* In accordance with the Compensation Manual, all salary offers are based on the candidate's salary, the salary grade and range of the posted position and the salaries of peers, supervisors and/or subordinates of the posted position.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Supervises the inspection, maintenance and reconstruction of railway track systems.
* Maintain condition of SEPTA's right-of-way through management of programmed third party vegetation control and timely response to public complaints.
* Direct coordination of protection for SEPTA and third party work done in SEPTA's track area. Deploy and supervise flagpersons to provide protection.
*Directs the operation and/or repair of tampers, ballast regulators, rail handling equipment and other consstruction related equipment.
* Manages a group of employees with minimum direction; schedules the work to maximize economic, efficient and safe work standards and to promote continuous improvement in safety, reliability and customer satisfaction.
* Responsible for infrastructure systems, equipment and minor refurbishment programs including preventive maintenance, inspection and failure diagnosis/analysis.
* Responsible for controlling labor and material expenditures to comply with budgetary limitations. Also issues and tracks requisitions for material, equipment, etc and assures timely delivery.
* Communicates with BMWE union personnel and other supervisors to coordinate work activities, etc. Participates in grievance procedures as req'd.
* Estimates project costs (labor, material, support). Initiates and maintains accurate records on reqs. and employee work schedules
* Responsible for providing training and tech. assistance for hourly employees.
* Responsible for conducting regular inspections & collecting data on inspections/repairs to track reliability and trend analysis. Requires walking and inspection up to 7 miles per day and lifting up to 100 lbs.
* Assists Engineering in various design changes in an effort to improve infrastructure and customer service issues.
*Works shifts and/or weekends/holidays as req'd. Responds to emergencies/problems which may disrupt normal service. Subject to call outside regular hours.

Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equiv. req'd. Two (2)years advanced technical training in field of specialization required. Three years Track Construction Maintenance & Inspection experience req'd.
*In lieu of two (2) years technical training, four (4) years relevant Track Construction Maintenance & Inspection experience may be considered.
*Must be a qualified in FRA-213 Track Inspection.
*Familiarity with BMWE labor agreement and SEPTA policies & procedures preferred.
* Profiency in personal computer (PC) and/or mainframe req'd.
* Must possess acceptable attendance, performance and safety record as indicated below.
* Valid driver's License req'd. (CDL may be req'd also).
* Polished verbal communication and interpersonal skills req'd.

A review of employees work record will be performed as part of the interview/selection process.

A SUPERVISORY SIGNATURE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION OF A SAM TRANSFER
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:
EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED AT TIME OF SELECTION. Completed SAM application must be received by the Recruitment Department, 1234 Market St., 6th flr. by the closing date. If further information is desired, please call Jan Jaffe ext. 7728
Please include your resume and other documents detailing your qualifications for this position.

Must possess an acceptable attendance, performance, and safety record, as measured through established criteria. SEE BELOW.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

I. ATTENDANCE ALLOWABLE POINTS =10 (each year) within a two year period.

II. ATTENDANCE, PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY RECORD PER YEAR MEASURED BY A TWO-YEAR PERIOD.

ATTENDANCE
Personal Illness.........3
SAH or EAH...............2
# of Latness/Misses......2

INJURED ON DUTY OCCURRENCES
Preventable..............1
Warnings for Patterns....0

III. SAFETY RECORD
Chargeable Accidents.....0
Preventable..............1
Signal Violations........0.

IV. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
Satisfactory(OR BETTER)..Req'd
Suspensions..............0