Asst Supt Transportation

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore City, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent Transportation professional working in the Transit field. The incumbent performs Assistant Managerial level of work directing and coordinating the day-to-day transportation services of a Maryland Transit Administration division. The selected employee will assist in directing the planning and development of methods to effectively utilize bus, light rail, metro, or mobility operators. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for assigning equipment and personnel to meet all operating requirements in accordance with all established MTA practices, policies, and procedures. The incumbent directly supervises dispatchers, starters, operators, technical, professional employees, and subordinate Transportation Supervisors. The Assistant Superintendent work is performed in an office setting and receives managerial supervision from a Superintendent Transportation or other designated officials. The incumbent is required to periodically travel and work outdoors at various locations throughout the MTA service area. This position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Five (5) years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a mass transit system and/or related operations that required the resolution of operational problems related to scheduled service, equipment failure, equipment maintenance, inclement weather, or other service disruptions.
One (1) year of the required experience must have involved supervisory or program management responsibilities.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Possession of a valid State of Maryland Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with a Passenger (P) endorsement (for those assigned to Field Operations - Bus Transportation).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Responsibilities

Directing and coordinating the day-to-day transportation services of a Maryland Transit Administration division.
Assisting in directing the planning and development of methods to effectively utilize bus, light rail, metro, or mobility operators.
Assigning equipment and personnel to meet all operating requirements in accordance with all established MTA practices, policies, and procedures.
Directly supervising dispatchers, starters, operators, technical, professional employees, and subordinate Transportation Supervisors.
Periodically traveling and working outdoors at various locations throughout the MTA service area.
Fostering a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establishing departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees.
Attending and participating in safety meetings and adhering to and enforcing all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment.
Ensuring employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner.
Reporting hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety.
Collaboratively working to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner.
Conducting safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed.