Operating Practices Specialist-Operating Rules
Apply NowCompany: Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority
Location: Hyattsville, MD 20784
Description:
Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Certification/Licensure
Preferred
SUMMARY
The Operating Practices Specialist-Operating Rules is an essential role in the Operating Practices team supporting the Safety Department. Reporting to the Director of Operating Practices, the incumbent is regarded as a subject matter expert, experienced in supporting high reliability operations. This experience includes developing and working with content in areas such as rules committees; writing and revising operating rules, processes, and procedures; issuing General Orders and Operating Practices Advisories; and establishing requirements for efficiency and operational testing programs. Additionally, experience in areas such as developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance with Blue Signal Protection manuals and control of hazardous energy procedures is preferred. The Operating Practices Specialist is an effective problem solver that is capable of rendering rule interpretations, clarifying areas of ambiguity; and benchmarking based on previous experience and industry best practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SKILLS
ABILITIES
The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Safety, Transportation or Business or related discipline
- In lieu of Bachelor's degree, a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years' experience or Associates degree and two (2) years' experience in High Reliability Operations will be considered in addition to the number of years of experience reference below
Experience
- Minimum four (4) years of overall career experience, with minimum two (2) years of that experience specific to supporting high reliability operations
Certification/Licensure
- N/A
Preferred
- Advanced knowledge and experience with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 217 Railroad Operating Rules is preferred
SUMMARY
The Operating Practices Specialist-Operating Rules is an essential role in the Operating Practices team supporting the Safety Department. Reporting to the Director of Operating Practices, the incumbent is regarded as a subject matter expert, experienced in supporting high reliability operations. This experience includes developing and working with content in areas such as rules committees; writing and revising operating rules, processes, and procedures; issuing General Orders and Operating Practices Advisories; and establishing requirements for efficiency and operational testing programs. Additionally, experience in areas such as developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance with Blue Signal Protection manuals and control of hazardous energy procedures is preferred. The Operating Practices Specialist is an effective problem solver that is capable of rendering rule interpretations, clarifying areas of ambiguity; and benchmarking based on previous experience and industry best practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs the review, edit, and re-write of content such as rules, processes, and associated procedures, especially related to Operating Rules.
- Prepares and issues documentation such as General Orders, Operating Practices Advisories, and regularly maintains assigned content from Metro's Safety Rules and Procedures Handbook.
- Subject matter expertise in areas such as operating rules and practices including the development of rulebooks and operating manuals
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as the FRA regulations for Operating Practices and Workplace Safety Programs
SKILLS
- Skilled in areas such as technical writing, reviewing, editing, and revising to create end-user friendly rules, standards, processes, and procedures
- Working skillset using the Microsoft Office suite of tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
ABILITIES
- Ability to work as an experienced professional that independently organizes and completes assignments with minimum direction and oversight
- Skilled in communicating both verbally and in writing to provide leadership with presentation and reports
The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- Personal interview
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.