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    Operations Manager - San Jose, United States - VTA

    VTA
    VTA San Jose, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    "Lead the Charge:
    Help Revolutionize VTA Operations with Zero Emission Buses"
    About VTA
    The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley.

    Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara Countys authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning.

    With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.

    Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused, innovative, and environmentally responsible transportation options promoting the region's vitality.

    VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services and participates as a funding partner in regional rail services, including Caltrain, Capital Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.


    To learn more, go to:

    About the Bus Transportation Division

    Bus transportation is responsible for the operation and delivery of VTAs' transit service to 74 bus routes, covering approximately 346 square miles in both urbanized and rural areas of Santa Clara County.


    The breakdown by type of route is: 18 core/primary; 17 local/secondary; 18 Community bus; 13 Express; four Limited Stop; and four Special Event.

    VTA provides a full-service bus system of 460 large buses: 169 of which are Hybrid (40-foot) buses; 58 of which are Articulated (60-foot) buses; 195 of which are a mix of Standard Diesel (35-foot & 40-foot) buses; and, 38 smaller community buses operating from three bus divisions, Cerone and Chaboya based in San Jose and North based in Mountain View.

    Nine Hundred and Twenty-Three (923) Operators provide more than 14.4 million miles of bus service on an annual basis with an average weekday ridership of 94,740.

    Our Community
    Santa Clara County, sometimes referred to as Silicon Valley, is unique for its innovation, natural attractions, and social diversity.

    With numerous amenities and perfect weather, it has long been considered one of the best places in the United States to live and work.

    calendar of festivals and celebrations supports the community spirit. Nearby open space provides easy access to mountain parks, trails, lakes, streams, and beautiful coastal beaches.

    San Jos has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods, healthy lifestyle, and diverse attractions from national media, including Business Week and Money magazines.

    The countys population of 1.9 million is the largest in Northern California and is rich in ethnic culture and diversity.

    Enjoy access and the option to explore our closely neighboring counties of San Francisco and Alameda.
    The Ideal Candidates

    VTA will be transitioning its bus fleet to zero emission by 2040 and is looking to bring on people who have subject matter expertise to lead the technical decision making to support capital planning, project implementation, zero emission knowledge, budget and schedule forecasting and workforce development.

    VTA is seeking to hire two Operations Managers, one for vehicle & infrastructure transition and one for workforce development.

    The vehicle & infrastructure transition position will play a key role in the coordination of the agencys long term strategic capital plans, vehicle procurement and ZEB program development.

    The workforce development position will focus on preparing VTA staff to operate and maintain the new technology by developing training and development programs.

    If you have experience in zero emission fleet, zero emission infrastructure, policy and procedure implementation, workforce development, creating training programs, maintaining strong relationships and information sharing with manufacturers, community partners, and/or industry peers, you may be just what we are looking for
    Definition

    Under general direction, the Operations Manager plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of a major section or department in the Operations Division.

    Distinguishing Characteristics

    This non-represented management classification is responsible for managing units involved with one or more of the following areas: bus transportation, bus maintenance, light rail transportation, light rail maintenance, or operations support services.

    The Operations Manager has full managerial authority for assigned functional units.

    Classification Bargaining Unit:
    Non-Represented

    Essential Job Functions
    Typical Tasks
    Provides direction, planning and management of the activities of a major section or department in the Operations Division;
    Selects, supervises, trains, motivates, assigns, evaluates, counsels and disciplines staff;
    Develops and implements staffing plans to optimize the performance of each work unit within area of responsibility;
    Analyzes operations to improve productivity within work units;
    Develops, monitors, and manages the budget for area of responsibility;
    Assists with strategic planning; develops and implements long and short-term goals;
    Interprets and applies the provisions of the labor agreements in accordance with VTA guidelines; may serve as a hearing officer;
    May oversee and manage the operations and maintenance training function, including the development of new training programs and course content;
    Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures to ensure that unit activities are in accordance with VTA goals;
    Assures adherence to safety programs and re-evaluates existing programs;
    May be involved with the design review of engineering plans and specifications for VTA bus and rail transit construction projects;
    Prepares reports, correspondence, and other documents;
    Serves as a member of the management team in meetings and negotiations with labor unions concerning a variety of labor relation issues;
    Ensures compliance with all VTA policies and procedures, including those regarding equal employment opportunity, discrimination, and harassment prevention;
    May represent VTA on transit industry boards and commissions;
    Performs related duties as required.
    Minimum Qualifications
    Employment Standards
    Sufficient education and increasingly responsible experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

    Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree including major coursework in a technical, engineering, administrative, or related field, and extensive, increasingly responsible experience managing a transit operations or maintenance program for a large mass transit organization.

    Supplemental Information

    Knowledge of:
    Principles and practices of organization, administration, supervision, budgeting, and personnel management of a public transportation agency;
    Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing public transportation systems;
    The goals, organization, and management practices of a large public transportation agency;
    Typical provisions found in public transit collective bargaining agreements;
    Industrial safety and general safety rules and regulations as applied to a public transportation system;
    Transportation activities and operations;
    Organizational development techniques and methods as related to curriculum development and training programs for bus and light rail operators and maintenance personnel;
    Comprehensive, specific technical knowledge of the major functions within assigned area of responsibility.

    Ability to:
    Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, control and manage the assigned area of responsibility;
    Oversee subordinate managers and supervisors and delegate and/or monitor responsibilities to ensure smooth operations;
    Supervise, train, evaluate, counsel, discipline, and motivate staff in a collective bargaining environment;
    Prepare and control a budget;
    Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and labor contract provisions;
    Oversee and manage bus and light rail operations and maintenance training programs;
    Plan for near and long-term bus and/or rail expansion and system modifications;
    Manage the development of service and operating plans;
    Plan, organize, direct, implement, and evaluate vehicle maintenance programs;
    Prepare, interpret, and effectively utilize management information reports;
    Analyze problems and recommend and/or implement effective solutions to difficult and politically sensitive problems;
    Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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