Sr Engineering Specialist - 90301727 - New York

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position has the overall responsibility of providing technical, logistical, and administrative oversight for New York C&S Maintenance and Construction. This position is responsible for compliance, maintenance, and construction, along with developing and implementing both short- and long-term goals to meet C&S division needs. This position oversees and provides support and guidance for administrative clerks, along with Procurement and Vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors the quality assurance activities and the adherence of the policies of the division and C&S discipline.
• Monitors the activities of the sub department for conformance to the quality assurance policies and standards, through inspections, record auditing, and other techniques.
• Corrects activities which are not in conformance by coordinating with senior staff.
• Effectively manages C&S project reporting and administrative functions for multiple maintenance and construction projects.
• Ensures that all facilities/headquarters are maintained by working in conjunction with local management, agreement employees, vendors.
• Works with C&S leadership to efficiently plan and schedule the use of resources, including equipment, and materials.
• Maintains and updates databases for: costs, overtime, budgets, vehicles and equipment usage, inspection reports, and any other items as assigned.
• Oversees program compliance relative to 1872's, annual training camp, Safety Starts with Me, quarterly employee reviews and special material purchases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Business Management, with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FRA Safety Standards & Regulations, railroad maintenance practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of C&S railroad construction methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of C&S railroad operations and procedures.
• Ability to manage effectively project reporting and administrative control for multiple concurrent maintenance and construction projects.
• Ability to provide effective logistical management to the department to maintain the infrastructure and control operating costs.
• Demonstrated experience in using Amtrak's business, operations, and financial systems.
• Demonstrated experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of management.

MINIMIM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of FRA Safety Standards & Regulations, railroad maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of C&S railroad construction methods, operations, and procedures.
• Ability to manage effectively project reporting and administrative control for multiple concurrent maintenance and construction projects.
• Experience in using Amtrak's business, operations, and financial systems such as Ariba on Demand, Concur, SAP, Maximo, EERS and EPS.
• Experience in communicating orally and in writing within and outside of the organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering or Business Management, with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 9 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Proficient experience in planning and scheduling.
• Proficient knowledge of FRA Safety Standards & Regulations, railroad maintenance practices and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of C&S railroad construction methods, C&S railroad operations and procedures.
• Ability to manage effectively project reporting and administrative control for multiple concurrent maintenance and construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in using Amtrak's business, operations, and financial systems.
• Proficient experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast paced environment with frequent changing priorities and needs.
• This position requires travel between all Amtrak facilities for C&S New York.
• Ability to develop facility needs and expedite using local vendors, Amtrak workforce, and coordinate with Capital group.
• 100% working on site or in the office.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $79,410 - $102,920. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:159795

Posting Location(s):New York

Job Family/Function:Engineering

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.