This is supervisory work in rail operations in a rail transportation system.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising Rail Attendants engaged in transit operations, and rail facilities including guideway, station platforms, station structures and equipment. Duties include supervising activities concerning mainline rail operations, monitoring operation of vehicles, investigating passenger, employee, or rail vehicle accidents and providing roving supervision of rail structures. Some independent judgment is required in solving problems related to safe and efficient operations on the mainline and at station platforms. Supervision is exercised over Rail Attendants assigned to train operation or station work. Supervision is received from a technical and administrative superior who reviews work for satisfactory supervision and monitoring of rail operations activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises Rail Attendants assigned to vehicular operation or transit station work; supervises the movement of trains on the mainline.

Monitors the operation of vehicles and performs troubleshooting techniques to determine the nature of vehicular defects; reports problems to proper authority for resolution.

Observes arriving and departing rail vehicles for display of visual vehicle defects; performs minor maintenance to correct minor problems; reports defects, delays or violations of operating rules and procedures.

Responds to emergency conditions on mainline operations as required.

Provides roving supervision of the guideway, station platforms, station structures, and equipment for departure from normal conditions.

Performs periodic checks of Rail Attendant's knowledge of operating and safety rules and procedures; assists in the training of Rail Attendants in operating rules and vehicular operation.

Maintains a working knowledge of passenger vehicle, rail yard, mainline, stations and terminal operations.

Investigates passenger, employee or rail vehicle accidents, reporting information to supervisor; prepares written reports concerning accidents.

Operates wayside switch machines as required.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the operating rules, regulations, procedures, and safety practices applicable to rail vehicle operation.

Considerable knowledge of mainline transit operations, rail facilities, and passenger service operations of a rail transportation system.

Considerable knowledge of emergency procedures applicable to rail operations activities.

Knowledge of the operating characteristics of rail vehicles, rail vehicle equipment, and equipment utilized at station platforms and structures.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Knowledge of emergency situations and applicable procedures in a rail transportation system.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to enforce established rules and procedures concerning the safe and efficient operation of rail vehicles.

Ability to react promptly and correctly under emergency conditions.

Ability to detect malfunctions in rail vehicle equipment and equipment associated with station platforms and structures.

Ability to investigate and document passenger, employee or rail vehicle accidents.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to exercise good judgment, evaluate facts and effectively document actions taken.

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