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Supervisor, Service & Inspection-Light Rail

Salary

$60,987.00 - $98,313.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

9726-MTA-SUPSEINSP-05/25-MA

Department

Maryland Transit Administration

Opening Date

05/21/2025

Closing Date

6/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Supervisor, Service & Inspection-Light Rail (Supv, Service & Inspection ) (9726)

Career Service

Open to all qualified applicants

*ACCEPTING ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY*

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team!

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Supervisor, Service & inspection-Light Rail. The Supervisor, Services, and Inspection is the supervisory level of work responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program for the inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of rail vehicles. Employees supervise personnel performing tasks associated with all aspects of maintaining a rail car. The supervisor participates in budget preparation, is responsible for the financial accounting of labor and materials, and interfaces with training staff personnel to assist and support in training activities. Employees keep abreast of changes in transit equipment, systems, technology, and operations. Employees directly supervise technicians, A and B repairmen and other employees.

The Supervisor, Service and Inspection receive managerial supervision from the Superintendent, Rail Car Maintenance or other designated official. Supervisors may be required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Supervisors are required to travel and work outdoors at various locations throughout the MTA service area, in all types of weather.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversee and mentor maintenance staff, including training, performance appraisals, scheduling, and leave management.

+ Manage budgets and ensure accountability for labor, parts, and procurement in coordination with internal departments and OEMs.

+ Plan and coordinate manpower coverage, yearly staffing picks, and assist in recruitment activities including job testing and interviews.

+ Monitor operational performance by reviewing maintenance schedules, conducting failure assessments, and improving policies and procedures.

+ Lead reporting and administrative functions, including generating regular performance reports and participating in quarterly budget reviews.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of railcar maintenance, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team at MTA and contribute to the continued success of our railcar maintenance department.

Qualifications

Education : Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and satisfactory completion of a program in a formal vocational or trade school or other formal training in one or more of the following fields: High Voltage Electrical Power and related Control Systems, Electronic Communications Systems, Railroad Signaling and Train Control Systems, Electronic Fare Collection Systems, Railcar Electronic Systems, Railcar Mechanical Systems or other complex electro-mechanical or electronic systems.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in one of the fields listed. (High Voltage Electrical Power and related Control Systems, Electronic Communications Systems, Railroad Signaling and Train Control Systems, Electronic Fare Collection Systems, Railcar Electronic Systems, Railcar Mechanical Systems or other complex electro-mechanical or electronic systems.)

Notes:

1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to four years of the required non-supervisory experience.

3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Experience Requirement of the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information

Special Requirements:

1. The Supervisor, Service and Inspection is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Employees may be assigned to work various work shifts and days off.

2. Employees are required to maintain a reliable communication link (telephone or beeper) for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.

3. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49 - Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules.

4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49 - Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules.

To Apply:

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Note:

Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/ .

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Issue Date: 05/21/2025

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

Employer

Maryland Department of Transportation

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Website

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