• Shift Supervisor, Electrical Power

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Rockville, MD)


    Shift Supervisor, Electrical Power

    Job ID:

    250792

    Location:

    MD - Shady Grove Rail Facility

    Full/Part Time:

    Full-Time

     

    Posting Open-Close

     

    09/17/2025

     

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    09/26/2025

     

    Union

    NRP

    Regular/Temporary:

    Regular

    Job Description

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    + High school diploma or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

    Experience

    + A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the installation, testing, operations, and maintenance of electrical traction power system equipment for direct current propulsion of rapid transit operations, industrial power distribution or related fields is required. Work with high voltage protection and transformation equipment in voltage classes up to 34.5 KV and experience in fields of cable plant and contact rail inspection, test and maintenance

    Certification/Licensure

    + Must have, or be able to attain, a Level IV Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) certification within two (2) weeks of hire and maintained for the duration of time in job

    Preferred

    + Two (2) years of supervisory experience in the electrical field

    + Work with high voltage protection and transformation equipment in voltage classes up to 34.5 KV, preferably in power utility field

     

    Medical Group

     

    Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

    Mission Essential Designation

    In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

    SUMMARY

    The Shift Supervisor Electrical Power is responsible for supervising the installation, testing operating maintenance and management of the electrical power distribution system.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    + Supervises the routine, preventative, and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, testing, modification and repair of all equipment associated with electrical power distribution systems (both AC and DC substations) and emergency trip station facilities. Assigns duties to personnel by workload priority, giving instructions in proper work methods/techniques, and ensuring materials are available for assigned maintenance activities.

    + Conducts inspections and monitors schedules for timely and satisfactory completion of work.

    + Trains, evaluates and (re)certifies employees in accordance with WMATA’s Employee Certification, and Training and Promotional Program.

    + Discusses and resolves complaints and grievances with employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies, conducts performance-based conversations or assessments of employees and documents and maintains employee record. Manages training records and personnel actions.

    + Attends formal and informal training programs, to maintain level of expertise.

    + Prepares, submits, and reviews necessary reports and maintenance documentation.

     

    The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

     

    Evaluation Criteria

     

    Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

    Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

    + Skills and/or behavioral assessment

    + Personal interview

    + Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

    + Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

    + Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

    + Review of a current motor vehicle report

     

    Closing

     

    WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

     

    This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.