Metro Subway or Light Rail Controller (DOT Non-Exempt IV)

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for Metro Subway or Light Rail OCC Control Room Controller. This position is responsible for Metro/Light Rail Control Center functions including monitoring system wide train movements, train positions, route alignments as displayed on the Central Supervisory Control System. The controller regulates and/or modify route alignments on the Mainline, Yard storage tracks, and Yard transition areas. They monitor voice communications channel and communicate with Yard personnel to implement the daily schedule of trains on the Mainline. They will assist other Controllers in combined responsibilities.

Controllers will also monitor Power Substations, Supervisory Control and Data Analysis (SCADA), and system Facilities. The Controllers may notify Field Supervision and Managers of operational issues while managing the day-to-day operations of core service. They will perform assorted task such as data entry, telephone communications, and Hyper-Alert notifications to notify MTA management. Controllers work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays and are assigned to work one of three shifts in a 24-hour period.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a transit system and/or transportation operation. *At least one (1) year of the required experience must have involved working in a rail environment.

*Selective Qualification recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skill, or ability). No substitution is allowed for a selective qualification.

Substitution Information:
1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Transportation, Business Administration, Management or a related field may be substituted for the experience at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience, for up to two years of the experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

If you held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. You must answer all supplemental questions to complete the application process.

Special Requirements:
1. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.

2. Employees are required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

3. Employees are required to travel to various locations throughout the MTA service area.

4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49- Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules.

Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

To Apply:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application.Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Note:
Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/.

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

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