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Maryland Department of Transportation · 2 weeks ago

Deputy Director - Light Rail Operations

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a Deputy Director of Light Rail Operations to lead the Light Rail Operations team. This role involves ensuring safety standards, managing operational goals, and overseeing the development and implementation of policies and budgets for the division.

ConsultingGovernmentTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensures the Light Rail system follows the safety standards and maintains accountability for all safety performance measures for the agency and subordinate employees

Provides overall leadership of Light Rail Operations and responsible for formulating and achieving public transportation objectives

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and budgets for assigned projects, services, and functional area within the Divisions; makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies

Participates in contract negotiations, administration of collective bargaining agreements, grievance investigations and arbitration proceedings

Provides support to the division/department and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to light rail operations and maintenance; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations

Provides leadership direction to staff; coordinates and/or provides developmental work plan, trainings, advice, and counsel for staff; manages employee relations and takes appropriate corrective action manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff

Act as the delegate in the absence of the Director

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Light Rail OperationsPublic Transportation ManagementSafety Standards ComplianceContract NegotiationSupervisory ExperienceTransportation LawsEmployee RelationsLeadershipProject Management

Required

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Administration, Management, Public Safety or related field

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Bus Operations, Rail Operations, Public Safety and/or related field, to include three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to rail transportation