Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.

Maintenance and Engineering Department

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

$148,935.00 - $225,638.00 (Non-Rep Pay Band-N11)

Initial salary offer will be between $148.935.00/annually - $194,889.44/annually (commensurate with experience and education)

March 10, 2023

Open until filled.

Initial screening of applications will commence on March 31, 2023.

• This posting is to fill two (2) vacant positions.

Assistant Chief Engineer

Variable

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

The Maintenance and Engineering Department at BART is looking for two Superintendents of Capital Construction to join our team!

The Superintendents of Capital Construction are responsible for directly managing the activities of a complex multi-discipline Construction organization. Candidates must have broad practical experience and skills in supporting construction, maintenance and asset life cycle management programs in a complex safety sensitive operational environment. The position requires a sound managerial background with skills in program and project administration, budget, union labor management, staff development, leadership, and organizational change management. The successful candidates will have a proven track record in the utilization of modern construction and maintenance practices which include the use of computerized maintenance management systems, key performance indicators, reliability centered maintenance, planning and scheduling, materials management, and a risk-based approach to life cycle management.

The incumbents selected will demonstrate strong technical skills in the principles of design and operation of railway track systems, traction power, train control systems, bridges, structures, and heavy rail equipment operation. Construction activities including rail and interlocking replacement, traction power cable and infrastructure replacement, train control system maintenance and replacements. Strong understanding of on track equipment operations including tampers, rail grinders, stabilizers, locomotives and rail and ballast cars. A high level of knowledge and proficiency in track and power construction and maintenance is required.

These positions also require interaction between internal partners and customers, vendors and contractors, regulatory agencies, professional technical organizations, and the public. The Superintendents will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer, Civil Programs, a new position in the Maintenance and Engineering Department. The engineering disciplines that support each program report to the respective Assistant Chief Engineer to ensure that the resources to support asset management for assigned equipment are properly allocated. The Superintendent must also be able to operate in a team environment with these partners to support cohesive enterprise solutions.

Work outside normally scheduled hours will be expected and will include accessing operational environments to provide managerial oversight of work, perform inspections and investigations, and expedite return to service for critical equipment.

• This is a capital position and is subject to time and funding limitations.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive construction and maintenance program for a rail transit system in a large metropolitan area.
• Principles and practices of constructing, inspecting, testing, maintaining and repairing trackway, tunnels, subways, bridges, embankments and related structures; buildings and facilities repair; painting and plumbing; grounds and irrigation maintenance; and landscaping.
• Principles and practices of construction and construction management.
• Principles and practices of industrial safety.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Methods, techniques, materials, technology and equipment used in track and structures inspection and maintenance.
• Principles and practices of project scheduling.
• Track protection and operating principles.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration, including those related to budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill in:

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive track and structures construction and/or maintenance program.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
• Preparing and administering large program budgets.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Analyzing construction and maintenance inspection problems, identifying solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals, diagrams, drawings and blueprints.
• Developing and implementing safety training programs.
• Interpreting contracts and ensuring that contractors fulfill obligations.
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.