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Transit District Named Employer of the Year
The San Mateo County Transit District has been recognized as the Public Sector Employer of the Year by the Northern California Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials. The honor was one of only five presented at the third annual industry awards reception in San Francisco.
COMTO is a multi-ethnic, non-profit national organization whose vision is to provide full access to employment, career and contract opportunities to minorities and women in the transportation industry. The local chapter is one of 35 across the United States.
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Employment Opportunities
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The San Mateo County Transit District embraces diversity and is a place where
employees are appreciated, respected
and cultivated. The agency's environment
promotes innovation and efficiency among
all its employees. If you want to put your
talents to work for a company that offers
diverse opportunities, ingrains community,
values innovation, and strives to make a
difference, please check out our job
opportunities to see if your skills match
our current needs. We attribute our
success to our dedicated employees
who are committed to quality, driven
by innovation and grounded in integrity.
The District
is committed to providing
equal opportunity in employment. Job
offers are made based on a fair and
thorough selection process that is
designed to select the best-qualified
people through an open, competitive
process.
This page provides links to current job
openings, job classification descriptions,
application procedures, and other
employment-related information. We
hope you find this useful in your job
search.
San Mateo County Transit District has employment opportunities for
staff of SamTrans, Caltrain and the Transportation Authority. The
District provides a job hotline at 650-508-6308. Current openings are:
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Manager, Rail Operations
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Open Until Filled
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The Human Resources
Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination
process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you
have need for an accommodation, please call the District’s Civil Rights
Officer at 650-508-6234. San Mateo
County Transit District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer (Minorities/Women/Persons with Disabilities/Veterans).
How to Apply:
- Print and complete the Employment Application (PDF, 638.6 KB)
per instructions printed on the application. You may also request
applications and/or copies of the job opportunities by calling the Human Resources Department 650-508-6308.
- When completing the application, please specify the position for which
the application is being submitted. Incomplete applications or applications
containing the remark, "See Resume", will not be considered. Resumes are
encouraged but will not be considered unless submitted with a completed
employment application package.
- The completed application package must be received by the Human Resources
Department by the deadline specified on the job opportunity announcement.
The application package includes: (1) District Employment Application and (2) Affirmative
Action Questionnaire.
- The completed application package can be submitted in person or by U.S.
mail at 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306, by fax at
650-508-6458, or by e-mail to SamTransjobs@samtrans.com.
The District is not responsible for applications that are lost in the U.S. mail, e-mail,
or by fax.
- Your completed application package must be received in the SamTrans
Human Resources Department by the specified deadline to receive
consideration. You may call 650-508-6308 to verify that your application
package has been received.
Selection process may include:
- Written and/or skills assessment examination
- Satisfactory completion of medical examination
- Background investigation
- Applications will be screened for completeness
and minimum qualifications
- Finalists will be interviewed by a screening
and selection panel
Benefits Overview:
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Manager, Rail Operations
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Employment Type: |
Exempt
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Division: |
Operations
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Application Deadline:
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Open Until Filled
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Pay Range: |
$1,561 - $2,264 per week ($81,175- $117,704 estimated annual)
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Work Location: |
1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, California
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Work Schedule: |
Full Time
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Job Summary: |
Under the direction of the Director, Rail Transportation, this position is responsible for tactical oversight and evaluation of the Caltrain rail service, including rail operations, on-time performance, ridership reporting, customer satisfaction, and contractor performance. This position is responsible for developing monitoring tools, evaluating performance, developing recommendations for improvement and overseeing implementation of recommendations. This position is also responsible for monitoring the contract operator with regard to implementation of JPB policies and procedures, federal regulations, and operating rules. |
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Examples of Functions and Duties: |
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Monitors and evaluates train service delivery, operating plans, and public timetables, including schedule performance, crew and equipment utilization, etc. Oversees the implementation of service changes resulting from changes in crewing and consist turns or changes to the public timetable.
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Develops operating and service plans for special events and oversees their implementation. Includes coordination and interface with all internal and external stakeholders in developing and finalizing service and operating plans.
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Monitors and audits contract operator in the field with respect to efficiency testing, standard operating procedures, and emergency operations planning.
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Provides immediate (24/7) interface with contract operator for customer service and operational issues. Analyzes operational and customer service trends and identifies programs for improvement. Develops and manages special operational projects. Uses field evaluation, survey efforts, and data collection to accomplish the above tasks.
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Represents Rail Transportation, the District, and the JPB internally and externally. Makes presentations in a variety of forums to governing boards, the public, and others, including advocacy groups such as the Caltrain Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC), the Caltrain Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the CEMOF (maintenance facility) monitoring committee.
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Gathers, monitors, and analyzes operating and ridership data. Responds in a courteous, timely, and accurate fashion to information requests related to this data from external and internal stakeholders, agency, and staff.
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Develops and distribute annual, quarterly, and monthly operational reports, including annual passenger counts, National Transit database reports, board reports, and other reports as required.
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Coordinates with Public Affairs and Customer Service to promptly and effectively address customer issues.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Supervision: |
Works under the general supervision of the Director, Rail Transportation, who provides policy guidance, establishes goals and objectives, and evaluates performance. |
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Minimum Qualifications: |
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, transportation planning, operations analysis, or a closely related field, with sufficient full-time experience in a transportation operations position, with rail transportation as a preference, plus sufficient experience in a supervisory/managerial position. Must have experience with commuter rail operations and knowledge of FRA regulations. Excellent computer, analytical, presentation, and communications skills required. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills. A valid California driver license with safe driving record is required. Must be able to respond to service and operations emergencies 24/7.
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Updated: November 9, 2009
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