Job Description
Summary This internal recruitment is open to current King County Metro Employees who have passed their probationary period in their current career service position. King County Metro Transit’s Vehicle Maintenance Division is seeking a service-driven leader to become our next Transit Supply Chain Chief. This leadership role oversees materials management and inventory control within the division, guiding the work of Transit Parts Specialists, Transit Purchasing Specialists, Leads, and Information Processing specialists. Together, these teams form the backbone of Metro’s Vehicle Maintenance supply chain. Their work ensures that our maintenance professionals have the materials and supplies they need to safely maintain a fleet that serves hundreds of thousands of riders every day. The Supply Chain Chief provides leadership, coordination, and strategic oversight that keeps this system running sustainably. Transit Chiefs provide policy direction, create a culture of customer service, work collaboratively with union leaders and others within the organization, and are a resource to employees at the worksite. They demonstrate support for organizational goals by providing quality service, working collaboratively with other sections and departments, and valuing diversity of opinion, culture, and perspective. Learn how Metro connects you with what matters Safety Sensitive Position This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment, and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols. Recruitment information: This recruitment will be used to fill a Special Duty Assignment as a Transit Supply Chain Chief, with an expected end date in February 2027 with the possibility of extension. This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list to fill future SDAs in this classification (Transit Chief- Vehicle Maintenance) and Supply Chain workgroup. If created, the list would be retained for 12 months from the date of posting, and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority. Job Duties Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. Lead and supervise teams of skilled Purchasing and Parts Specialists, and other staff responsible for the full materials management and parts inventory lifecycle, ensuring work meets standards and operational needs. Oversee procurement, storage, distribution, parts room operations, cycle counts, logistics; authorize purchases within delegated limits. Plan, forecast, and maintain cost-effective inventory levels to support continuous fleet maintenance; monitor labor and operational costs and adjust operations to meet performance targets and service levels. Coordinate timely responses to service disruptions, weather events, emergencies, and critical incidents in collaboration with the Superintendent, Transit Operations Center and other agencies. Ensure accuracy and integrity of data in automated fleet maintenance, scheduling, inventory, and information systems; review work orders, warranty and rebuild information, completed repairs, and material usage for quality assurance. Maintain a safe and compliant work environment, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and adherence to all safety-sensitive regulations and safety programs for the assigned work area. Investigate and respond to customer complaints related to maintenance operations and staff. Identify, evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to service delivery, quality assurance, workflow efficiency, and business processes. Foster effective and collaborative labor relations; ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements; address and resolve workplace issues and participate in grievance processes and hearings as required. Interview, select, train, and develop assigned staff; provide coaching, counseling, and performance feedback to support growth and development. Schedule staff effectively, manage employee attendance, vacation requests, leave administration (ADA/FMLA/KCFML/WFLA)