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San Mateo County Transit District

Manager, Engineering, Facilities, and Stations

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A Facilities Manager manages the facilities of a company or organization, including buildings and grounds, equipment, supplies and staff. Oversees maintenance and security of facilities; oversees renovation projects and monitors work to improve energy efficiency, productivity or employee safety. May work in manufacturing and production, or manage hotels, small apartment buildings, trailer parks or recreational facilities.

$133,098 / year median in California

+5% projected growth

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General The Manager, Engineering, Facilities, and Stations reports to the Deputy Director, Infrastructure Engineering is responsible for managing engineering functions related to Caltrain facilities and stations, including design reviews, and inspections of facilities, and stations for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). Essential Functions Provide engineering direction and oversight for facilities, and stations improvement projects through planning, design, and construction. Develop and manage maintenance programs for facilities, and stations. Ensure conformance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements for facilities, and stations. Supervise staff, hire, mentor and ensure EEO policies and procedures and followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional Example of Duties Manage the design review of project documentation such as drawings, basis of design, specifications, technical reports, and calculations for compliance with Caltrain Standards and for cost effectiveness of the design. Provide engineering support and technical input to the Planning department to develop project scopes. Assist with Maintenance Department to develop the annual and long-term railroad track engineering and maintenance plans, coordinate these plans with capital projects and support to implement the plans. Perform QA reviews of RFIs and submittals as well as participate in change order review and final inspections to construction. Review and evaluate project specific designs and provide technical recommendations to design variance approval process. Coordinate with other agencies such as: California Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Railroad Administration, Union Pacific Railroad and other interested parties. Maintain and develop engineering standards. Act as Caltrain engineering lead on matters related to facilities and stations capital improvements project. Train, motivate and monitor staff activities, provide direction, and to identify and resolve the problems. Provide on-call, 24/7 engineering support. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Five (5) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience of design and engineering in a railroad, engineering firm, or public works agency with a minimum of two experience managing professional staff. Two (2) years of experience managing or directly supervising staff. Additional Information The Selection Process May Include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process. Current Employment Benefits at
Caltrain:
For additional information on Caltrain benefits, please visit, https://www.caltrain.com/jobs
Holidays:
Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year
Paid Time Off:
Up to 26 days per year
Cafeteria Plans:
Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more
Transportation:
Free rail transportation for employees. Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents
Work Location:
Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time
Pension:
Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS) Classic Members - 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation New Members - 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation How to Apply To apply, please visit the https://www.caltrain.com/about-caltrain/jobs . Complete an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Open until filled. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire (If required). Incomplete application will not be considered. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 508-6308. SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process. How to Apply Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.