Manager, Administration - Rail

Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago, IL

20h

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates administrative activities and programs in support of maintenance, transportation, and customer assistance functions within assigned locations and terminals. Plans, directs, and monitors key administrative functions for all personnel to ensure compliance with Authority and federal and state rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience managing administrative processes, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required to complete and maintain CTA Rail Safety Training certification.
• Detailed knowledge of budget management practices and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of payroll processes and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of grievance and discipline procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing rail route operations staff, rail route operations and maintenance including the functions of staff.
• Working knowledge of CTA organizational structure and its associated functions and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of the collective bargaining agreements pertinent to rail operations staff including applicable labor contract provisions.
• Working knowledge of budgetary, accounting, and financial analysis techniques, principals, practices and procedures.
• Strong administrative and managerial skills to effectively direct the activities of assigned personnel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Good research skills.
• Ability to work with multiple departments in resolving grievance issues.

Responsibilities

• Manages department manpower functions.
• Assists executive management in the development and administration of department programs, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Oversees the maintenance and review of various departmental reports, such as:
• Represents terminal to internal CTA departments for various company-wide programs such as employee recognition, mentoring etc. Maintains control of facility security and evacuations. Has oversight control of facility quality and condition.
• Plans, reviews, and supervises clerks, administrative managers and employees in consultation with local union to administer various picks.
• Maintains inventory of department supplies and equipment.
• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager