Director of Rail Operations

3 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States TriMet Full time
Rail Operations Director Job Description

TriMet is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Rail Operations to oversee all staffing and operational activities for rail transportation and field operations. This role ensures safe, high-quality service delivery, manages emergent situations, and oversees planned service disruptions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage all staffing and operational activities for rail transportation and rail field operations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Respond to emergent situations as needed, as well as manage planned service disruptions and oversee rail projects in collaboration with the Operations Command Center, Bus Transportation, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with the Operations Command Center, Bus Operations, Maintenance, and other internal stakeholders on various agency projects.
  • Develop and deliver projects from inception to closeout, on time and within scope and budget.
  • Manage and maintain cost-effective delivery of all rail transportation services.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Transportation/Urban Planning is preferred.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years total credited experience, with five (5) years of progressive responsibility in rail operations, including managing union employees in a twenty-four hour, seven day a week operation.
  • Three (3) years in a managerial level role in Rail Operations required.

Salary Range: $135,157.00 - $202,735.00



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