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Announcement- 014-11-12

DISTRICT C & S SUPERVISOR

Salary Grade K: $73,191 - $93,783 - $114,376

POSITION

The District C&S Supervisor will oversee the coordination and administration of contractors, consultants, and staff on projects within a specified district in the maintenance of railroad signal facilities and systems. This position is located in the field with an office located at the Communications and Signals building at 186 University Parkway, Pomona, CA  91768.

DUTIES

Under the leadership of the Assistant Director, Communications & Signals, this position is responsible for the following:

• Monitor and evaluate the day-to-day maintenance and repair activities of the signal maintenance contractor.
• Review the preparation of work plans, maintenance, cost estimates and change orders as related to the installation, inspection, testing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing the railroad communications and signal systems.
• Review, monitor and generate reports, documents and records for compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) signal system requirements. 
• Assist contractors in the evaluation and investigation of signal system failures.
• Inspect the work of the maintenance contractor in the troubleshooting of highway grade crossings, wayside signals and hazard detector systems.
• Conduct field inspections of completed work jointly with contractor for conformance to SCRRA and regulatory requirements, specifications and project requirements as specified in various Contract Task Orders (CTOs) and agreements.
• Prepare written documentation on the results of signal system equipment repairs, tests and inspections.
• Assess the need for and provide an accurate accounting for material ordered for each project.
• Review and verify the legitimacy of all labor and material costs submitted by the contractor for payment.
• Conduct efficiency testing in accordance with SCRRA rules and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare correspondence and periodic reports.
• Respond to priority/emergency situations and provide on-call assistance and service when needed.
• Monitor, review the qualifications, certifications, education and experience of contractor employees for compliance with the SCRRA system safety plan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED or its equivalent.
• Minimum three years’ work experience coordinating the work of contractors, consultants and staff in the maintenance of railroad signal facilities and systems.
• Minimum three years’ work experience on a Class 1 regional railroad in track operations with a working signal system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of process-based signal equipment applications.
• Prior work record in an environment focused on improving business results and outcomes through customer driven state-of-the-art practices.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in a position that supports safety, high-quality train service and adherence to standard operating procedures and be policy driven.
• Demonstrate knowledge in FRA and CPUC regulations as related to communications and signal operations including 49 CFR § 214, 217, 218, 219, 220,233, 234, 235 and 236.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong and effective organizational and time management skills.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI’s within the last three years.

APPLICATION/RESUME/ SELECTION PROCESS

Please submit your completed resume to jobs@scrra.net.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES:               CLOSING DATE:                 January 10, 2012

Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for “meets expectations” as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:              

Following a review of resumes and/or applications, only those applicants who meet minimum requirements will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview.  Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas which may include, but not be limited to, specific job knowledge, verbal and written communication skills, organization and planning skills. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification, criminal records check and a pre-placement medical examination provide through SCRRA.

If you believe you possess a disability that requires accommodation for the testing process, please provide notice with your application materials or call the Human Resources Division at (213) 452-0417. Proper supporting documentation may be requested by SCRRA in order to accommodate special needs of candidates.

NOTE:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.

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