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Metropolitan Council Assistant Director, Field Operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Assistant Director, Field Operations
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Assistant Director, Field Operations
Salary
$103,875.20 - $168,604.80 Annually
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2024-00158
Division
Metro Transit
Department
Bus Transportation Admin
Opening Date
06/17/2024
Closing Date
7/7/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
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WHO WE ARE
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
TheAssistant Director, Bus Transportation Field Operationsmanages plans and provides oversight to the Transit Control Center, Street Operations, TRIP Department, and Operational Planning Department. Coordinates with the Director Bus Operations as well as the Deputy Director Transportation - Garage Operations and the Assistant Director Bus Transportation - Bus Administration in the development and implementation of Metro Transit and Metropolitan Council objectives to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient bus transportation service. Directs the efforts of staff to meet or exceed Metro Transit's goals for bus transportation performance, safety, efficiency and quality. Participates in various labor/management committees and diversity committees and projects; participates in grievance and complaint resolution and other related labor relations/employee relations activities.
What you would do in this job
- Directs Street Operations in their function, operations, practices, and policies ensuring the quality and quantity of work:
Establish department policy, goal development, employee management practices
Performed is consistent with the department and agency goals
Evaluates workforce
- Directs Transit Control Center in their function, operations, practices, and policies ensuring the quality and quantity of work performed is consistent with the department and agency goals:
Establish department policy, goal development, employee management practices
Performed is consistent with the department and agency goals
Evaluates workforce
- Directs TRIP department in their function, operations, practices, and policies ensuring the quality and quantity of work performed is consistent with the department and agency goals:
Establish department policy, goal development, employee management practices
Performed is consistent with the department and agency goals
Evaluates workforce
- Directs Operational Planning Department in their function, operations, practices, and policies ensuring the quality and quantity is consistent with the department and agency goals:
Establish department policy, goal development, employee management practices
Performed is consistent with the department and agency goals
Evaluates workforce
- Coordinate the effective and efficient use of current and emerging technology to ensure on time performance, service delivery goals and work objectives are met:
Provides oversight for training and utilization of data within the TCC and field operations
Maintains active partnerships with other divisions in order to coordinate the use of data in systems in achieving agency goals
Provide executive sponsorship for technology projects such as: Annunciator, Real Time Sign (RTS) and Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Digital video download.
- Represent Metro Transit's interests with external stakeholders such as community groups, cities, counties, and state and law enforcement agencies at meetings, hearings and project planning events:
Ensure that Metro Transit is a priority in a future roadway development to include ADA compliance, Title VI Compliance and operations and customer safety
Ensure incident and emergency response policies, procedures and practices are in place
Ensure that FTA Guidelines are followed for Special Service requests
- Assist the Director as needed in the administration of labor relations and policy matters, such as grievance resolution, letters of agreement, labor contract issues and meet and confer sessions:
Convene hearings/meetings with internal stakeholders such as ATU, labor relations, and garage management teams
Review cases, including investigation of accidents, violations, reviewing video, policy compliance to determine resolution, communicate findings in written form to be distributed to all parties including legal if needed
Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and legal hearings
What you can expect from us:
We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma/GED with eleven (11) years progressive experience in the transportation industry, budget development, procedure development and administration of performance management systemsandthree (3) years of supervisor/management experience.
OR
- Associate's degree with nine (9) years progressive experience in the transportation industry, budget development, procedure development and administration of performance management systemsandthree (3) years of supervisor/management experience.
OR
- Bachelor's degree with seven (7) years progressive experience in the transportation industry, budget development, procedure development and administration of performance management systemsandthree (3) years of supervisory experience.
OR
- Master's degree with five (5) years progressive experience in the transportation industry, budget development, procedure development and administration of performance management systemsandthree (3) years of supervisor/management experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Principles and practices of supervision, staff development, personnel management, and labor relations
Extensive knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement between the ATU1005, TMSA, and Metro Transit
FTA regulations as they apply to a mass transit system
Intermediate skill level in MS office, use of internet and electronic calendar
Calculate figures and amounts necessary for effective budget estimation, cost allocations, and monitoring
Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, financial and legal information
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values cultural and ethnic diversity among all employees
Provides leadership to staff that promotes Metro Transit's Guiding Principles and teamwork
Present information and respond to questions verbally and in written form to groups of customers or clients
Influencing, instructing and negotiating with individuals to gain understanding, cooperation, and action
Additional information
Union/Grade: Non Represented / Grade K
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Work Environment: Position works in an office environment. Some travel to other facilities is required. Up to one third of the time this position works near moving parts or equipment, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise.
What steps the recruitment process involves:
We review your minimum qualifications.
We rate your education and experience.
We conduct a structured panel interview.
We conduct a selection interview.
Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT:If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.
We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:
Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance
The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:
Well@Work clinic
bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
parking at many job locations
fitness centers at many job locations
Employee Assistance Program
extensive health and wellness programs and resources
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Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
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No
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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?
CareerForce Center
Community Event/Organization
Employee Referral
Facebook
Glassdoor
Indeed
Job Fair
LinkedIn
Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
Twitter
Website: governmentjobs.com
Website: metrocouncil.org
Website: metrotransit.org
Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com
Other
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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.
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Which of the following best describes your level of education?
High School
Some College
Associate's Degree or Two (2) year vocational or technical degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
None of the above
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Do you have at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience?
Yes
No
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How many years of progressive leadership experience do you in the transportation industry, including goal development, budget development, project management and coordination, operations planning, performance management?
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Please describe your experience in setting and monitoring department level performance goals; project management and coordination in an operational setting requiring the coordination of both internal and external stakeholders. Include your level of authority, any labor/workforce involvements, and your specific contributions in each example.
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Please describe your management and supervisory experience including number of employees directly or indirectly supervised, type of work direction given, performance evaluation responsibilities, and type of problem solving exercised in the role.
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Please describe your experience in developing and implementing SOPs and developing work plans in an operational setting. In your response, please include planning and oversight activities for staff and unit staffing and deployments, contingency planning, and your experience working across functional work units and with key internal and external partners.
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Agency
Metropolitan Council
Address
390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
Website
https://metrocouncil.org
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