PTSC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bulletin No:  003824-002

External Recruitment*

At-Will**

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

 

Director of TAP Technology Systems

Grade Q:   $101,317 - $126,630 - $151,944

Appointments to positions can be made at any point in the salary range with appropriate management approval.

 

This job bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP).

 

Position

Directs the activities of the UFS/Regional TAP Operation Department; directs the overall systems design, oversight and functioning of Regional TAP engaged in technical development, evaluation, analysis, reporting and monitoring of mass transit revenue collection and services; develops, implements, and directs operating standards, policies, and programs, for the overall systems architecture and functioning of regional TAP equipment for bus, rail, associated support equipment, and other advanced technology systems interfaces to TAP; oversees integration of all regional fare products; directs the development and implementation of smart card based operating policies for the regional Universal Fare System (UFS) and TAP program; directs all new capital projects for regional TAP; provides technical systems engineering oversight for procurement of regional bus and rail smart card based revenue equipment; creates Metro’s safety vision; approves and adopts the agency’s safety rules, policies, procedures; communicates safety expectations; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of the entire agency; complies with all of metro’s safety rules, policies, and procedures; and performs other related work.

 

 

 

Requirements for Employment

Potential candidates interested in this position MUST meet the following requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related field and five years of management-level experience in systems engineering design and implementation for a major public transit agency.  A Master’s degree in a related field is desirable.

 

Must have a satisfactory job performance record as verified by reference check prior to the offer of employment.

 

Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices of systems design and engineering; capital budgeting, equipment procurement and warranty; applicable laws, rules, and regulations; vehicle, facilities, equipment maintenance advanced technologies for both bus and rail public transit; automated passenger counting technology; smart card technology; smart bus technology; supervisory control and data acquisition technology; global positioning systems technology; data base administration; modern management theory.

 

Abilities: Plan, organize, and manage engineering and programming projects; manage large-scale projects from inception to completion; negotiate contract terms and monitor contracts to ensure compliance with scope, specifications, schedule, and budget; manage projects within the stipulations of collective bargaining agreements; recognize problems and implement solutions; exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions; determine strategies to achieve goals; communicate effectively with others; travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe.

 

Selection Procedure

 

1. Application Review

2. Appraisal Interview:  To Be Determined

 

Only a limited number of candidates determined as most qualified will be invited to participate in each phase of the competitive selection process.

 

Application Procedure

To obtain an application package, call Metro Headquarters at (213) 922-7153 or (213) 922-3900 for the hearing impaired (TDD).  All application materials may also be downloaded from Metro's website.

 

Submit your entire Application Package (employment application, resume, and supplemental application, if required) by electronic mail (e-mail) to:  jobs@metro.net, or by mail, or hand deliver to one of the following locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA  90012

 

METRO San Fernando Valley

9760 Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Chatsworth, CA  91311

 

METRO San Gabriel Valley

3369 Santa Anita Avenue

El Monte, CA  91731

 

METRO South Bay

680 Knox St., Suite 150

Torrance, CA  90502

 

Completed application packages are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

 

**Open to the public and all Metro employees.

 

 

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

 

 

 

Open date:   5/12/08   KV/rg   3824   5/7/08   08-108