AVP Rail Maintenance

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

About The Position

Organizes and develops programs, resources and activities through creative and strategic planning in the maintenance of light rail/streetcar, and central shop maintenance functions for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Rail Maintenance Division. This position reports to the Vice President, Rail Operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electronics, Automotive, Industrial Electrical Technology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Transportation, or related field.
Twelve (12) years experience in transportation (Transit) to include six (6) years of vehicle, equipment or contract maintenance services to include a minimum of six (6) years directing and managing a staff.
Demonstrates fiduciary obligation and probity to division, department, and DART when handling materials and information of a confidential and sensitive nature.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively deliver and present with supervisory and non-supervisory employees, government entities, consultants, vendors, contractors, and a culturally diverse community in one-on-one, small groups and large groups.
Strong team building skills with the ability to motivate others to achieve the strategic vision and goals developed by the division, department and agency.
A strong applicable business acumen, providing analytical and creative skills to find solutions to highly complex interpersonal, professional, technical, and administrative problems resulting in timely and accurate decisions both as an individual and at a team level.
Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective direction to others.
Valid Texas Class C driver?s license, no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last (60) consecutive months, not more than (1) DWI on driving record, and not more than (3) convictions of moving violations within the last (36) consecutive months on driving record in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers/stakeholders.
Solicits first-hand customer/stakeholder information and uses it for improvements in facilities, equipment and services.
Acts with customers/stakeholders in mind.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers/stakeholders, gaining their trust and respect.
Ability to engage and facilitate resolution of conflicts, recognizing them as opportunities.
Accurately assesses situations quickly and employs sound effective listening skills.
Can collaboratively resolve complex agreements and settle disputes equitably.
Seeks common ground in disputes and facilitates resolution with minimum consequences.
Ability to blend people into teams when needed.
Creates strong morale among his/her team.
Shares wins and successes.
Fosters open dialogue.
Allows people to finish and be responsible for their work.
Defines success in terms of the whole team.
Creates a feeling of belonging within the team.
Ability to accurately define schedule and difficulty of tasks and projects for themselves and the team.
Sets clear objectives and goals.
Breaks down work into the process steps.
Anticipates and adjusts for problems and obstacles.
Measures performance against goals and evaluates results.
Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
Can see hidden problems.
Is excellent at sound analysis.
Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at simple solutions.
Strong PC word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills, as well as, the ability to operate typical office equipment such as telephone, copier, calculator, facsimile, etc.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the activities of personnel engaged in light rail/streetcar; central shop maintenance to include overhaul, electronic service, body/paint repair, and servicing; and, related facilities.
Administers functions related to on-going maintenance of vehicle and facility systems.
Establishes goals, policies and procedures for accomplishing the division work programs.
Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, terminates subordinate personnel in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines to include Equal Employment and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) program goals and activities.
Establishes and monitors productivity and quality control standards for assets to include reliability, safety, and cleanliness.
Acts as a resource to and liaison between division and various departments within DART, as well as with external contacts.
Develops, submits for approval, manages and oversees implementation of division and capital program budgets.
Develops and evaluates policies and procedures for the division.
Prepares a variety of documents and reports, for Executive Management review.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Prepares a variety of documents and reports for Executive Management and Governing Board review.
Provides oversight, guidance and support necessary to effectively integrate LRT/Streetcar service expansion programs into existing systems.
Ensures all assets are maintained to quality standards meeting all applicable federal, state, local and safety regulations.
Promotes established training, safety and quality assurance programs.
Refines programs as necessary to include new technologies incorporated into existing infrastructure or as part of system expansion, replacement and/or refurbishment.
Interfaces with engineering and contractors to resolve maintenance problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.