Maintenance Worker III (TVET) to Employee Development Specialist (Internal Only)

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.

Pay Rate

Compensation shall be in accordance with the Appendix for that classification and the following terms:

Maintenance Worker IIIs (MWIII) continue to step-progression while in the Program.

Upon successful completion of all three segments of the Program, (a) required coursework, (b) 1,000 hours of OJT, and (c) successful completion of each evaluation during OJT, the employee's new classification, pay and job description will be EDS commencing the next pay period after submission of all documentation of completion.

Employee will serve a probationary period of ninety (90) days from date of appointment as an EDS.

Reports To

Program Eligibility

• Be currently employed full time in the classification of Rolling Sock & Shops Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician (TVET) at the time of the posting for the Upgrade Program.
• Have worked no less than 3,120 hours as a Rolling Sock & Shops TVET classification by the date of the posting for the Upgrade Program.
• Be in paid and active status at the date the Upgrade Program is posted. Employees on full-time disability or workers' compensation will not be eligible to participate in the Upgrade Program.
• Have no disciplinary action related to attendance or suspension of any kind in employee's official personnel file for twelve (12) months prior to the posting for the Upgrade Program.

• Must meet the physical requirements for the classification of EDS, including but not limited to being physically able to stand for extended periods of time and lift audio visual equipment and training materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, off-hour shifts and occasional emergency overtime.
• Any disciplinary action that leads to suspension will disqualify a candidate from continuing in the Upgrade Program.
• Employees who are disqualified for failure to complete the required coursework or failure to meet the OJT requirements will be permitted to apply for the Upgrade Program twenty-four (24) months following the disqualification. By mutual agreement of the District and SEIU, this waiting period may be shortened.
• After a 2nd disqualification from the Upgrade Program, the employee will only be considered for the Upgrade Program if there are no eligible candidates.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance. Unacceptable attendance is defined as: 1) more than six (6) occurrences within a six (6) month rolling time period; and 2) any unauthorized absence (No call, No show), in which the employee declares time off for which there is no associated accrual of sick leave; and 3) reporting to work late for more than six (6) minutes without calling prior to shift to request accrued leave. If an employee is disqualified from the Upgrade Program as a result of attendance, the employee may appeal to the Committee. The Committee will determine if circumstances warrant reconsideration of the disqualification from the Upgrade Program.
• While in the Upgrade Program, the employee will be classified as a Rolling Sock & Shops TVET. If the Employee leaves the Upgrade Program, he/she will no longer receive the compensation as described. Once appointed as an EDS, if the employee does not pass the promotional probationary period, the employee will revert to Rolling Sock & Shops TVET.

1. Researches, analyzes and identifies specific training needs to support District activities and further District goals; conducts research, prepares plans and programs to meet these needs or to solve specific operational problems.
   
   
2. Selects appropriate methodology, develops lesson plans, instructional materials and student handouts; schedules and coordinates training programs and activities.
   
   
3. Prepares the classroom environment; provides classroom and performance-based field training using a variety of instructional techniques.
   
   
4. Develops and administers oral, written and practical tests to assess the effectiveness of training.
   
   
5. Conducts and documents specific District skills certification programs; assists in the development of various pre?employment tests in the area of specialty; acts as subject matter expert in area of specialty.
   
   
6. Researches and identifies external training and sources and materials and evaluates their applicability to District needs.
   
7. Prepares scope of services for outside training assistance, recommends the selection of consultants or vendors, and monitors and evaluates performance.
   
   
8. Works with District staff to solve a variety of technical problems in the operations and maintenance areas.
   
   
9. Writes technical materials and creates drawings or schematics to support text.
   
   
10. Works closely with media and documentation staff to produce audio?visual materials.
    
    
11. Communicates regularly with trainees, other instructors and affected department personnel to achieve training goals.
    
    
12. Assists non?trainers in preparing presentations in specific program areas; administers educational assistance and other training?related programs.
    
    
13. May act as subject matter expert in area taught; maintains technical knowledge in areas taught.
    
    
14. Assists in developing and monitoring specific training program budgets.
    
    
15. Maintains records and prepares reports of work performed.

• Principles and practices of employee development and training.
• Methods of identifying training needs in an industrial setting.
• Training modalities, techniques and materials, particularly as used in a classroom or field setting.
• Design and preparation of audio?visual materials.
• Vendors, consultants and potential sources of training courses or materials.
• Procedures, policies and techniques relating to the specific subject matter to be taught (will vary with the specific training assignment).

• Identifying and assessing training needs.
• Researching and developing programs and materials to meet identified needs.
• Analyzing varied technical problems related to operations and maintenance activities and recommending solutions.
• Writing a variety of technical, instructional and other written materials, including reports of work performed.
• Developing varied audio?visual materials and technical drawings to support instructional activities.
• Conducting training sessions, both in the classroom and at the work site.
• Assessing and evaluating the results of instructional programs.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of training activities.
• Evaluating applicability of outside training consultants and vendors and recommending and monitoring such programs.
• Monitoring and evaluating performance standards.
• Working on multiple tasks, exercising flexibility as needed, and acting independently with sound judgment.
• Identifying problems and developing solutions both independently and in cooperation with others.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

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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.