Rail Administrative Services Superintendent bei King County, WA

About the Department

Job Summary
King County Metro Transit's Department has an exciting opportunity for a Rail Administrative Services Superintendent role within Rail Division's, Business and Administration section. Reporting to the Business and Administration Section Manager, this leadership role involves collaborating with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service while advancing the following key strategic priorities within the division:

•  Developing a culture of care
•  Providing operational excellence
•  Delivering on time expansions
•  Maintaining healthy and resilient partnerships with Sound Transit, who are our Rail Service Delivery partners

The Rail Administrative Services Superintendent will have three direct reports and lead a high-performing team responsible for managing various financial and administrative functions to support Metro Transit's Rail Division.

This leadership position requires effective communication with diverse stakeholders, proactive problem-solving, breaking down barriers, change management oversight, continuous improvement implementation, and fostering employee engagement to create a culture of care within the Division. The ideal candidate will excel in navigating ambiguous work environments, possess strong leadership experience, and manage multiple competing priorities to deliver substantial results in a fast-paced setting. Additionally, the candidate should have a solid background in equity and social justice, with experience in enhancing opportunities and support for historically marginalized employee groups.
 
Metro Transit's Link Light Rail Expansion

Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail service, which currently spans a 33-mile route from Angle Lake to Lynwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond Technology to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, the Light Rail is projected to expand to nearly 60route miles, adding 7new stations. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.

Who May Apply
We are hiring for one (1) Career Service vacancy and are accepting applications from internal King County Employees and the general public.

Application Process

Please complete the following:

1. An online King County application, updated with all relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties and reasons for leaving explained clearly

2. Attach your resume

3. Attach a cover letter that addresses why you are interested in this position and how you meet and/or exceed the qualifications listed below.

4. Answer the supplemental questions in their entirety

Applications that are not complete, or do not include the required materials, may be rejected as incomplete, and not advanced in the process.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.  

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact: Marwa Alansi, HR Talent Advisor, [email protected]

Position Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of this work. As The Rail Administrative Services Superintendent, you will also:

1) Be an active and present member of Rail’s Management Team, providing counsel to Division leaders on administrative and financial services.

• Continuously improve tools for leaders to use to manage budgets and perform administrative tasks.

2) Lead a team to manage budget, finance, contracts, and administrative support for the Division by:

•  Overseeing daily operations and supervising staff. Act as a key strategic and technical adviser to the Business and Administration Manager and other management staff, providing solutions for administrative, budget, and fiscal management.
• Directing the development and implementation of strategic goals, vision, workforce management, performance measures, and policies.
• Supporting the development of a skilled and effective administrative and finance and budget team by hiring, managing performance, mentoring staff, and providing expertise in financial and administrative best practices.

3) Deliver high-quality administrative services to the division by:

• Establishing performance standards, initiating corrective actions as needed, and reviewing operational and administrative policies to recommend improvements to the Rail Division's leadership team.
• Developing and clarifying financial, administrative, and business policies and procedures in collaboration with King County Metro Finance & Administration, Employee Services, and Sound Transit personnel.
• Representing the section in various internal and external groups, project teams, committees, and task forces to address topics affecting section systems and service delivery.

4) Determine effectiveness and drive continuous improvement by:

• Collaborating with subject matter experts in developing and managing key performance indicators for budget, finance, and administrative functions using tools such as Power BI and Excel, and presenting data to non-technical staff to measure performance and identify resource gaps. 
• Supporting business teams in implementing significant financial and administrative process improvements through process improvement methodologies.
• Analyzing operational trends to optimize work assignments, staffing, absenteeism, and leave usage, forecasting future staffing needs, and managing section budgets, expenditures, and vendor contracts.

5) Further partnerships and relationships by:

• Building collaborative relationships with Sound Transit partners, King County divisions, and collective bargaining units(Unions). Ensuring consistent application of labor policies and contract provisions, and IGA (Inter Governmental Agreement); investigating grievances; supporting legal or contractual conflict resolution; and providing guidance on complex or sensitive issues to staff.

6) Act on behalf of higher-level managers as needed and perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field, or any combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• Three (3) or more years of experience in developing, managing, and overseeing Budget and Finance functions for a workgroup, section and/or division
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience leading staff and managing performance, including:
  • Supervising teams of individuals with multidisciplinary expertise.
  • Developing and leading direct reports, supporting career growth, assigning challenging tasks, and effectively managing staff at all levels.
  • Commitment to empowering, mentoring, and training staff, with a focus on process improvement and employee engagement.
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees. Passion for fostering a positive, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well-being in a diverse workplace.
• Skill in communication and internal employee engagement, including:
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with diverse individuals and populations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, including:
  • Building respectful, equitable relationships with employees and customers and solving problems for collective benefit.
  • Demonstrating resilience, problem-solving skills, and the capacity to handle challenging situations with composure and effectiveness.

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience serving as a financial and budget subject matter expert providing support, coaching, and guidance to a finance team and Rail Division management.
• Understanding of the relationship between King County and Sound Transit, including working conditions, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to adapt King County's policies and procedures to the Rail Division's specific operating environment.
• Experience working in unionized settings, with a strong respect for established processes and a focus on fostering mutual respect.

Other Qualifications

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Applications that are not complete may be rejected and not advanced in the process. Candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. A formal offer will be finalized after candidates have cleared our pre-employment process which may include, internal record reviews or reference checks. 

Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC17: C5, Transit Superintendents

Class Code
8712050

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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