Member Certification Manager jobs in Utica, NY

General Hybrid Work Statement:

This opportunity is a hybrid opportunity allowing for flexibility between virtual and in-person work subject to the Authority’s telework policy.

Marketing Statement:

At Metro, we invest in staff to expand career pathways and develop the next generation of Metro leaders and technical skills experts. We aim to attract, develop, and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution. We also have a longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Technical Training and Development Team is looking to hire a Certification Officer. This new position will be part of a new team that is transitioning the Operations Certification function from Rail to stand-up a new, and separated, centralized function for certification.

This position sits within Safety and Certification, which is one of five verticals under Technical Training and Development. This vertical ensures oversight and management of timely required operational certification, provides foundational rules-based training such as Roadway Worker Protection, and provides safety training.

The Certification Officer certifies/recertifies personnel in railcar operations, station operations, interlocking, utility, terminal operations, rail car maintenance road mechanics, rail supervisors, and/or additional operations areas as guided by the Manager, Operations Certification. The Certification Officer is responsible for following standard operating rules, procedures, and performance standards to test and evaluate new and continuing operations personnel.

The Certification Officer collaborates with all Planning & Performance, Operations, Infrastructure, and Safety & Readiness management and personnel to effectively and efficiently implement the Operations Certification Program to meet strategic, operational, and safety requirements.

If you are passionate, inspiring and authentic, and looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and stimulating environment, come join us.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Licensure

MEDICAL GROUP

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY

The Certification Officer certifies/recertifies personnel in railcar operations, rail traffic control operations, station operations, interlocking, terminal operations, and/or additional operations areas as guided by the Manager, Operations Certification. The Certification Officer is responsible for following standard operating rules, procedures, and performance standards to test and evaluate new and continuing operations personnel.
The Certification Officer collaborates with all Planning & Performance, Operations, Infrastructure, and Safety & Readiness management and personnel to effectively and efficiently implement the Operations Certification Program to meet strategic, operational, and safety requirements.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

CLOSING

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.