SENIOR MANAGER, WAYSIDE SYSTEMS (TRACTION POWER)

Salary: $114,816.00 - $172,224.00 Annually Location : Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Regular Employee Job Number: 2400829-2 Cabinet: OPERATIONS Cost Center: 3928 - RAIL MOW TRACTION POWER SYSTEMS Opening Date: 02/17/2026 Closing Date: 3/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description Assists with the overall management of various aspects of Rail Wayside Systems areas of responsibility, including work crew management and preventive maintenance (PM) work management. Position Overview: The Senior Manager, Wayside Systems for Traction Power is responsible for managing capital project support, Reg4 testing, and operational activities, such as preventive maintenance and corrective repair programs. This role oversees 11 Supervisors and 137 Inspectors, represented by separate collective bargaining agreements, to ensure optimal system-wide asset performance and substation reliability across infrastructure components, such as station lighting systems, tunnel lighting and ventilation equipment, cross packages, power distribution, overhead catenary system (OCS) and contact wires. Recruitment Timeline Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of March 23, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your GovernmentJobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Examples of Duties Manages wayside systems work crew activities Distributes work assignments, including PM and corrective work Assists with developing goals, establishment of plans and priorities, and monitoring operations of assigned multi-line Track, Traction Power, Signal and Train Control, or Telecommunications and Communication Systems, or multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including electronic systems, equipment installation, and building and grounds maintenance Conducts special operational and planning projects; prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs Maintains records of PM work Assists in the review of contract specifications and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required Maintains training program for staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met Assists in the administration of various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor services Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities Meets with others to discuss and ensure service requirements are met Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees, supervisors and inspectors Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Minimum Qualifications A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field Experience Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities maintenance, general services, or maintenance in light/heavy rail track, signal and train control, or traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems requiring at least two years of specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. Experience supervising employees across varied reporting areas Experience conducting project management functions, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project closure Experience developing procurement packages for Traction Power equipment/services (i.e. scopes of work (SOW)) and related reports Experiential knowledge of Traction Power Systems, including AC and DC high/low voltage systems, substations, rectifiers, relays, overhead catenary, and third rail systems Knowledge of relevant standards for rail electrification, including American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-Of-Way Association (AREMA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations Essential Knowledge Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Theories, principles, and practices that apply to management of facilities maintenance, general services, track, telecommunications and communication systems, traction power, or signal and train control design and maintenance Safety regulations of the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, safety, facilities, and rail maintenance and operations Public agency procurement processes and contract administration Microsoft Office Suite applications Modern management theory Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Utilizing procurement processes and procedures Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Meeting safety requirements Determining strategies to achieve goals Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Oversee the operations of a facilities, telecommunications and communication systems, general services, track, traction power, or signal and train control maintenance department Work in teams, including contractors Organize and manage projects Mediate and negotiate, including contracts Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Plan financial and staffing needs; manage a budget Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen High noise environment Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles Exposure to physical and verbal abuse by clients/customers and/or general public Exposure to radiant or electrical energy (e.g., ionizing radiation, overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution, etc.) Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective equipment Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour-a-day on-call assignments Work in awkward or confining/ enclosed spaces Exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and/or gases Work on slippery on uneven surfaces Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Standing Walking (distance 5' to 100') Communicating through speech in the English language required Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.) Smelling Crawling, crouching, squatting, stooping and/or knees Pushing and/or pulling Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs. or less (TB) Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices. Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044 Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun) East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. Open to the public and all Metro employees This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro. We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums. Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan. Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000. Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates. Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available. Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday. Years of Service Annual Accrual Hire date - 5 years 20 days Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days Beginning of 16th + years 35 days Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula. Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay. BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEESTemporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only: Kaiser medical insurance Public Pension Plan 457/401K Plan Flex Spending Paid Sick Time Fare Media Rideshare Subsidies Metro One Fitness membership For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at 01 Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed 02 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. I do not have education equivalent to grade 12 High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree from an accredited college or university Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Master's degree from an accredited college or university PhD from an accredited college or university 03 Please select the years of relevant experience you have in facilities maintenance, general services, or maintenance in light/heavy rail track, signal and train control, or traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems. 6 years or more Less than 6 years 04 Describe your relevant experience in facilities maintenance, general services, or maintenance in light/heavy rail track, signal and train control, or traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems. Please include the position title(s) and corresponding dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have relevant experience, please enter "N/A" in the field below. 05 Please select the years of relevant supervisory-level experience you have in facilities maintenance, general services, or maintenance in light/heavy rail track, signal and train control, or traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems. 3 years or more Less than 3 years 06 Describe your relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities maintenance, general services, or maintenance in light/heavy rail track, signal and train control, or traction power, or telecommunications and communications systems. Please include the position title(s) and corresponding dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have relevant experience, please enter "N/A" in the field below. 07 Describe your experience supervising employees across varied reporting areas. Please include your position title(s) and the corresponding dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have relevant experience, please enter "N/A" in the field below. 08 Describe your experience conducting project management functions, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and project closure. Please include the position title(s) and corresponding dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have relevant experience, please enter "N/A" in the field below. 09 Describe your experience developing procurement packages for Traction Power equipment/services (i.e. scopes of work (SOW)) and related reports. Please include your position title(s) and the corresponding dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have relevant experience, please enter "N/A" in the field below. 10 Describe your experiential knowledge of Traction Power Systems, including AC and DC high/low voltage systems, substations, rectifiers, relays, overhead catenary, and third rail systems. Please include your position title(s) and the corresponding dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have relevant experience, please enter "N/A" in the field below. 11 Describe your knowledge of relevant standards for rail electrification, including American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-Of-Way Association (AREMA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations. Please include your position title(s) and the corresponding dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not possess this knowledge, please enter "N/A" in the field below. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10