Manager of the Maintenance and Engineering Command Center (MECC)

Job Description:

Manager of the Maintenance and Engineering Command Center (MECC)

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate

AFSCME Pay Grade A19
Annual Salary Range: $143,062.40 (minimum) - $173,888.00 (maximum)

This job classification has moved to a salary step structure as of January 1, 2025. Individuals hired into the classification will typically be appointed at step 1 of the salary range. They will advance to step 2 after working in the position for six (6) months, to step 3 one year from the hire date, and to steps 4 and 5 at one-year intervals thereafter. Each salary step progression will provide a 5% increase to the employee’s base salary until step 5 is reached.

*The negotiable salary offer will be $143,062.40 (Step 1),commensurate with experience and education

Reports To

Senior Manager of MECC or designee

Current Assignment

This posting is to fill two (2) positions.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced leader to serve as a Manager of the Maintenance and Engineering Command Center (MECC). We are seeking a dynamic manager who can lead frontline staff, oversee day-to-day operations, and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities that keep our transit system running smoothly.

The MECC Manager will be responsible for the daily management and supervision of the Maintenance and Engineering Command Center team. The successful candidate will oversee MECC Coordinator staff scheduling, training, and performance, while ensuring operational coverage 24/7 to support safe and reliable system maintenance. The Manager will conduct incident reviews, safety audits, and work closely with the Senior MECC Manager to implement improvements and maintain compliance with all procedures and policies. This role will play a key part in driving operational excellence by using data analytics and key performance indicators to guide service delivery enhancements, develop staff, and maintain coordination across multiple departments.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Direct oversight of unionized staff managing within the confines of applicable CBA; BART OR&P and Labor practices; State and Local regulations
• Performance management including performance improvement plans, employee mentoring, training, auditing, monitoring, conflict resolution, and discipline
• Development and administration of departmental training curriculum, schedules, policies, procedures, and performance metrics - 24/7 control or command center environment preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of all BART maintenance disciplines, their associated assets, and the means, methods, materials, and tools used for repair and restoration
• Expert application of Roadway Worker Protection rules, work area protections, guidelines controlling the movement of revenue and non-revenue on-rail vehicles
• BART non-revenue (Blanket) maintenance operations, work order issuance, system layout knowledge including stations, interlockings, maintenance-of-ways, and access locations
• Computer application selection, development, training, and deployment to support the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a maintenance command center

Selection Process

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations)

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Examples of Duties

Directly supervises MECC Coordinators, including daily assignments, time approval, employee development, mentoring, training, and performance evaluation.

Develops and maintains union bid schedule; monitors resources to ensure minimum required staffing is maintained 24/7; approves leave requests; adjusts assignments to fill vacancies.

Operates District vehicles to perform job site inspections and compliance checks.

Performs MECC and/or blanket area coordination duties, as necessary.

Maintains Roadway Worker Protection (RWP), Blanket Area Coordinator (BAC) and other MECC training certifications, as required.

Assists the Senior Manager of MECC in developing and improving MECC Standard Operating Procedures; publishes, trains, and tracks compliance to latest revisions of policies and procedures.

Produces data for, reports on, and monitors MECC business metrics and key performance indicators; provides data driven suggestions for service improvement to meet goals.

Participates as departmental representative in meetings and presentations.

Purchases and/or procures MECC equipment and supplies; maintains inventory levels.

Prepares and distributes departmental correspondence, operational updates, procedures, forms, and lessons learned; confirms receipt of, comprehension, and application of information amongst subordinate staff.

Maintains MECC SharePoint site and other related internal web pages; distributes information from internal webpages to internal and external stakeholders.

Directly supervises blanket operations, including blanket access additions, activity and progress monitoring, primary accident/incident decision-making, and resolving sensitive and uncommon issues; serves as liaison with Managers of Central Control and supporting departments to ensure timely/safe system startup.
Ensures compliance with the MECC documentation control plan; reviews, organizes, and archives all MECC logs, reports, procedures, and personnel files; maintains security of sensitive information; performs documentation audits.

Develops training curriculum; provides and/or coordinates staff training; monitors training compliance.

Performs safety compliance audits and MECC Coordinator skill checks.

Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Senior Manager of MECC.



Minimum Qualifications

EITHER

Experience :

A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Maintenance and Engineering Command Center (MECC) Coordinator with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District.

OR

Education :

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, transportation management, engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable experience in the maintenance and repair of wayside equipment and infrastructure, or related experience, which must have included responsibility for ensuring the safety of wayside construction and/or maintenance worksites and at least one (1) year of administrative and/or supervisory experience.

Substitution :

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements :

Must be willing to work off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays, and be subject to overtime.

Must obtain and maintain all required levels of District training certifications.

Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Operations and services of right-of-way construction, maintenance, and emergency response program.
• Principles and practices of routine and corrective right-of-way equipment maintenance.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance of right-of-way equipment.
• Procedures for the placement and removal of prohibits, safe clearances, and blanket work area protections.
• Operations and requirements of an asset management and maintenance reporting system.
• Operational characteristics of various radio and voice communication devices.
• Operations, rules, and procedures pertaining to roadway worker protection and safety.
• Rules and regulations for revenue and non-revenue vehicle routing and movement control procedures.
• Computer-based applications including timekeeping programs, spreadsheet applications, and word processing applications.
• Ventilation theory and control in subway areas.
• Principles of basic report preparation and documentation control.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Related Federal, State, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
  
  

Skill in :

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive systems maintenance command center.
• Selecting, scheduling, supervising, training, motivating, and evaluating staff.
• Assessing various maintenance problems and emergencies, analyzing the scope of response required, and dispatching staff accordingly.
• Coordinating routine wayside maintenance and unscheduled wayside repair.
• Continuously monitoring wayside operations through voice communications and visual displays.
• Scheduling, coordinating, and prioritizing wayside construction and maintenance activities.
• Ensuring the adherence to established maintenance and emergency response rules and regulations.
• Implementing standard operating procedures which promote system safety and reflect industry best practices.
• Reading and interpreting track access schedules and determining points of access.
• Reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings, diagrams, plans, and maps.
• Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Maintaining various logs on maintenance operations and preparing clear and concise reports.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Maintaining accurate records regarding work performed and producing documents and reports by utilizing computer-based applications including timekeeping programs, spreadsheet applications, and word processing applications.
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
  • 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
• Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)
• Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 4 floating holidays
• Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Survivor Benefits through BART
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$143,062.40 - $173,888.00 Annually