King County
*This is an internal recruitment for King County Metro Transit. *
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Metro is seeking a dynamic Transit Supply Chain Superintendent to lead a high-performing team responsible for the inventory, procurement, and distribution of parts and materials that keep our fleet of coaches, trolleys, and non‑revenue vehicles running smoothly.
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee Transit Parts Specialists, Technical Information Processing Specialists, and Purchasing Specialists, guiding them to deliver exceptional support to our Vehicle Maintenance Division. You'll advocate safety, drive innovation, and ensure that our supply chain operations meet the evolving needs of our transit system—while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and union‑respectful work environment.
This is more than a logistics role; it's a leadership opportunity to shape the future of transit service delivery in our region. If you're a skilled people manager with deep expertise in supply chain management, inventory forecasting, and labor relations, and you're ready to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
Recruitment Information This is an internal recruitment for King County Metro Transit. It will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Transit Superintendent‑ Supply Chain vacancy at Component Supply Center. This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified Transit Superintendent‑ Supply Chain to fill future SDA vacancies in this classification. If an eligibility list is created, it will remain active for up to 12 months from the posting date and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Required Forms and Application Materials See the supplemental information section of this job posting for complete details.
For more information If you have any questions about this position, its requirements, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion about the opportunity, you are invited to contact Calvin Chon (he/him), Talent Advisor: cchon@kingcounty.gov or 206‑477‑8042.
Equity and Social Justice Principles Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Responsibilities
Oversee Transit Parts Specialists, Technical Information Processing Specialists, and Transit Purchasing Specialists, and other employees, engaged in the storage, inventory and distribution of parts and materiel for maintenance and repair of coach, trolley, and non‑revenue vehicles; hire, lead, help develop, and motivate employees, helping them to recognize the important role they each play in achieving the overall agency goals and empowering them to perform accordingly.
Ensure that employee and the public’s safety continue to be Metro’s highest priority, maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and procedures and continually seeking to enhance safety practices, awareness and training.
Direct and oversee inventory and materials management, warehousing and distribution operations; forecast and level inventory across the system.
Ensure adequate stock levels at all base locations to properly support daily operational needs.
Develop and implement SOP’s, policies, projects, performance metrics, schedules, budget, contract requirements and execution plans for all phases of supply chain management; resolve supply chain management issues; develop contingency plans for vendor delays; research alternative sourcing.
Oversee bid specifications, bid evaluations and awards to vendors.
Oversee and balance materials inventory in all Transit Bases; manage system delivery logistics and inventory system work standardization across the Vehicle Maintenance Division.
Participate in varied federally mandated audits, technical, financial and cost analyses; ensure all audit and federally mandated requirements are met, to assure continued federal funding for procuring inventory.
Partner with unions and other stakeholders to deliver excellent service and build a community‑oriented, diverse, and inclusive environment; mitigate high‑profile service delivery issues.
With a strong level of comfort managing a highly unionized workforce, create harmonious working relationships with multiple collective bargaining units and ensure consistent application of labor policies, labor contract provisions and hiring guidelines; resolve grievances and other labor and performance issues as appropriate.
Demonstrate leadership in the development and management of the work unit budget; ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Develop and direct the use of performance metrics; recommend corrective actions as needed; manage data collection and reporting.
To continuously improve our services, lead the development of new initiatives, efficiencies, and operational methods to meet strategic goals; determine and select technology and equipment; write reports and budget requests; supervise program and procedure development and implementation.
Work with other Superintendents to resolve Division‑wide issues; act as Division experts on projects; represent the Division on work groups, project teams, and Division‑wide hiring processes; participate as a member of the Division management team.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Increasingly responsible experience in supply chain management, including inventory and materials management operations, warehousing, parts distribution, contract administration, and procurement.
Two years of increasingly responsible supervisory or comparable leadership experience in transit operations, public administration, human resources, or other relevant fields, that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the key roles and responsibilities of the position.
Excellent customer service and the ability to forecast, understand, communicate, and respond timely and effectively with customer needs.
Knowledge of operational, financial and cost analyses, financial and cost accounting and generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of automated maintenance management systems with ability to become skilled at extracting data from an automated data system.
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations that govern funding, procurement, contracting and operation of inventory regulations.
Ability to forecast inventory needs and balance across the system using all available sources including alternative.
Skilled people leaders who: Have demonstrated experience building effective teams in diverse work environments while inspiring trust, creating strong morale, instilling vision and purpose, and fostering open dialogue.
Are interested in and inspired to develop and lead direct reports, furthering people’s career goals, providing challenging and stretching tasks and assignments, and effectively developing all levels of staff.
Know how to build relationships and treat all employees and customers equitably, with respect and dignity, as well as solve problems for the good of all.
Have experience working with labor and ability to develop and nurture strong, productive relationships with union leadership, respecting established processes and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
Have high integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Are excellent communicators, in both oral and written communications.
Ability to apply the principles, practices and techniques of labor relations that include interest‑based or collaborative labor negotiations as well as grievance and arbitration processes.
Knowledge of and ability to apply human resources management concepts, supervisory principles, employee performance evaluation, coaching and counseling practices, and federal, state and local laws related to employment, civil rights and affirmative action.
Ability to apply workforce planning, budget administration and project management principles.
Demonstrated skill in conflict and problem resolution and negotiation.
Demonstrated skill in time management, timely decision making, planning and delegating work assignments, and managing multiple work and projects efficiently.
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in using related software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Desirable qualifications include
Obtained through the APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society): CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional, and CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management.
Obtained through the NIGP (National Institute for Public Procurement): CPPB – Certified Public Professional Buyer, and CPPO – Certified Public Procurement Officer.
Additional Requirements
Valid Driver's License (Washington license by date of hire) or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely matter.
To Apply This position is open to King County Metro employees who have successfully completed the probationary period in their current career service role. Please review and follow the application instructions carefully to ensure your submission is complete. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have any questions, please contact Calvin Chon at cchon@kingcounty.gov.
Required application materials:
Submit an updated online application at www.kingcounty.gov. The work history section of your application should include any/all relevant work experience as it relates to this recruitment. Include accurate dates of employment and clearly list the detailed job duties: what you did, how you did them, and any tools or systems you used.
Answer all supplemental questions.
Write and attach a letter of interest explaining why you are interested in this Transit Superintendent‑ Supply Chain opportunity, and how you meet or exceed the qualifications listed in this job announcement. We value honest, authentic responses that are written about your own experiences, in your own words.
Work Schedule The work schedule is normally day shift Monday through Friday, however, due to the 24 hour/7 day a week operation of public transit service, this position may require occasional off‑shift (swing and graveyard) meetings as well as weekend work.
Selection Process Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. The employment history detailed in your application MUST validate and support your responses to the supplemental questions and letter of interest. If your responses cannot be validated within your application, you will not proceed to the next steps of the selection process. The Vehicle Maintenance Team will evaluate letters of interest and application materials to determine the competitiveness and relevancy of each qualified candidate’s work experience, skills, training, and education. The most competitive applicants may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre‑employment processes, such as internal record reviews or reference checks. Applications submitted without the required materials mentioned above may not be considered for this position.
Union Representation The position is represented by PROTEC17's Transit Superintendent bargaining unit.
Classification Code 8712080 - Transit Superintendent
Contact Calvin Chon (he/him) Human Resources Talent Advisor cchon@kingcounty.gov
About the Vehicle Maintenance Division at King County Metro Transit King County Metro serves one of the fastest‑growing transit markets in the nation and is leading the industry as an early adopter of a zero‑emission bus fleet. We are committed to developing a completely zero‑emission fleet powered by renewable energy. Our current bus fleet consists of approximately 1,350 vehicles, including diesel/hybrid buses, electric trolleys, and battery‑electric buses. The Vehicle Maintenance Division is comprised of over 800 dedicated employees who serve the community through skilled trades, labor, administrative, and management roles. This division is responsible for managing all bus and non‑revenue vehicle assets to support operational and service delivery needs.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we’re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention are how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles— we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native Americans and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
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Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
Metro is seeking a dynamic Transit Supply Chain Superintendent to lead a high-performing team responsible for the inventory, procurement, and distribution of parts and materials that keep our fleet of coaches, trolleys, and non‑revenue vehicles running smoothly.
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee Transit Parts Specialists, Technical Information Processing Specialists, and Purchasing Specialists, guiding them to deliver exceptional support to our Vehicle Maintenance Division. You'll advocate safety, drive innovation, and ensure that our supply chain operations meet the evolving needs of our transit system—while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and union‑respectful work environment.
This is more than a logistics role; it's a leadership opportunity to shape the future of transit service delivery in our region. If you're a skilled people manager with deep expertise in supply chain management, inventory forecasting, and labor relations, and you're ready to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
Recruitment Information This is an internal recruitment for King County Metro Transit. It will be used to fill one (1) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Transit Superintendent‑ Supply Chain vacancy at Component Supply Center. This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified Transit Superintendent‑ Supply Chain to fill future SDA vacancies in this classification. If an eligibility list is created, it will remain active for up to 12 months from the posting date and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Required Forms and Application Materials See the supplemental information section of this job posting for complete details.
For more information If you have any questions about this position, its requirements, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion about the opportunity, you are invited to contact Calvin Chon (he/him), Talent Advisor: cchon@kingcounty.gov or 206‑477‑8042.
Equity and Social Justice Principles Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Responsibilities
Oversee Transit Parts Specialists, Technical Information Processing Specialists, and Transit Purchasing Specialists, and other employees, engaged in the storage, inventory and distribution of parts and materiel for maintenance and repair of coach, trolley, and non‑revenue vehicles; hire, lead, help develop, and motivate employees, helping them to recognize the important role they each play in achieving the overall agency goals and empowering them to perform accordingly.
Ensure that employee and the public’s safety continue to be Metro’s highest priority, maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and procedures and continually seeking to enhance safety practices, awareness and training.
Direct and oversee inventory and materials management, warehousing and distribution operations; forecast and level inventory across the system.
Ensure adequate stock levels at all base locations to properly support daily operational needs.
Develop and implement SOP’s, policies, projects, performance metrics, schedules, budget, contract requirements and execution plans for all phases of supply chain management; resolve supply chain management issues; develop contingency plans for vendor delays; research alternative sourcing.
Oversee bid specifications, bid evaluations and awards to vendors.
Oversee and balance materials inventory in all Transit Bases; manage system delivery logistics and inventory system work standardization across the Vehicle Maintenance Division.
Participate in varied federally mandated audits, technical, financial and cost analyses; ensure all audit and federally mandated requirements are met, to assure continued federal funding for procuring inventory.
Partner with unions and other stakeholders to deliver excellent service and build a community‑oriented, diverse, and inclusive environment; mitigate high‑profile service delivery issues.
With a strong level of comfort managing a highly unionized workforce, create harmonious working relationships with multiple collective bargaining units and ensure consistent application of labor policies, labor contract provisions and hiring guidelines; resolve grievances and other labor and performance issues as appropriate.
Demonstrate leadership in the development and management of the work unit budget; ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Develop and direct the use of performance metrics; recommend corrective actions as needed; manage data collection and reporting.
To continuously improve our services, lead the development of new initiatives, efficiencies, and operational methods to meet strategic goals; determine and select technology and equipment; write reports and budget requests; supervise program and procedure development and implementation.
Work with other Superintendents to resolve Division‑wide issues; act as Division experts on projects; represent the Division on work groups, project teams, and Division‑wide hiring processes; participate as a member of the Division management team.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Increasingly responsible experience in supply chain management, including inventory and materials management operations, warehousing, parts distribution, contract administration, and procurement.
Two years of increasingly responsible supervisory or comparable leadership experience in transit operations, public administration, human resources, or other relevant fields, that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the key roles and responsibilities of the position.
Excellent customer service and the ability to forecast, understand, communicate, and respond timely and effectively with customer needs.
Knowledge of operational, financial and cost analyses, financial and cost accounting and generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of automated maintenance management systems with ability to become skilled at extracting data from an automated data system.
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations that govern funding, procurement, contracting and operation of inventory regulations.
Ability to forecast inventory needs and balance across the system using all available sources including alternative.
Skilled people leaders who: Have demonstrated experience building effective teams in diverse work environments while inspiring trust, creating strong morale, instilling vision and purpose, and fostering open dialogue.
Are interested in and inspired to develop and lead direct reports, furthering people’s career goals, providing challenging and stretching tasks and assignments, and effectively developing all levels of staff.
Know how to build relationships and treat all employees and customers equitably, with respect and dignity, as well as solve problems for the good of all.
Have experience working with labor and ability to develop and nurture strong, productive relationships with union leadership, respecting established processes and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
Have high integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Are excellent communicators, in both oral and written communications.
Ability to apply the principles, practices and techniques of labor relations that include interest‑based or collaborative labor negotiations as well as grievance and arbitration processes.
Knowledge of and ability to apply human resources management concepts, supervisory principles, employee performance evaluation, coaching and counseling practices, and federal, state and local laws related to employment, civil rights and affirmative action.
Ability to apply workforce planning, budget administration and project management principles.
Demonstrated skill in conflict and problem resolution and negotiation.
Demonstrated skill in time management, timely decision making, planning and delegating work assignments, and managing multiple work and projects efficiently.
Demonstrated skill and proficiency in using related software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Desirable qualifications include
Obtained through the APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society): CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional, and CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management.
Obtained through the NIGP (National Institute for Public Procurement): CPPB – Certified Public Professional Buyer, and CPPO – Certified Public Procurement Officer.
Additional Requirements
Valid Driver's License (Washington license by date of hire) or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely matter.
To Apply This position is open to King County Metro employees who have successfully completed the probationary period in their current career service role. Please review and follow the application instructions carefully to ensure your submission is complete. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have any questions, please contact Calvin Chon at cchon@kingcounty.gov.
Required application materials:
Submit an updated online application at www.kingcounty.gov. The work history section of your application should include any/all relevant work experience as it relates to this recruitment. Include accurate dates of employment and clearly list the detailed job duties: what you did, how you did them, and any tools or systems you used.
Answer all supplemental questions.
Write and attach a letter of interest explaining why you are interested in this Transit Superintendent‑ Supply Chain opportunity, and how you meet or exceed the qualifications listed in this job announcement. We value honest, authentic responses that are written about your own experiences, in your own words.
Work Schedule The work schedule is normally day shift Monday through Friday, however, due to the 24 hour/7 day a week operation of public transit service, this position may require occasional off‑shift (swing and graveyard) meetings as well as weekend work.
Selection Process Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. The employment history detailed in your application MUST validate and support your responses to the supplemental questions and letter of interest. If your responses cannot be validated within your application, you will not proceed to the next steps of the selection process. The Vehicle Maintenance Team will evaluate letters of interest and application materials to determine the competitiveness and relevancy of each qualified candidate’s work experience, skills, training, and education. The most competitive applicants may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre‑employment processes, such as internal record reviews or reference checks. Applications submitted without the required materials mentioned above may not be considered for this position.
Union Representation The position is represented by PROTEC17's Transit Superintendent bargaining unit.
Classification Code 8712080 - Transit Superintendent
Contact Calvin Chon (he/him) Human Resources Talent Advisor cchon@kingcounty.gov
About the Vehicle Maintenance Division at King County Metro Transit King County Metro serves one of the fastest‑growing transit markets in the nation and is leading the industry as an early adopter of a zero‑emission bus fleet. We are committed to developing a completely zero‑emission fleet powered by renewable energy. Our current bus fleet consists of approximately 1,350 vehicles, including diesel/hybrid buses, electric trolleys, and battery‑electric buses. The Vehicle Maintenance Division is comprised of over 800 dedicated employees who serve the community through skilled trades, labor, administrative, and management roles. This division is responsible for managing all bus and non‑revenue vehicle assets to support operational and service delivery needs.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we’re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention are how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles— we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native Americans and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
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