DURING BUILDS  

• Ensure each bus is manufactured in accordance with all (MTD) Metro Transit Department contract requirements and specifications, including all Federal Transit Administration and other federal requirements. 
  • Use manufacturer’s engineering drawings 
  • Build prints to verify conformity of all requirements.
• Serve as Metro Transit Department’s official representative at the bus manufacturer’s plant throughout the bus production process. This includes the post-delivery final inspection process for vehicles delivered to King County Metro Transit 
• Conduct inspection and approve vehicles for delivery at bus manufacturer’s plant that triggers the first progress payment milestone if required and conduct inspection including approval of vehicles for acceptance at MTD which triggers second progress payment milestone. 
• Identify design problems and inform the Contract Administrator of compliance issues found during the pre-production, production and assembly phases of vehicles. 
  • Identify contract compliance issues requiring review and approval by Transit Fleet Procurement and Contract Management (TFPCM)’s Contract Administrator. 
  • Participate in resolution of compliance issues, while ensuring manufacturer compliance with MTD specifications. 
  • Identify and notify the bus manufacturer of contract compliance deficiencies in writing. 
  • Request design and/or process solutions to be reviewed with the Contract Administrator that assure compliance with MTD contract requirements and specifications. 
• Conduct quality control and production analysis of the entire bus build from the point of raw materials to a final MTD acceptable product. This includes the creation of a Resident Inspector’s Manufacturing Report at the conclusion of every build.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with bus manufacturers, OEM vendors, engineers and others routinely and frequently encountered in the course of this work. 
• Work independently in remote locations for extended periods of time with limited supervision. 
• Communicate with Transit Fleet Procurement and Contract Management (TFPCM)  via telephone, e-mail, interactive video conference. 
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools; learn specialty software of the work unit. 
• Lead and/or participate in meetings with bus manufacturer’s officials. 
  • Production meetings; assembly meetings; daily/weekly quality circles; production team meetings; QA meetings; bus builder’s entity-wide team meetings involving production, engineering, contracting and QA teams. 
• Participate in key meetings with TFPCM throughout critical stages of contract administration, including but not limited to: 
  • Participate in design review meetings with TFPCM and bus manufacturer 
  • Participate in pre-production meetings with TFPCM and bus manufacturer 
  • Participate in review of prototype vehicles 
  • Evaluate prototype vehicles 
• Make formal and informal presentations of TFPCM and to the bus manufacturer on the status of vehicle production progress, and status of resolution of issues of non-compliance. 
• Participate in key meetings with Transit Fleet Procurement and Contract Management (TFPCM) throughout critical stages of procurement process, including but not limited to: 
  • Review of the draft technical specifications 
  • Review of the final technical specifications 
  • Review of the Request for Deviations 
  • Participate in the evaluation of initial proposals 
  • Participate in technical discussions 
  • Evaluate demonstration vehicles 
  • Participate in Best and Final Offer evaluation 
• Mentor new bus assembly inspectors in the field. 
• Perform other related tasks as required

To be considered eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of transit vehicle maintenance, preferably in variety of areas including mechanical, electrical, electronic and body/chassis 
• Knowledge of quality control, vehicle production, and assembly
• Ability to act independently and proactively to meet the needs of the Department, to make independent decisions and to provide quality customer service. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with members of a diverse community and work effectively with the public and other agencies, and problem-solving processes. 
• Skill in comprehending, analyzing and interpreting technical information
• Skill in taking the initiative to identify improved and/or more-effective design strategies
• Skill in organizing work assignments, setting priorities, and accomplishing objectives without direct supervision
• Skill in working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Skill in reading, interpreting and effectively utilizing management informational reports
• Skill in developing, analyzing and implementing procedures
• Basic skill in the use of a computer  and appropriate applications

• Skill in operating transit buses of various lengths to conduct road testing of new buses is required.
• Ability to be innovative and creative and contribute to the development and implementation of new procedures, practices and policies. 
• Ability to manage complex processes, meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and interpret vehicle procurement contracts, technical specifications, and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of vehicle production and assembly techniques and methods
• Knowledge of in-plant inspection in a bus manufacturing plant environment 
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and standards regarding vehicle production
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and techniques in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to effectively present complex technical information to a wide variety of audiences 
• Demonstrated skill in successfully advocating a position and achieving a desired result through negotiation and facilitation.
• The ability to foster positive, proactive work relations in a diverse, collaborative work environment. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.

• Residency: Candidates must be residents of Washington State 
• Within 2 weeks of receiving an offer for hire, we require proof of:
  • Application for a US Passport
  • A clean driving record
  • A valid Washington State drivers license with the following CDL endorsements:
    • Passenger Endorsement
    • No air brake restriction
    • Current and valid CDL health card
    • Interstate CDL license (and maintenance of this license)
•  Within 60 days of hire, we require proof of:
  • Possession of a valid US Passport

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• You will be assigned to work at production plants located in various locations, such as:  Minnesota, California, Alabama, New York, and Canada.
• When working locally, this position is based out of the King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA) although the receipt and inspection of vehicles occurs at various sites across King County.

•  An online King County application with updated contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years. All duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained must be explained clearly. Do not state “see resume”—detailed information about each position, termination reasons, and full job duties are a requirement for consideration.  
• Responses to required supplemental questions
• An attached letter of interest which addresses the following prompts:
  1. Explain how you are qualified to perform  the  duties of a Metro  Bus Assembly  Inspector.
  2. Provide  detailed information on your technical experience  as it relates  to  the  job description.
  3. Describe  any  previous experience  as a Bus Assembly  Inspector of transit  bus assembly.
  4. Add any other information that you would like us to consider while reviewing your letter of interest.

• Pre-employment physical examination (if required)
• Driving abstract review  
• Drug and alcohol testing provisions (for safety sensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655)
• Reference checks  
• Work Record Reviews for internal candidates (see below)

•  submit proof of vaccination or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation.