Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
RAIL COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Supervises personnel engaged in the maintenance of rail communications equipment to help ensure successful and safe train operation for both employees and the public.
Recruitment Timelines Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of August
18, 2025
, andinterviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September
1, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Plans, organizes, and assigns daily preventive and corrective maintenance work in the inspection and repair of electrical and electronic systems, including train radio and data, public address, intercom, telephone, closed-circuit television, fiber optic/cable television, and fire and emergency management systems Investigates, troubleshoots, and diagnoses communication systems and equipment problems Monitors performance of various systems and develops preventive and corrective maintenance programs Develops and administers staff training programs Performs periodic inspection of all communications and signals sites along rail line Enforces safety regulations and instructs assigned staff on the uses of safety devices and procedures Initiates requisitions for parts, material, equipment, and outside labor necessary to perform designated maintenance Supervises subordinate staff Accounts for subordinates and personal compliance with all of Metro's safety rules, polices, and procedures Manages day-to-day elements of the budget Organizes, supervises, and provides guidance to assigned staff; responsible for employee performance evaluations Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education Associate's Degree in Electronics or equivalent training from a recognized trade school Experience
Three years of relevant experience performing technical troubleshooting, installation, repair, maintenance, and acceptance testing of rail electronic/ electrical systems and components Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds Must comply with and ensures assigned staff comply with all related regulatory policies federal, state, and local agencies, such as EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), AQMD (Air Quality Management District), FRA (Federal Railroad Administration), and CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye, and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required Valid California Class C Driver License FCC Commercial General Radio/ Telephone Operator License Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations Required to respond to emergency repair problems on 24-hour, 7 days-a-week basis Travel to work sites along rail lines Work at heights up to 125 feet Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of operation of current communications and digital electronics systems, including microwave and fiber optic cable transmission systems Repair and maintenance procedures for electronic and radio telecommunications systems Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations for operation of radios and closed-circuit television (CCTV) and related Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing requirements Labor contracts Principles of supervision Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Planning, organizing, and monitoring the repair and installation of electronic systems and equipment Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Preparing reports Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Work under stressful or emergency conditions Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Supervise subordinates Work at heights up to 125 feet Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions
Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour-a-day on-call assignments
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required (TB) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Recruitment Timelines Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of August
18, 2025
, andinterviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September
1, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Plans, organizes, and assigns daily preventive and corrective maintenance work in the inspection and repair of electrical and electronic systems, including train radio and data, public address, intercom, telephone, closed-circuit television, fiber optic/cable television, and fire and emergency management systems Investigates, troubleshoots, and diagnoses communication systems and equipment problems Monitors performance of various systems and develops preventive and corrective maintenance programs Develops and administers staff training programs Performs periodic inspection of all communications and signals sites along rail line Enforces safety regulations and instructs assigned staff on the uses of safety devices and procedures Initiates requisitions for parts, material, equipment, and outside labor necessary to perform designated maintenance Supervises subordinate staff Accounts for subordinates and personal compliance with all of Metro's safety rules, polices, and procedures Manages day-to-day elements of the budget Organizes, supervises, and provides guidance to assigned staff; responsible for employee performance evaluations Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education Associate's Degree in Electronics or equivalent training from a recognized trade school Experience
Three years of relevant experience performing technical troubleshooting, installation, repair, maintenance, and acceptance testing of rail electronic/ electrical systems and components Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds Must comply with and ensures assigned staff comply with all related regulatory policies federal, state, and local agencies, such as EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), AQMD (Air Quality Management District), FRA (Federal Railroad Administration), and CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye, and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required Valid California Class C Driver License FCC Commercial General Radio/ Telephone Operator License Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations Required to respond to emergency repair problems on 24-hour, 7 days-a-week basis Travel to work sites along rail lines Work at heights up to 125 feet Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of operation of current communications and digital electronics systems, including microwave and fiber optic cable transmission systems Repair and maintenance procedures for electronic and radio telecommunications systems Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations for operation of radios and closed-circuit television (CCTV) and related Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing requirements Labor contracts Principles of supervision Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Planning, organizing, and monitoring the repair and installation of electronic systems and equipment Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Preparing reports Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Work under stressful or emergency conditions Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Supervise subordinates Work at heights up to 125 feet Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions
Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour-a-day on-call assignments
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required (TB) #J-18808-Ljbffr