Rail Maintenance-of-Way Administrator

Overview:

Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County's transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county's transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We're passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county's 34 cities and 3.2 million residents.

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and implements the maintenance of assigned rail right-of-way property. Schedules and assures that maintenance operations are conducted in a cost efficient and timely manner. Schedules and supervises day-to-day contractor activities and contracts.

This is a non-exempt position in Salary Grade 185: Min $38.71 – Mid $46.24 – Max $53.76 per hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

Responsibilities:

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency

Has Technical and Professional Expertise:Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

• Under the direction of the manager, supervises the contract that ensures all right of way property maintenance functions are performed. Oversees contractor work crews including assigning work, resolving problems, and preparing reports of activities. Monitors the work of contractors to ensure compliance with contracts and quality of work meets standards.
• Conducts inspections of right-of-way properties under all weather conditions. Identify issues of concerns and makes recommendations to management or referrals to work groups having responsibility.
• Implements short- and long-term vegetation, security, and safety maintenance-of-way plans.
• Administers contracts for Right of Way (ROW) maintenance. Ensures full compliance with Federal Railroad Administration, California Public Utilities Commission, OC Streetcar, and Southern California Regional Rail Authority safety rules and regulations.
• Review of contractor's invoices. Verify invoices are correct, documentation for expenses is adequate and reasonable, and labor and expense billing rates are consistent with contract requirements.
• Conduct initial visual inspections for Agency to incidents affecting agency owned and adjacent properties. Report finding or issues to management in a timely manner.
• Provide daily reports of activities for tracking purposes and invoice reconciliation.
• Coordination with other departments-Capital Programs, Metrolink Operations, Real Property-raises issues in the field that could impact service and projects.

Builds Relationships: Is trusted by others, is aware and supportive of needs of individuals and balances results with individual needs.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with adjacent property owners, tenants, code enforcement, police, fire, public works, SCRRA, Orange County Sheriff's Transit Police Services personnel and city personnel.

Customer & External Focus: Markets his/her workgroup effectively and influences others in the organization.

Makes Decisions: Makes effective decisions by swiftly considering alternatives and making decisions needed despite pressures.

• Analyzes problems and develop cost effective solutions for corrective maintenance and repair.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of three years of experience or associate's degree with a minimum of five years of related experience or high school diploma with a minimum of seven years of related experience. Requires a minimum of three years of right-of-way property maintenance experience, including supervisory and contract experience

Special Qualifications:

A valid Class C California Driver's License and good DMV record.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Positions in this class typically require:

• Performs duties in outdoor environment and active railroad settings, often under varying weather conditions and in proximity to moving trains, heavy equipment, and other industrial hazards.
• Travels to multiple field locations to perform on-site assessments, collect data, and monitor maintenance activities.
• Ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Hazardous Conditions:

Positions in this class may also include these factors:

• Hazardous physical conditions/materials.
• Atmospheric conditions.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Intense noise.
• Travel
• Environmental conditions.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager's approval.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.