Superintendent Ops III - 90388093 - Washington

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The position has direct oversight responsibility, supports and manages terminal operations and ensures they are aligned around the strategic objectives and plans for operations and adherence to Amtrak and the terminal policies and procedures, with a focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the service delivery, organizational structure, staffing, and other internal operations. Identifies opportunities for improvement; establishes effective communications; development and monitoring of the budget; and responds to requests for information from local, state and federal agencies as associated with Amtrak policies and procedure. Direct liaison between Amtrak and various agencies and advises, directs and consults with the agencies senior department managers and other appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts, defines areas for enhancements, cross-functional efficiencies and improvement, and identify approaches and plans to meet/exceed objectives. Coordinates with, supports, and provides information to agency executives and management staff, city/county staff and officials, outside agencies, consultants and vendors, and special interest groups (as appropriate); prepares correspondence and supporting documentation (reports, presentations, etc.) as required and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and internal operating procedures.

* Ensures quality service and infrastructure stability.

* Provides technical expertise and support to executive level projects as required.

* Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelors Degree in Transportation or in a related field required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* Demonstrated train and engine operations and dispatch procedure experience.

* Working knowledge of the CFR 49 transportation code and labor agreements pertaining to train and engine and train movement employees.

* Advanced leadership and management skills with a proven ability to motivate others; effective writing, presentation, meeting, and interview facilitation skills; interpersonal communication; time management; and conflict resolution and investigation skills.

MIMINUM KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

* Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

* Must have knowledge of safety programs

* Must have strong organizational skills

* Able to monitor employee performance

* Able to create reports to illustrate job performance

* Prior work experience in dealing with various unions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 13 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

* Masters Degree in Transportation or in a related field.

* Demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive operational and occupational safety programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* Decisions made at this level impact the entire organization and external parties. The Superintendent is expected to model the highest levels of behaviors and exemplify leadership qualities.

* Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking, tight time constraints, changing priorities and ability to solve problems.

* Must be willing to work off hours (nights and weekends), to handle operational requirements to include but not limited to conference calls, decision-making and coordination with CNOC to handle operational emergencies and oversee evening and/or weekend staff and operation.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The target salary is $205,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163933

Posting Location(s):District of Columbia

Work Arrangement:06-OnsiteClick here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Job Family/Function:Transportation

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.