Maryland Transit Administration
Operations Control Center PM Manager (Administrator IV-2589)
Office of Operations Control Center
Executive Service
"Open Until Filled"
*This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority*
**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply**
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.
DESCRIPTION
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is actively seeking qualified candidates for the role of Operations Control Center (OCC) PM Manager. As a vital component of our transportation network, you'll play a pivotal role in providing onsite managerial presence and maintaining seamless operations beyond standard business hours. The incumbent will hold our dedicated staff to the highest standards, ensuring they adhere to standard operating procedures and embody MTA's code of conduct. This role will play a crucial part in supporting Safety Management System (SMS) processes by adhering to safety and security policies, considering safety in every action, and promptly reporting any safety and security concerns. This Manager will serve as the sole onsite overseer responsible for managing evening and overnight operations across all core transportation modes: Bus, Light Rail, and Metro. Your insights and recommendations to senior leadership will minimize service impacts and enhance efficiency. The OCC PM Manager manages and oversees the efforts of 70 staff, including up to 20 Light Rail Controllers, up to 20 Metro Controllers, up to 24 Bus Controllers, and up to six Operations Communications Specialists.
This vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in administrative or professional work. Five years of this experience must have involved managing in a public or private sector urban rail transit agency and/or experience in a large transit operations or transit property.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
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.
TO APPLY:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.