Group Manager, Systems Engineering

Job Description:

Group Manager, Systems Engineering

Description

Marketing Statement

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.

Job Summary

Pay Rate
Non-Represented Pay Band E11
Minimum: $148,935.00/year - Maximum: $225,638.00/year
Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $148,935.00/year - $218,976.00/year and will be commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer

Current Assignment
This job announcement will be used to fill two (2) vacancies- one Group Manager, Systems Engineering and one Group Manager, Systems and Data Analytics Engineering.

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Francisco Bay Area. BART is the fifth busiest passenger rail system in the nation (pre-pandemic) providing quality service running on an asset base that combines over 50 year-old infrastructure with trend-setting technology.

We are seeking Engineering leadership professionals who have a passion for innovating safe and reliable solutions to complex Engineering problems, creating high performing multidisciplinary teams, and have a passion for enabling Bay Area riders to work, school, and other places they need to go.

The incumbent for Systems and Data Analytics Engineering Group will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas. The incumbent for other Systems Engineering Group will lead Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. The incumbents will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas as well as others such as Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. This Deputy Director level position will lead multiple divisions totaling 20-30 engineering and management staff. The incumbents will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring the Computer Systems Engineering and Fare Collection areas as well as others such as Systems Integration, Systems Reliability, Data Analytics, and Field, Testing & Commissioning. The incumbents will also be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, major special Engineering projects throughout the District including contracted professional Engineering, construction, and Maintenance services. The groups play a critical role in achieving and maintaining a State of Good Repair by interacting with Maintenance, Operations, other BART departments, and external agencies.

The selected candidate will demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, technical acumen, and self motivation, as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment driving innovations and achievements in the fields of communications, controls, electronics, networks, and computer systems. The selected incumbent will demonstrate significant achievement in the following areas:

Leading comprehensive multi-disciplinary Engineering and maintenance programs that prioritize safety but also include procurements, controls, and administration.Innovative and creative problem solving to optimize asset performance and Sustaining Engineering in an operational environment.Data driven change agent experience to create and lead transformation that raises the level of group effectiveness and interaction with other organizations using proven tools and techniques.Developing, communicating, and measuring aggressive goals in support of the organizations mission.
Selection Process
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).

Examples of Duties

Assumes full management responsibility for all assigned Systems Engineering areas, which may include systems integration, systems reliability, computer systems engineering, and fare collection.

Provides technical oversight, direction, and guidance for projects directly or indirectly involving assets managed by Systems Engineering.

Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned engineering division.

Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.

Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Systems Engineering Group's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.

Provides strategic direction in the research, analysis, development and implementation of new technology in assigned programs.

Oversees the administration of special systems engineering projects and major contract design and development projects; oversees and directs the work of consultant and contracted staff.

Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.

Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Represents the Systems Engineering Group to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief Engineer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of systems development and engineering.



Minimum Qualifications

Education :
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electronics, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :
The equivalent of six (6) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in electronic communications and computer systems design and development or related experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative experience.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive systems engineering and design including communications, computer and train control systems engineering
• Principles and practices of communications, electronics, computer and train control systems design
• Principles and practices of project and contract management
• Principles and practices of policy development and administration
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in :

• Managing a comprehensive communication, computer and train control systems engineering and design program
• Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures
• Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments
• Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Delegating authority and responsibility
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Preparing and administering large and complex budgets
• Interpreting and applying applicable 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
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

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 .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)

Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)

• 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65

Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$173,480.00 - $262,824.00 Annually