Assistant Chief Maintenance Officer

Assistant Chief Maintenance Officer

Salary

$196,987.00 - $298,436.00 Annually

Location

BART Headquarters - 5th Fl

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600290

Executive Office

Operations

Cost Center

ROW Capital Maintenance

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

11/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Pay Rate

Non-Represented Salary Band N12

Annual Salary Range: $196,987.00 (minimum) - $298,436.00 (maximum)

Note: The starting negotiable salary offer will be between $196,987.00/annually - $242,829.00/annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To

Chief Maintenance Officer or designee.

Days Off

Variable

Who May Apply

All current BART employees and Future BART employees.

Current Assignment

This position will be required to work the graveyard shift: 2200 - 0700.

This announcement will be used to create an eligibility list to backfill future vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The Assistant Chief Maintenance Officer, Maintenance & Construction, will be responsible for assisting with the safety, training, administration, direction and overall management of the Right of Way Maintenance area of the Maintenance & Engineering Department. Responsibilities include leadership expansion, developing and executing the maintenance control, regulatory compliance, planning and executing of Capital Maintenance projects, quality assurance and warranty administration of District assets.

The selected incumbent will be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, all maintenance operations activities related to the successful deployment and life cycle management of assigned activities within the Maintenance & Engineering Department. This role oversees the utilization of best practices across departmental functions, including non-revenue vehicle maintenance, project management, customer safety, infrastructure reliability and asset management. The incumbent will ensure that right-of-way assets are maintained and managed effectively to support safe, reliable, and efficient revenue service throughout the District.

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

• Demonstrated leadership with a strong focus on safety goals, compliance, and performance metrics
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with crews, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work extended hours and adapt to varied shift schedules as operational needs require.
• Availability to respond to operational needs on a 24/7 basis.
• Availability to work graveyard and overnight shifts in support of continuous railroad operations.

Application & Selection Process

All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered.

Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or employment@bart.gov.

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.

All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Examples of Duties

• Assumes full management responsibility for managing activities and operations, through subordinate managers, all maintenance and engineering activities related to the successful deployment and life cycle management of assigned activities and infrastructure assets.

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned engineering and maintenance division.

• Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the assigned group's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; establishes clear responsibility for personnel safety programs and processes, reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; assess and monitors workload: identifies opportunities for improvement; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems: and directs and implements changes.

• Participates in the development and optimization of business management systems; analyzes and utilizes data to make management decisions and measure organizational performance; enforces compliance with business processes; provides resources, data and expertise that contribute to the formulation and execution of District asset management processes and plans.

• Responsible for the execution of, and participation in, the development of proactive and predictive maintenance programs; define and meet equipment safety standards, analyze and monitor performance and quality; manage through data acquisition and analysis; employ reliability centered maintenance methodology; effectively plan and schedule the execution of interdisciplinary work; and optimize materials management in the group.

• Oversees the execution of engineering projects and major contract design and rehabilitation projects; ensures use of design best practices to define and meet safety requirements and customer needs; utilizes project management best practices to optimize project delivery; reviews performance and implements changes as necessary; and oversees and directs the work of in- house, consultant and contracted staff.

• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of systems, and maintains a very high level of technical expertise; provide strategic direction in the research, analysis, development and implementation of new technology; and manage and execute the resolution of complex technical problems.

• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; provides annual and long-range forecasts of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

• In coordination of designated personnel manages and supports labor relations issues including Department and District labor-management relations, investigations, grievances and arbitrations, contracting notifications, and negotiations.

• Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned area's service delivery methods and procedures, provides recommendations for improvement, and allocates resources accordingly.

• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

• Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.

• Represents the District to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief Engineer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

The equivalent of seven (7) of full-time professional verifiable experience in maintenance engineering, maintenance management or related experience, which must have included at least three (3) years of management responsibility.

Substitution:

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Operations, principles, and activities of comprehensive maintenance and engineering programs
• Principles and practices of comprehensive asset management programs.
• Principles and practices of design for assigned infrastructure asset categories.
• Principles and practices of modern maintenance management.
• Principles and practices of project and contract management.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of policy development and administration.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill in:

• Managing comprehensive maintenance and engineering asset management programs.
• Managing engineering design programs.
• Managing maintenance programs delivering capital projects
• Utilization and analysis of data as a basis for decision making
• Developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
• Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments.
• Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Project Management.
• Delegating authority and responsibility.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Preparing and administering large and complex budgets.
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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)
• 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
• 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
• 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 5 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.

Employer San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)

Address 2150 Webster Street

4th Floor

Oakland, California, 94612

Phone 510-464-6112

Website www.bart.gov/jobs