JOB
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. The Metropolitan Council’s Metro Transit Division is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as a resource for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region: The Bus Maintenance Project Manager is responsible for managing the bus maintenance division's larger multi-faceted complex projects. The incumbent serves as the organization's professional management resource within the project content area. Establishes operating procedures and processes within the general project and/or departmental policies and guidelines. Take an active role in managing the numerous facets of any larger project.We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. *This recruitment will establish a six (6) month Eligibility List for current and future vacancies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Manage vehicle and equipment Preventative Maintenance processes supporting the Transit bus and Non-Revenue fleet, from procurement through deployment.Lead preventative maintenance process development, including drafting technical guides and documents.Maintain organized project records, documentation, and reporting systems (e.g., EAMS, Excel, project management software).Determines appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define the project. Develops, modifies, or provides input to project plans. Implement project plans to meet objectives.Coordinate and integrate project activities.Manages, leads, or administers project resources.Implement and maintain quality assurance processes.Give presentations or briefings on all aspects of each project to include. Transportation committee and Council meetings.Participate in phase, milestone, and final project reviews.Identify project documentation requirements or procedures.Develop and implement a project completion plan.Manages vendor contracts as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What you can expect from us: We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement. We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.More about why you should join us!Additional informationUnion/Grade: NRC/Grade IFLSA Status: ExemptSafety Sensitive: NoWhat your work environment would be: Position works in an office environment. Ability to work non-standard hours and be required to change scheduled days off and assignment on short notice. Some travel to other facilities is required. Up to one third of the time this position works near moving parts or equipment, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise.What steps the recruitment process involves: We review your minimum qualifications. We rate your education and experience. We conduct a structured panel interview. We conduct a selection interview.If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email
[email protected].
