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16 Feb 2014
Vice Director for Administration

DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT

LA Metro / Los Angeles
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Application Deadline: 22-MAY-24

Job Description

Basic Function

Directs the planning and management of the Enterprise Transit Asset Management (ETAM), collection of asset data programs, business and data processes, schedule and budget preparation, financial administration, and program management activities to ensure optimal allocation of Metro′s financial, staffing, and logistical resources to ensure achievement of the TAM (Transit Asset Management) Plan goals and objectives

Example Of Duties

Directs the development and updating of the asset data collection and prioritization per Metro’s Transit Asset Management plan and policy.

Directs development of onboarding assets in a manner conductive to FTA (Federal Transit Administration), National Transit Database (NTD) reporting and to benefit Metro prioritization of capital budget.

Develops and implements improvements to advance Metro’s transit asset management business processes.

Ensures that the management team interfaces effectively with other Metro departments and consultants to establish and adhere to project budget, schedule, quality, and data collection deadlines.

Establishes departmental short- and long-range strategic goals, objectives, and Program Management Plans (PMPs) to achieve agency goals, objectives and key performance indicators.

Assists executive management in providing general financial administration direction for various capital and professional services projects.

Directs the preparation of cost estimates, budgets (project and fiscal year), staffing plans, project schedules and asset on-boarding.

Assists executive management in the development of annual condition assessment projects and other rail and bus rehabilitation and replacement capital projects.

Directs and/or performs meetings with asset owners to gather and analyze data required for compliance reporting.

Develops, implements, and updates budget and funding policies and procedures for asset rehabilitation and replacement capital programs, including expenditure forecasts.

Directs and identifies the timing and needs of Metro SGR (State of Good Repair) projects and recommended funding levels.

Coordinates with other Metro departments on data collection, review, and analysis of project costs and revenues, to meet regulatory requirements.

Coordinates with other Metro departments on data collection, review, and analysis of project costs and revenues, to meet regulatory requirements.

Represents Metro and ETAM at meetings, task forces, conferences, external agencies, and public events.

Develops, implements, and oversees compliance with Metro-wide policies, standards, and systems for ensuring accountability.

Assists in the development of supporting documentation for funding and grant agreements with federal, state, and local agencies.

Develops weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting of ETAM performance for executive management.

Prepares and presents complex technical reports to executive management, Metro’s Board of Directors, committees, and outside agencies.

Develops cost center goals, policies, procedures, budget, and staffing plans.

Supervises, guides, trains, and motivates assigned staff and consultants.

Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency’s safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees.

Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out.

May be required to perform other related job duties

Required Experience / Skills / Education

 

 

Requirements For Employment

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil) Planning, or a related field; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Five years of relevant management-level experience performing financial, management, and analytical functions

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

 

Knowledge:

Principles and practices of asset management pertaining to public transportation

Principles and practices of transit finance, planning, operations, and maintenance

Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing budgeting and funding for a public transportation agency, including Federal Transit Administration policies and legislation.

Theories, principles, and practices of advanced budgeting, accounting, and planning

Complex financial modeling

Applicable database software

Modern management theory and practices

Skills:

Planning, organizing, directing and performing the financial work of a department

Project management

Determining strategies to achieve goals

Policy and procedure development and implementation

Developing and applying analytical models for financial and service delivery executive decision making

Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes to assist executive decision making.

Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions

Communicating effectively both orally and in writing

Interacting professionally and team building with various levels of Metro employees, contractors, and outside representatives

Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff

Utilizing advanced functions and formulas in Excel

Abilities:

Anticipate and comprehend the needs of the organization and executive staff

Gain consensus on financial policy and asset data gathering

Anticipate the needs of management and assigned staff to ensure delivery of work products

Influence, mentor, and lead

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

Plan financial and staff needs

Make financial decisions within a budget

Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data

Read, write, speak, and understand English

 

 

Application Instructions

http://jobs.metro.net/JobInformation.aspx?bno=008048-004

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro’s website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (AW)

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

**This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

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