Signal Manager

Description The Signal Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing the Maintenance of Signal (MOS) operations to support the high-quality delivery of commuter, freight, and hybrid rail services along NCTD’s San Diego and Escondido Subdivisions. The Maintenance of Signal Manager ensures the railroad signal and communication operations functions to support safe and efficient rail operations comply with the specifications and regulations of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and other regulatory and governing agencies. Distinguishing Characteristics This position is distinguished by its overall responsibility for planning, managing, monitoring, auditing, and reporting on employees and contractors engaged in signal and communications maintenance and repair. This position makes recommendations on the most effective and efficient method in which to maintain and/or repair signal and crossing infrastructure. S/he is responsible for leading MOS management, maintenance, and repair activities, and the supervision of employees and contractors assigned to perform these functions. The incumbent must demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, coordinating, and solving high level problems. This requires interaction among multiple divisions/departments within the District, municipalities, the County of San Diego, external agencies, and consultants. This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and will participate in a random testing pool under those guidelines. Supervision Received and Exercised This position reports to the Director of Maintenance of Way and Signal and works under his/her general direction with occasional guidance for assigned work. This position will supervise the work of contractors, consultants, and subordinate staff. Further, this position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted. Working Conditions Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants’ facilities, and other locations as required. Job duties will require work beyond normal office hours in support of operational commitments for scheduled work and emergency callouts, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Examples of Duties Essential Functions Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans and directs signal and crossing maintenance operations, provides service quality, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and safety management system principles. Monitors and evaluates employees and contractors performing MOS maintenance and construction using periodic inspections of all signal infrastructure in the territory. Investigates and resolves complaints regarding unsafe or hazardous conditions. Administers MOS contractor agreements; organizes and implements signal maintenance program. Plans timely maintenance tasks. Using inspection findings and other related information, develops MOS maintenance and capital improvement programs for the annual operating and capital budgets. Plans and implements the MOS maintenance and capital improvement programs approved in the annual budget. Investigates independently, or as part of a team, reportable collisions, derailments, and other accidents includes highway crossing warning equipment when the accident involves rail and vehicle collision. Manages corrective actions through to completion using Industry Safe database. Develops procurement documents including Scope of Work and Independent Cost Estimates. Manages capital projects in accordance with NCTD’s policies and proce…

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