Director Communications & Signal Maintenance

Join the transit history by becoming a part of WMATA's Communications and Signaling team!

We are in search of a competent leader to oversee the Authority's automatic train control systems maintenance team. The ideal candidate should have extensive technical knowledge and practical experience in developing mission assurance procedures, analyzing and correcting fault conditions, instructing maintenance personnel, and maintaining collaborative strategic partnerships. Moreover, the candidate should possess excellent leadership, management, and administrative skills to envision and deliver organizational change.

If you are up for the challenge, we are excited to hear from you!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma/GED and an Associate’s degree, or Technical skills program completion and two (2) years of supervisory maintenance experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered.

Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in train, signaling or communication systems.

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• N/A

MEDICAL GROUP

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY

The Director, Communications and Signal Maintenance is a member of the senior leadership team within Communications & Signaling and is responsible for the effective management of the Automatic Train Control and the Communication Systems maintenance programs and associated teams. The incumbent plans, schedules, manages, coordinates, and directs the Authority’s overall systems maintenance programs for the communications and signaling department, ensuring that all are maintained in a state of good repair.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides leadership, direction, and operational management of activities in communications and signaling to ensure comprehensive emergency preparedness, crisis management and alignment with the goals set by senior leadership and the Authority.
• Evaluates, develops, and effectively manages the implementation of preventive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance programs for all equipment maintained by the communications and signaling team. Ensures system infrastructure and equipment are in a state of good repair.
• Establishes and communicates operating rules and regulations and assists in the planning, development, management, and implementation of policies. Ensures the enforcement of safety and security policies and programs through review and analysis of problems, or potential problem areas, to ascertain the need for operational and/or policy changes.
• Develops and manages the implementation of contingency plans in the event of an emergency and ensures that all WMATA systems are maintained at the highest operating Standards and in accordance with all regulatory codes. Ensures that properly trained personnel and appropriate equipment is always available to respond.
• Prepares short and long-term forecasts for maintenance operational activities, budget, and other management purposes. Ensures production efficiency and estimates staffing and material requirements and equipment improvement needs.
• Develops scheduling and control procedures for maintenance and coordinates maintenance activities, within the communications and signaling department. Ensures the equipment meets and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
• Manages, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel to include applicant selection, disciplinary actions, and resolution of grievances to ensure hiring practices are fair and to enforce the rules and regulations set by the Authority.
• Establishes and maintains responsive and cooperative relationships with internal support services and builds effective relationships with other groups throughout the organization to ensure effective collaboration and support departments Authority-wide. 
• Prepares and presents oral and/or written reports/recommendations to Authority Management, as directed by department leadership. Conducts special studies and investigations and acts as a trouble shooter or special projects officer as directed to ensure high level communication/reports are prepared and distributed to senior leadership.
• Ensures the safety of employees and that hazards in the work environment are corrected promptly.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

CLOSING

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.