Supervises technical personnel and participates in the procurement, compliance and acceptance of new public transit vehicles, to ensure compliance with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), warranties, and performance expectations.

• Manages vehicle procurement capital project/program, related budget, and payment approval in order to meet milestone activities

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the quality control inspection of new buses during the manufacturing process at the manufacturer's facility

• Plans, implements, and coordinates warranty claims and QA/QC inspections for all rail vehicles, facilities, and wayside equipment

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates service preparation activities for new buses after arrival at Metro

• Provides assistance to maintenance staff in remedying chronic vehicle failures

• Participates in department and vendor conference calls to resolve current build or vehicle performance issues

• Develops engineering configuration change orders and informational bulletins

• Oversees and administers the processing of rail and bus warranty claims

• Develops and prepares specifications for the procurement of new buses and non-revenue equipment

• Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence relating to warranty and vehicle acceptance

• Researches federal, state, and local regulations to assure manufacturer compliance with all applicable regulations

• Conducts first-level disciplinary and grievance hearings

• Conducts meetings to determine users' needs

• Manages special technological development projects; develops and maintains project budgets

• Moves debris or articles from the track when necessary

• Supervises and motivates subordinate and contractors in daily activities

• Ensures that assigned staff and on-site project vendor personnel comply all Metro safety rules, policies, requirements, regulations, and procedures

• Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro′s safety rules, policies, and procedures

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of repair, maintenance, and manufacturing of diesel, gasoline, and alternate fuel vehicles, engines, parts, components and electrical systems

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing maintenance, repair, and procurement of public transit vehicles

• Project management, planning and budgeting techniques

• Contract management techniques

• Warranties

• Quality assurance

• Principles of supervision

• Applicable business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Planning, organizing, and monitoring the work of technical personnel engaged in maintenance, repair, testing, or procurement of public transit vehicles

• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions and recommendations

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Technical writing

• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Ensure contractors are in compliance with Metro's safety rules and regulations, policies, and procedures

• Determine strategies to achieve goals

• Operate computers and VMS (Variable Message Signs) terminals, and diagnostic equipment

• Meet productivity demands

• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

• Supervise and motivate subordinates and vendors

• Travel to offsite locations

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience in the procurement of vehicles and equipment, including new vehicle inspections, writing technical specifications, or other related activities

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Exposure to weather, physical, electrical, and chemical hazards and conditions while at work sites

• Frequent out-of-state travel for extended periods required

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

• Valid California Class C Driver License

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation

• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table

• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

• Communicating through speech in the English language required

• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances