Director of Transportation

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States SEPTA Full time

Category: Manager/Supervisor/Administrator- Facility: SEPTA Headquarters- City: Philadelphia- Date: Apr 24, 2024- Req ID: 5821**Secure your FUTURE with SEPTA today**

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. **SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation.**

Opening Date: 04/24/2024

Closing Date: 05/08/2024

Job Grade: SAM 42

Salary Range: Min: $104,000.00 - Mid: $130,000.00 - Max: $156,000.00

**OVERALL DESCRIPTION**:
Responsible for planning, controlling, directing and staffing activities related to the dispatching function of SEPTA's Subway/Elevated and Light Rail Lines.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Ensures all activities are in compliance with Operating Rule Book(s), standard operating practices and procedures and Federal and State laws.
- Develops and implements procedures to maintain and improve service reliability on dispatched lines.
- Coordinates with Rail Transportation, Service Planning, Rail Equipment Maintenance, Engineering, Maintenance & Construction to ensure required level of service is maintained.
- Ensures authorized headcount is maintained and each employee is fully trained and certified. Also, ensure certifications are maintained and employees receive ongoing training as required.
- Notifications of responding employees, agencies and SEPTA management of incidents and events requiring their response and/or knowledge.
- Coordinates planned track outages for planned maintenance and/or re-construction with mínimal impact to ridership as is practicable.
- Publishes Daily Service Report for each line.
- Coordinates with IT and EM&C to ensure reliability of systems utilized in the dispatching function.
- Ensures "Back-up Control Center" is in a "state of readiness" for continued operations in the event Control Center is non-functional.
- Develops annual expense budget, goals, objectives and action plans.
- Communicates wih employees and riding public of any unanticipated service interruption.
- Implements new systems and/or system up-grades acquired for dispatching purposes.
- Perform other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) years experience in rail transportation required, which includes a minimum of one (1) years experience in a managerial capacity within operations.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education (i.e., two (2) years of related experience, equating to one (1) year of formal post high school education) may be considered in lieu of the above requirements.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and leadership skills required.
- Thorough knowledge of SEPTA Operating Rule Books required.
- Familiarity of CTC (Centralized Traffic Control) systems.
- Familiarity with physical characteristics of Subway/Elevated and Light Rail lines.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Proficiency in basic computer use (Word Processing, Spreadsheet, etc.) required.

**IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Assistant Director level experience preferred

**BENEFITS**

**SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including**:

- Medical - **_“Minimal annual premium contribution”_**

**Benefit plans with**_ “No Employee annual premium contribution”:_**
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision

**Additional benefits we offer**:

- Pension Plan / Retirement Savings
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SEPTA Transportation Pass - **FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation**
- SEPTA employees qualify for the **Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program**

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

**Nearest Major Market**:Philadelphia

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