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Transit Asset Management Program Manager #2304-283800-01

Date Opened
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:00 PM
Close Date
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 11:59 PM
Section
Charlotte Area Transit
Salary
  • $88,579 - $110,724/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

The Transit Asset Management (TAM) Program Manager develops, manages, and maintains the CATS transit asset management plan for major assets (e.g., rolling stock, non-revenue vehicles, equipment, facilities, and rail infrastructure), ensuring compliance with federal and state asset management requirements. Transit Asset Management is a business model that uses the condition of assets to guide the optimal prioritization of funding in order to keep transit networks in a State of Good Repair. The CATS operations and maintenance staff will continue to serve as the primary technical and subject area experts in maintaining capital assets. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Position is responsible for managing all activities related to Federal Transit Administration’s mandated Transit Asset Management program for CATS.  Major work responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Update and maintain the Transit Asset Management Plan in coordination with internal agency stakeholders across the CATS organization (which include staff representing a wide array of departments, such as Bus Operations, Rail Operations, Safety & Security, Procurement, Planning, Development, Finance and Technology). The nine major elements of the TAM plan include an inventory of capital assets, condition assessment, decision support tools, investment prioritization, TAM and SGR policy, implementation strategy, list of key annual activities, identification of resources and an evaluation plan.
  • Work with CATS leadership teams to identify and provide metrics on Key Performance Indicators related to asset condition, asset performance, and investment prioritization.
  • Participate in development and enhancement of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Project Management Information System and/or Financial Information System components and modules; implements project tracking and status reporting systems.
  • Create, manage and document business processes and procedures for conducting asset type condition assessments.
  • Develop guides, standards, and inspection procedures for the collection of condition data into the asset inventory database/asset management system and reporting of performance and condition data.
  • Interpret data on failure analysis, performance incidents and inspections to inform on risks and condition ratings.
  • Assist with analysis and interpretation of data for use in asset prioritization, project development, and lifecycle planning.
  • Manage the process of sampling asset data for accuracy.
  • Maintain the TAM plan and ensure that TAM activities are monitored, evaluated, and updated on a regular basis.
  • Prepare and present reports to executive management and the policy board(s) as required.
  • Oversee performance and evaluate work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives.
  • Research industry trends in transit asset management planning and recommends strategies for implementing enhanced designs or approaches.
  • Directly support continuous implementation and compliance of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) State Safety Oversight Program Standards (SSOPS) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations 49 CFR Part 673 and 672 related to the Safety Management System (SMS) and the CATS Agency Safety Plan (ASP). Support Safety performance goals of CATS.
  • Encourage employees to proactively support and report safety concerns following the CATS Safety Reporting options as described in your training and in the ASP.
  • As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.
  • Advocate and promote a strong safety culture within CATS with regard to transportation services, capital programs, facility operations and maintenance, worksite procedures, employees, and customers following SMS and ASP. 
  • Participate in internal and external ASP audits.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Working knowledge of FTA regulations related to asset management.
  • Principles and practices relating to budget programs and systems management.
  • Understand, interpret, and apply complex rules, regulations, and legal provisions governing transit and grant programs.
  • Comprehend engineering plans, cost estimates, analyses, and reports.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Write in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
  • Use a calculator.
  • Identify & research issues & develop sound strategies and options for implementing solutions.
  • Work collaboratively in a team atmosphere as well as perform tasks independently.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative professional work relationships with CATS and outside agency staff.
  • Use personal computer spreadsheet and word processing software to develop spreadsheets, graphs, and reports – intermediate/advanced Excel. 
  • Organize, prioritize and manage multiple work tasks while meeting critical deadlines.

Preferred Qualification

Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of college level training and position related experience equivalent to:

  • Bachelor's degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, planning, finance or related field. Additional qualifying experience on a year per year basis may be substituted in lieu of degree. 
  • A minimum of five years' related professional experience in asset management, project management, capital program planning, or related field.
  • A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
  • Required License:  Must possess and maintain a current, valid North Carolina driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Physical Requirement: Mobility to work in a typical office setting.  Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone. Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen. Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.  Ability to travel to CATS’s facilities.

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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