Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a 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 the work.

Rail Supervisors-In-Training perform a variety of duties that involve classroom instruction and on- the-job training. During the 12-month probationary period, each Rail Supervisor-in-Training must qualify as a Light Rail Operator (if not already qualified), a Field Supervisor, a Communications Specialist, and a Base Dispatcher/Planner. Upon satisfactory completion of the training, and advancement to the Rail Supervisor position, they may move under specific union contract provisions, between the following three specific assignment areas:

Field Supervisors - Field supervisors facilitate the safe, reliable, and timely delivery of rail service. They use a variety of computer programs proficiently. Supervisors may operate a service vehicle for several hours at a time, work outside approximately 95% of the time and must endure inclement weather and occasional unsanitary conditions.

Other duties include:

• Monitor service and facilities, perform LRV troubleshooting on the mainline.
• Coordinate with other agencies and take steps to minimize service disruptions. Propose and implement solutions to service related problems.
• Respond to emergencies on rail vehicles, rail platforms and rail rights-of-way and coordinate required activities with emergency response personnel; investigate rail accidents, derailments, incidents, and industrial injuries.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation regarding incidents that occur on the right-of- way, platforms, and rail yard.
• Provide on-the-scene customer service and public relations for Rail; refer complaints to Operations Chief and assist with the fact-finding process.

Base Dispatchers/Planners - Base dispatchers/planners work in an office setting and use a variety of computer programs proficiently and manage several tasks at a time.

Other duties include:

• Fill assignments with a qualified, non-impaired operator in accordance with the guidelines of the labor agreement.
• Inform rail operators of assignments and assign operators to cover absences due to illness, miss-outs, management requests, and other events.
• Respond to inquiries from operators regarding work schedules, overtime, run specifics, and other related contract provisions.
• Compute operator pay time, record operator attendance and maintain records for the base.
• Maintain a variety of electronic reports; perform electronic data input and retrieval; review for accuracy all forms and documents received from rail operators and forward them to management or other units, as appropriate.
• Communicate and coordinate with vehicle maintenance staff on vehicle availability and maintain related documentation.
• Interact with a variety of Metro employees by telephone and in person.

Communications Specialists - Communications Specialist work in conjunction with the Link Control Center (LCC) and use a variety of computer programs proficiently and manage several tasks at a time.

Yard Supervisors–Yard Supervisors work to ensure safety and efficiency in the yard at each Operating and Maintenance Facility (OMF).

Other duties include:

• Authorize all train movements in the yard, including all coupling and uncoupling of LRVs and the setting-on, setting-off, and movement of hi-rail vehicles.
• Manage yard communications over the radio and ensure safe and professional on-air communications.
• Coordinate yard pull-outs and pull-ins and quickly communicate any delays of revenue service pull-outs to the LCC.
• Maintain the Yard Communications Log, and record all pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Establish and remove track protection in the yard, including blue flags/tags and blocks.
• Authorize and record all PMs, permits, and power-downs in the yard. Ensure worker protection during these events.

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  Transit/Rail Operator Experience: Minimum of two and one half (2½) years of full-time transit or rail operator experience within the last five (5) years. For each month of PTO [Part Time Operator] service, ½ month of FTO [Full Time Operator] service will be credited.
• Operations Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and adhere to transit/rail operator schedules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and rulebooks.
• Rules and Safety: Experience applying operating rules, following safety regulations, and performing or overseeing basic vehicle mechanical checks.
• Radio Communication: Minimum of one (1) year of experience regularly using a two-way radio system in an operational or dispatch environment, with demonstrated ability to follow standard communication protocols.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise written correspondence and to clearly convey information verbally in an operational or customer service setting.
• Technology Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook (intermediate level or above) and capable of navigating web-based programs; demonstrated ability to learn and operate specialized operational software within a defined training period.
• Problem-Solving and Organization: Evidence of identifying operational problems, developing solutions, and prioritizing multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Performance Feedback: Demonstrated experience providing actionable performance feedback to peers or subordinates, such as coaching toward standards.
• Equity and Diversity: Demonstrated understanding and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in the workplace; ability to work with people of varying backgrounds professionally; comfort interfacing with the general public.

• Experience in a supervisory or lead capacity and/or coursework in supervision.
• Skill in developing, assessing, and evaluating standard and custom training materials
• Experience diagnosing and rectifying rail vehicle mechanical/electrical failures.
• Experience working in an operations control or incident management center.
• Experience navigating HASTUS (or similar workforce management software).
• Demonstrated familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with no suspensions or revocations within the past 36 months and no more than 1 moving violation in the past 12 months.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical exam and pre-employment drug testing. This position is subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing per federal DOT regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Link Rail Operator Card.

• Successfully completing DOT Drug and Alcohol paperwork and passing a two-year drug and alcohol background check.
• Successfully passing reference checks/record review. Successfully passing the criminal background review.
• Satisfactorily completing the DOT physical exam and the Metro Transit Job Analysis to receive an acceptable DOT medical card and/or waiver that is approved by King County Metro Transit.
• Providing a Satisfactory Driving Record:
• An excellent driving record is a requirement to become a Rail Supervisor In-Training. Applicants' driving records will be reviewed prior to selection. Metro Transit Human Resources will purchase a current Five-Year Driving Abstract from the Washington State Department of Licensing. Driving records will be assessed on an individual basis and will be reviewed for the following: Frequency and seriousness of moving violations, suspension of license, failures to appear (FTA'S), unpaid tickets, and at fault accidents. Any of the following vehicle code violations within the last five years will automatically disqualify you from further consideration:
• Hit and run incidents
• Vehicular Homicide
• Open Container Violation
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
• Reckless driving
• Negligent driving
• More than one at fault accident

Record Review

Employee records will be reviewed for the candidate's most recent eighteen (18) months of active operating service. Fifteen (15) days of active operating service will be considered a full month. If the candidate does not have a full

month of active service in the eighteen-month window, we will look back a maximum of twenty-four (24) months to find eighteen (18) months of active service.

Applicants will be screened out of the Rail Supervisor In-Training selection process:

• If the candidate does not have eighteen (18) months of active service in a twenty-four-month window.
• If the record review totals eighteen (18) or more points, assigned as follows:
  • Major Infraction (18 Points each)
  • Suspension or Decision-Making Leave (10 Points each)
  • Written Reminder (5 Points each)
  • Oral Reminder (3 Points each)
  • Unexcused Absences (6 Points each)
  • Late Reports/Misses (purged misses will be counted, 3 Points each)
  • Preventable Accidents
    • Severe (18 Points each)
    • Major (9 Points each)
    • 1st Minor Accident (5 Points each)
    • Successive Minor Accidents (7 Points each)

Union Membership

This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587

Class Code: 8704100 (Rail Supervisor), 8704110 (Rail Supervisor-Trainee)

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