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12-14-07

Position: Metrolink Government & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Description: For more information about this opportunity, please view the PDF.

05-22-07

Position: Assistant Director, Capital Project Management
Description:
As a key member of a small team of SCRRA staff, this position will define, develop & create SCRRA’s new capital program. The selected candidate will lead a team of staff, consultants, and contractors in the successful delivery of this Program. This position is also responsible for directing the SCRRA project control group. The purpose of the project control function is to ensure that all capital projects and programs meet or exceed best business practices and requirements with regard to local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

SCRRA’s new capital program consists of numerous projects that are managed on an individual basis and groups of projects that are managed as a program for a specific corridor (k. e., Orange County rail corridor); or, specialized functional projects such as fiber optics or positive train control. The projected estimate of new capital projects and program work in the next 5 years exceeds $250 million. This position is located in SCRRA’s downtown office at 700 S. Flower St., 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

For more information about this opportunity, please view the PDF.

05-22-07

Position: Manager, Project Control
Description:
As a key member of a small team of SCRRA staff, this position develops and monitors capital program budgets, costs and schedules for SCRRA’s new capital projects and program. This position is in place to ensure that all capital projects and programs meet or exceed best business practices and requirements with regard to local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

SCRRA’s new capital program consists of numerous projects that are managed on an individual basis and groups of projects that are managed as a program for a specific corridor (k. e., Orange County rail corridor); or, specialized functional projects such as fiber optics or positive train control. The projected estimate of new capital projects and program work in the next 5 years exceeds $250 million. This position is located in SCRRA’s downtown office at 700 S. Flower St., 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

For more information about this opportunity, please view the PDF.

05-21-07

Position: Assistant Engineer
Description:
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), operator of the METROLINK Commuter Rail System is seeking a qualified candidate to assist the Public Projects Engineer and/or the Right of Way Engineer with a variety of office and field tasks related to the design of transportation facilities as well as the review and approval of various railroad and related civil projects. This position will be headquartered in an office environment but will require frequent field inspections and occasional night and weekend duties. This position will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to apprentice with the SCRRA Engineering team.

For more information about this opportunity, please view the PDF.

05-07-07

Job open on the BNSF website until May 11, 2007.
http://www.bnsf.com/careers/jobs.html, search for CA and you will see Manager Public Projects in San Bernadino, CA
Salary Range $65k to 100k

Title & Position: Manager Public Projects
Department and Location: Engineering Services/Public Projects – San Bernardino, CA
Reports to: Assistant Director Public Projects, San Bernardino, CA
Salary Band: 30

Posting Closing Date: Midnight on May 11, 2007

Duties and Responsibilities:
Represent BNSF in the State of Arizona and the Southern half of California in the following areas:
Negotiation of highway-rail grade crossing and grade separation projects. Attend public
meetings, hearings and engineering conferences regarding public projects affecting the
company’s property, operations and facilities. Assist in developing and managing public
project’ safety processes. Draft and process Closure Agreements and Construction and
Maintenance Agreements for execution by Vice President Engineering. Coordinate
outside agency funded projects with signal and maintenance teams. Assist in facilitating
the acquisition of property easements between local agencies and the Property
Management Department. Assist in reviewing and developing industry standards as it
relates to grade crossing safety. Assist in developing processes that will ensure
Compliance with BNSF and agency standards and budgets. Maintain open
communication with relevant outside agencies as to project schedules and issues. Assist
in the development and growth of a diverse public projects team. Participate in BNSF’s industry
leading grade crossing closure program through negotiations with public agencies. Assist in
developing processes necessary to reduce installation time of agency funded projects.
Provide legal depositions and testimony supporting BNSF’s position in law suits and
court cases involving grade crossing incidents.
Maintain the Public Projects Project Database and the Crossing Closure Database for this position.

Qualifications:
Four-year degree in engineering or business related field with a minimum of 5 years’ management and engineering or public projects related experience is desirable.
Skillfully influence and build the cooperation and support of audiences at all levels of the organization, largely through the effective communication of well thought out ideas, sound judgement and give and take work relationships.
Promotes teamwork within and across teams by fostering collaborative problem solving and leveraging different points of view of the best possible solution.
Show understanding of the strategic objectives and priorities of the business by thinking beyond day to day activities to consider long term and broad scale issues, problems and opportunities.
Embrace and outwardly support changes in the organization, while promoting acceptance of change in others in ways that excite and energize them.
Is committed to creating an environment of learning and growth for all employees by coaching for improved performance, challenging employees to reach for the next level of proficiency and driving opportunities for training and development.
Steps forward to do the right thing even if unpopular, while maintaining a credible, positive image.
Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to manage a large number of projects concurrently.
Must be willing to travel 50% to 70% of the time.

Other information:
The duties, responsibilities and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute and exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position.

10-13-06

Utilities Engineer <back to top>

Salary Range:

Range A $3838 - $4442
Range B $4394 - $5337
Range C $5035 - $6116
Range D $5633 - $6844

Final Filing Date: UNTIL FILLED

Location:
Consumer Protection and Safety Division
Rail Transit and Crossings Branch
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102

Or

320 West 4th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit a standard State application (STD- 678) and a current resume to Mary Bové Holton, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102. If you have any questions regarding these positions you may contact Vahak Petrossian at (213) 576-7077; CALNET 8-649-7077.

Description, Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general direction, Utilities Engineers in the Rail Transit and Crossings Branch (RTCB) spend about half their time in the field inspecting and evaluating highway-rail crossings and rail transit systems for compliance with Commission General Orders and the Public Utilities Code. Engineers conduct their safety oversight in the Rail Transit Safety Section or the Rail Crossings Engineering Section of the Branch by performing diagnostic reviews of crossings, auditing safety practices of transit agencies, investigating complaints, and investigating accidents. RTCB engineers perform technical engineering work in developing safety recommendations and regulations involving the design, construction, operation and maintenance of highway-rail crossings and rail transit systems. Time in the office is spent preparing formal decisions and resolutions, writing investigation reports, evaluating complex plans and documents of rail systems, researching rail safety and new technology, analyzing rail accident data, and occasionally, preparing for and testifying in formal proceedings before the Commission involving the safety of highway-rail crossings and rail transit systems.

Required Experience/Qualifications:
Candidates selected for the position should have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in the following areas:

Ability to conduct technical analysis of complex engineering systems to determine compliance with regulations and evaluate safety.
Ability to interpret and apply Commission General Orders and the Public Utilities Code pertaining to complex engineering systems safety and design.
Ability to interpret and apply State and Federal rules and national safety standards.
Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports on complex safety issues.
Ability to communicate verbally and articulate opinions on complex safety issues clearly and effectively.
Ability to work alone or in a group situation, with other professional individuals both inside and outside the organization.
Ability to reason clearly and exercise a high degree of independence in routine daily activities.
Ability to travel overnight, occasionally for several days at a time.
Experience with the Microsoft Office software environment.
Knowledge of rail transit safety or highway-rail crossing safety issues is not required, but is desirable.

Who May Apply:
Applicants eligible for lateral transfer, list appointment or reinstatement may apply. Those applicants currently on an SROA list or employed by a surplus department in a specific classification designated as surplus will be given primary consideration. The CPUC will consider all applications and interview the most qualified candidates.

10-13-06

Associate Railroad Equipment Inspector, PUC <back to top>

Salary Range:
$4635-5632/Month

Final Filing Date:
Applications accepted continuously. If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box on question 2 of the "Examination and/or Employment Application." We will contact you to make specific arrangements that are convenient for you. Please do not submit your application to the State Personnel Board.

How to Apply:
You may download an application from the link at the bottom of this page or we will mail you one if you call 415-703-2364. Please file in person or by mail to:

California Public Utilities Commission
Human Resources Division - Exam Unit
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298

Description:
THE POSITION – The Associate Railroad Equipment Inspector under administrative direction conducts the most complex investigative and surveillance activities with regard to the Safety Inspection required by the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards. Incumbent makes comprehensive inspections of railroad freight car equipment and investigates adequacy of freight car maintenance methods; makes recommendations of proper corrective action to be taken in order to bring freight cars into compliance with the Federal Freight Car Safety Standards; examines common carrier railroad equipment maintenance records and makes inspections of freight cars to determine compliance with Federal Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards; conducts investigations of railroad accidents; assists in the preparation of reports and exhibits; and does other job-related work as required.

Although the California Public Utilities Commission does not specifically test for physical ability in this exam, candidates must be aware that the position requires the ability to walk long distances, to withstand extreme temperatures for extended periods of time, and to climb onto or otherwise access potentially dangerous equipment during inspections.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
This examination will consist of an interview (weighted 55% of total score) and a written exercise (weighted 45% of total score). The written exercise may be on a computer. If you use a special keyboard or mouse, please notify the exam unit at 415/703-2364 and be prepared to bring them with you for your scheduled examination. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the examination process. Candidates who do not appear for any part of their scheduled examination will be withdrawn from the examination process.

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A departmental eligible list will be established for the Commission. We are converting this examination to continuous filing. Names of successful candidates will be merged onto the list in order of final scores, regardless of date. A candidate may only test once in a 12 month testing period. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established; candidates may then retest to reestablish eligibility.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION
NOTE: All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements for this examination by the cut off date established by the testing office. Qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" I, "or" II, "or" III, etc. For example, candidates who possess qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time in Pattern I, and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time in Pattern II, may be admitted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Assistant Railroad Equipment Inspector, Public Utilities Commission.

Or II
Three years of experience as a State or Federal Railroad Inspector engaged primarily in the inspection of freight car equipment.

Or III
Six years of progressively responsible experience in railroad freight car inspection performing the duties of mechanical foreman or master mechanic.
(A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical specialization may be substituted for three of the six years of the required experience under Pattern III above.)

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL INTERVIEW – WEIGHTED 55%
The interview may include the following:

Knowledge of:

Freight car inspection, freight car maintenance methods, freight car equipment and general railroad safety.
Proper corrective action to be taken in order to bring freight cars into compliance with the Federal Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards.

Ability to:

Determine unsafe mechanical and structural problems in freight cars, rolling stock, and other railroad equipment.
Understand railroad maintenance standards and detect deviations therefrom.
Examine records and make inspections of freight cars to determine compliance with Federal Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards.
Conduct investigations of railroad accidents and write clear and concise reports.
Compile and analyze data. 6. Communicate effectively.

WRITTEN EXERCISE – WEIGHTED 45%

Knowledge of:

Freight car inspection, freight car maintenance methods, freight car equipment and general railroad safety.
Proper corrective action to be taken in order to bring freight cars into compliance with the Federal Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards.

Ability to:

Clearly and concisely write about a job related experience.
Analyze data, perform research work to locate and identify problems, and to propose solutions to address those problems.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and other personnel.
Use appropriate and available resources to solve a problem or complete complete an investigation.
Manage time and resources to ensure that goals are achieved on schedule.

General Information:

For an examination without a written feature it is the candidate's responsibility to contact the California Public Utilities Commission three weeks after the final filing date if he/she has not received a progress notice.

Applications are available at the State Personnel Board office, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and in the Human Resources Office of the California Public Utilities Commission.

If you meet the requirements stated on the reverse, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirement does not assure a place on the eligible list. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The California Public Utilities Commission reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Examination Locations:
When a written test is part of the examination, it will be given in such places in California as the number of candidates and conditions warrant. Ordinarily, oral interviews are scheduled in San Francisco. However, locations of interviews may be extended as conditions warrant.

General Qualifications:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others; and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Interview Scope:
If an interview is conducted, in addition to the scope described on this bulletin, the panel may consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits, and fitness. In appraising experience, more weight will be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. Evaluation of a candidate's personal development will include consideration of his/her own training needs; his/her plans for self-development; and the progress he/she has made in his/her efforts toward self-development.

Veterans Preference:
Veteran's preference credits will be added to the final score of all competitors who are successful in the examination and who qualify for and have requested these points. Due to changes in the law, which were effective January 1, 1996, VETERANS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE VETERANS' CREDITS. Directions for applying for veterans preference are on the Veteran Preference Application Form which is available from the State Personnel Board office, written test proctors, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O.Box 1559, Sacramento, CA 95807.

High School Equivalence:
Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways:

Passing the General Education Development (GED) Test
Completion of 12 semester units of college-level work
Certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the candidate is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school
For clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

TDD is Telecommunications Device for the Deaf and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TDD device.
California Relay (Telephone) Service for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired:
From TDD Phones: 1-800-735-2929
From Voice Phones: 1-800-735-2922

10-13-06

Associate Railroad Track Inspector, PUC <back to top>

Salary Range:
$4635-5632/ Month

Final Filing Date:
The testing office accepts applications continuously and will notify and test applicants as needed. Do not submit your application to the State Personnel Board.

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box on question 2 of the "Examination and/or Employment Application." We will contact you to make specific arrangements that are convenient for you.

How to Apply:
You may download an application from the link at the bottom of this page or we will mail you one if you call 415-703-2364. Please file in person or by mail to:

California Public Utilities Commission
Human Resources Division - Exam Unit
505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102-3298

Description:
THE POSITION – The Associate Railroad Track Inspector under administrative direction conducts complex investigative and surveillance activities with respect to enforcement of the Federal Railroad Administration's Track Safety Standards. Incumbents make comprehensive track structure inspections and investigates adequacy of track maintenance methods and general railroad safety; makes recommendations of proper corrective action to be taken in order to bring railroad tracks into compliance with the Federal Track Safety Standards; audits Common Carrier railroad track maintenance records to determine adequacy of the track for the prescribed speeds in accordance with the Federal Track Safety Standards; interprets and confirms results of surveys carried out by track geometry cars and conducts investigations of railroad accidents; assists in the preparation of reports and exhibits, and does other job-related work as required.

Although the California Public Utilities Commission does not specifically test for physical ability in this exam, candidates must be aware that the position requires the ability to walk long distances, to withstand extreme temperatures for extended periods of time, and to climb onto or otherwise access potentially dangerous equipment during inspections.

EXAMINATION:
This examination will consist of an interview (weighted 55% of total score) and a written exercise (weighted 45% of total score). The written exercise may be on a computer. If you use a special keyboard or mouse, please notify the exam unit at 415/703-2364 and be prepared to bring them with you for your scheduled examination. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the examination process. Candidates who do not appear for any part of their scheduled examination will be withdrawn from the examination process.

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A departmental eligible list will be established for the Commission. We are converting this examination to continuous filing. Names of successful candidates will be merged onto the dated list in order of final scores, regardless of date. A candidate may only test once in a 12 month testing period. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established; candidates may then retest to reestablish eligibility.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION
NOTE: All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements for this examination by the cut off date established by the testing office.

Qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" I, "or" II, "or" III, etc. For example, candidates who possess qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time in Pattern I, and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time in Pattern II, may be admitted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Assistant Railroad Track Inspector, Public Utilities Commission.

Or II
Three years of experience as a State or Federal Railroad Inspector engaged primarily in the inspection of track.

Or III
Six years of progressively responsible experience in railroad track construction and maintenance at a level of responsibility equivalent to an assistant roadmaster, roadmaster, assistant division engineer, or track supervisor.

(A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical specialization may be substituted for three of the six years of the required experience under Pattern III above.)

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL INTERVIEW – WEIGHTED 55%
The interview may include the following:

Knowledge of:

Track inspection, track maintenance methods, track equipment and general railroad safety.
Proper corrective action to be taken in order to bring track into compliance with the Federal Track Safety Standards.

Ability to:

Determine the safety of track structure and the adequacy of maintenance procedures.
Understand railroad maintenance standards and detect deviations therefrom.
Determine adequacy for prescribed speeds in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Track Safety Standards.
Conduct investigations of railroad accidents.
Write clear and concise reports.
Compile and analyze data.
Communicate effectively.

WRITTEN EXERCISE – WEIGHTED 45%

Knowledge of:

Track inspection, track maintenance methods, track equipment and general railroad safety.
Proper corrective action to be taken in order to bring track into compliance with the Federal Track Safety Standards.

Ability to:

Clearly and concisely write about a job related experience.
Analyze data, perform research work to locate and identify problems, and to propose solutions to address those problems.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and other personnel
Use available resources to solve a problem or complete an investigation.
Manage time and resources to ensure that goals are achieved on schedule.

Veterans' preference points will be added to the final score of all competitors who are successful in this examination and who qualify for and have applied for these points. Due to changes in the law, which were effective January 1, 1996, Veterans who achieve permanent civil service status are not eligible to receive veteran's points.