Streetcar Maintenance Planner Scheduler - Seattle, United States - King County

Description

Salary: $93, $113,214.40 Annually

Location : Seattle First Hill, WA

Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number: 2024NB21283

Department: MTD - Metro Transit

Division: Rail

Opening Date: 04/23/2024

Closing Date: 5/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD

Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary

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*This position is open to all the King County employees and the general public. *

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division has an exciting opportunity for a dependable, detail-oriented Maintenance Planner Scheduler to coordinate Seattle Streetcar facility maintenance activities and manage Seattle Streetcar vehicle maintenance inventory

This position is responsible for coordinating the maintenance activities for facilities and infrastructure of the Seattle Streetcar system, primarily working with service providers internal to King County to ensure regulatory compliance and state of good repair. This position also is also responsible for materials management functions that support the operation and maintenance of the streetcar system including purchasing, stocking, packing, shipping, and inventory controls of parts, materials, supplies, and equipment.

Seattle Streetcar is operated by King County Metro Transit and is responsible for providing streetcar service for both the South Lake Union (2.6 track miles) and First Hill (4.9 track miles) Streetcar lines.

This recruitment may be used to generate a pool for future Career Service, Term Limited Temporary (TLT), and Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions that may occur in this classification. The pool would be valid for twelve months upon creation and may be extended at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Job Duties

Applyingequity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the Maintenance Planner Scheduler, you will also:

• Plan, schedule, estimate and/or coordinate maintenance work performed by external contractors and other providers to both South Lake Union Streetcar and First Hill Streetcar facilities.
• Audit performance of external contractors and other providers, check on work in progress, manage progress payments, and site audit for completion of projects to ensure proper documentation is signed off.
• Coordinate inspections, certifications, and permits of equipment and systems at Streetcar facilities.
• Liaison with partners at City of Seattle Department of Transportation and Metro Transit to ensure Streetcar facility maintenance issues are addressed effectively and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate materials management, equipment inventory, parts warehousing, distribution, and warranty functions that support the operation of the streetcar system.
• Communicate specifications and procure needed goods, services, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Research, investigate, and source parts, equipment, and materials.
• Conduct cycle counts; manage and ensure accuracy in the use of automated materials and maintenance management information systems.
• Determine and manage parts/supplies inventories and order points. Optimize parts/supplies demand availability while minimizing inventory capital requirements.
• Accurately requisition and receive goods and services; ensure parts, equipment and supplies conform to quality standards.
• Prep and pack items for outside repair and arrange for shipping.
• Monitor and analyze material usage and equipment failure trends and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
• Ensure all hazardous materials are handled in conformance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Monitor agreements with contractors and vendors. Coordinate with King County Procurement and Payables in establishing and maintaining contract purchase agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with materials management, purchasing, stocking, and inventory control of parts, materials, supplies, and equipment demonstrating the skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience handling multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Skill in researching information.
• Ability to coordinate and track progress on maintenance activities for maintaining Streetcar facilities and infrastructure in a State of Good Repair.
• Working knowledge and previous experience with warranty agreement terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of common parts, materials, equipment, and supplies used in the repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or equivalent Maintenance Management Information Systems (MMIS).
• Proficient in the use of computer software systems, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI, and Teams.

Necessary special requirements:

• A valid Washington State driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

Application & Selection Process
Applicants should complete the online employment application, which includes supplemental questions, and submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications of the job.Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks.

NOTE: Please complete all applicable sections in the employment application portion, with each of your jobs listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving, etc. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application.

Work Schedule
The work week is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Alternative work schedules may be possible. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore is not eligible for overtime pay.

Union Membership: Protec 17

Job Code: 243801

Work Location: Central Base OMF 3407 Airport Way S. Seattle WA 98134
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Neha Bansal,

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principleswe are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

Do you possess a current driver license valid in the State of Washington?

• Yes
• No, but I am able to obtain one by the start date of this position
• No, and I am NOT able to obtain one by the start date of this position

02

Please describe in detail your experience with materials management, purchasing, stocking, and inventory control of parts, materials, supplies, and equipment.

03

Please indicate which, if any, of the following desired qualifications you possess. Select all that apply.

• Proficient in the use of computer software systems, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams & BI.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or equivalent Maintenance Management Information systems (MMIS).
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• All of the above
• I do not possess any of the listed preferred qualifications.

04

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

05

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff

06

I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.

• Yes
• No

Required Question