4327675

  
  

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  This is an exciting time to work at King County Metro Transit. We serve the fastest-growing transit market in the nation, enjoy a 93% customer satisfaction rate, and are creating an array of innovative mobility services for our riders. We are also building a zero-emission bus fleet and operating our region's light-rail system, which will expand three-fold in the next six years. Click here to see why it's worth working for King County.
  
  We are seeking (5) Transit Safety and Security Superintendents. Our ideal candidates are dedicated people leaders with experience planning, developing, and administering comprehensive and effective safety or security and emergency management programs to ensure passenger and employee safety, mitigate loss and risk to Metro transit resources and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal codes and regulations.
  
  Physical Security Superintendent -
  The Physical Security workgroup is responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities to customers and employees. This workgroup responds to and investigates incidents, develops and implements security policies and procedures, oversees the selection and implementation of security technologies, administers contract security services, and provides training.
  
  Life Safety and Emergency Management Superintendent -
  The Life Safety and Emergency Management workgroup is responsible for identifying potential hazards (such as natural disasters or human-caused events), assessing the risk and implementing mitigations. This workgroup provides comprehensive emergency response planning and protocols, administers the workplace violence prevention program, conducts training sessions and drills, coordinates with internal divisions and external agencies to ensure coordinated response during emergencies, and develops strategies for recovery and continuity of operations.
  
  Safety and Security Services Superintendent -
  The Safety and Security Services workgroup is responsible for onsite support and liaising with front-line and management staff at worksite (base) locations. This workgroup supports in investigating events such as near misses and fixed object strikes, assesses and responds to employee suggestions and concerns related to safety and security, provides onsite SSaM support, provides training, retrieves and processes video from coaches, conducts worksite building life safety reviews, represents the Security section at meetings and hearings, and participates in employee safety and security committee meetings and huddles.
  
  Operations Safety Superintendent -
  The Operations Safety workgroup supports operations through hazard and accident investigation, data collection, risk analysis, and employee engagement and oversees the training on policies /procedures for Supervisor- In- Training (SIT) operators, rereads, Accident Review Boards, rail recertifications and Superintendent /Chief accident training.
  
  Employee Health and Safety Superintendent -
  The Employee Health and Safety workgroup develops and administers compliant safety programs in response to employee workplace hazards through risk-based hazard management and oversees injury & incident investigation and reporting.
  
  Position Information
  This recruitment will be used to fill five (5) career service vacancies. This recruitment may be used to generate a list for future Career Service, Term Limited Temporary (TLT), and Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions that may occur in this classification. The eligibility pool list is valid for up to 12 months upon creation. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of this work. As a Transit Safety & Security Superintendent , you will:
  
  

  • Lead and promote safety & security awareness and culture throughout the agency; develop and champion programs and ensure compliance with all related local, state and federal codes and regulations; provide information to and negotiate agreements with regulatory agencies; may issue work stoppages consistent with Transit Division operating policies and delegated authority.
  • Supervise members of the SSQA’s professional, technical and administrative support staff: hiring, performance management, establishment of work performance standards and initiation of corrective actions if required, staff development, planning and delegation of work, labor relations as needed.
  • Recommend and implement division-wide performance measurement goals and work effectively with King County Metro staff to establish the programs, systems and processes required to fulfill those goals. Forecast, track and report on statistics, overall program effectiveness, cost trends and similar performance metrics.
  • Create harmonious working relationships with multiple collective bargaining units and ensure consistent application of labor policies, contract provisions and hiring guidelines; fulfill required responsibilities in grievance and arbitration processing and adjudication.
  • Provide guidance and direction to subordinate supervisors and other staff concerning complex or sensitive issues and problems; review existing policies and procedures and recommend improvements or modifications to higher-level management.
  • Provide supporting data and recommendations to management in the formulation of the operating and capital improvement budgets; manage and administer the budget; authorize expenditures within designated authority level; monitor budget and maintain expenditures within approved levels; manage and administer contractor and vendor service, supply and related contracts as required. Determine, ensure, and allocate all required personnel, financial and equipment resources to effectively implement the SSQA program.
  • Participate and represent SSQA in a wide variety of internal and external work groups, project teams, committees and task forces.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  At Metro, Transit Superintendents model the following critical competencies:
  

  • Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Conflict Management - Handles conflict situations effectively.
  • Effective Communication Skills - Develops and delivers multi-modal communications that convey a clear understanding, for a variety of different audiences.
  • Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
  • Quality Decision-Making - Makes good, timely decisions.
  • Planning and Aligning - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
  • Strategic Mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

  The diverse experiences and perspectives of our employees help us serve King County residents in an equitable and culturally responsive way. To learn more, click here .
  
  Acting on our strong commitment to social equity, we are pioneering income-based fares to help make our services affordable for everyone. We are actively developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents and our employees, while at the same time, changing the way government delivers service by actively engaging the people we serve in our planning processes. Through innovations like these Metro has won national recognition as a model of excellence.We are looking for candidates who have:
  

  • Three to five years of increasingly responsible experience dedicated to transportation safety, traffic safety and/or industrial safety and one year of lead or supervisory experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the work.
  • Knowledge of and experience in applying the full scope of local, state and federal codes and regulations.
  • Knowledge of workforce planning and budget administration. Budget planning and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge and skill in program and project development, implementation, management and evaluation.
  • Excellent leadership, oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Skill in planning and delegating work assignments and conflict resolution.
  • Skill in statistical, operational and trend analysis, and problem-solving. Skill in handling multiple competing priorities.
  • Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and all levels of an organization.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and team building. Skill in use of automated management information systems, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentation and similar applications.

  Highly competitive candidates will have (desired, but not required):

  • Knowledge of and experience applying local, state and federal regulations for bus and rail system safety and for relevant industrial, environmental and traffic hazards
  • Knowledge of the operations, policies and procedures of a transit organization.
  • Knowledge of and experience applying the full scope of local, state and federal codes and regulations that apply to employee health and safety, including knowledge of industrial hygiene surveying and sampling. Skill in determining health risks and interventions.
  • Knowledge of the accepted approaches, protocols and technical investigation of mass transit accidents and critical incidents, including applying regulatory intent.
  • Knowledge of emergency management and disaster preparedness.
  • Skill in analyzing emergency conditions and directing appropriate resources.

  Necessary Special Requirements

  • Washington State Driver License and the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely fashion.

  To Apply

  The following application materials are required:

  1. An online King County application. Updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
  2. Completed supplemental questions.
  3. A cover letter. Describing how your education and/or experiences make you a good fit for this position.

  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: Sabrina Brazzle sbrazzle@kingcounty.gov.
  
  Other Position Information
  This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime-eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday. Work hours are comprised of a 40-hour work week, normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and participation in the On-Call rotation within the KCM Safety and Security Sections.
  
  Union membership : Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 - Superintendents Unit
  
  The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
  
  

  Forbes 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 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 principles - we 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.

• About the company

  King County is located in the US state of Washington.

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