Applicants should be proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word, and be familiar with internet browsers. As a SIT, the SIT training instructors will teach additional soft computer skills like Easy Street Draw, HASTUS and TIMS.

It varies. During orientation and the six to 12 weeks of classroom instruction, SIT hours are steadier (e.g., 5–1, 6–2 and 7–3), but this can change depending on the assignment.

This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Work schedules vary. Supervisor assignments reflect the 24–hour, seven–day–a–week schedule that Metro operates. Shift hours include straight–through and split shifts. Relief assignments may be changed with short notice. Refer to Article 22, Section 6 of the Labor Agreement for additional information about work assignments.

Applicants will be removed from the remainder of the Supervisor–in–Training selection process if the record review totals 18 or more points with points assigned as follows: RECORD REVIEW POINTS ASSIGNMENT AND REMOVAL THRESHOLD

• Unexcused Absence: 8 points

• Late Reports (purged misses will be counted): 3 points (purged misses will be counted)

• Review of confirmed customer complaints between June 16, 2022, and June 16, 2023. Four or more confirmed customer complaints may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Performance Reports (excluding those related to attendance and preventable accidents):

• Major Infractions: 18 points (previous 36 months reviewed)

• Suspension: 10 points

• Written reminder: 7 points

• Oral Reminder: 5 points

Preventable Accidents and incidents:

• Severe accidents: 18 points

• Major accident: 9 points

• First minor accident/incidents: 5 points

• Each successive minor accident/incident: 7 points

The Supervisors–in–Training (SIT) will be subject to a 12-month probationary period. At the end of 12 months, the SIT is required to be qualified in two of the following classifications: Base Operations Dispatcher/Planner, Service Supervisor, Transit Instructor, or Communications Coordinator.

Inability to qualify in two classifications will require the employee to return to the Transit Operator classification. Supervisors–in–Training will receive a performance review upon completion of training in each area.

Physical requirements include sitting, handling tools, lifting approximately 40 pounds, standing for long periods of time and performing a variety of activities.

The SIT Recruitment Posting is currently open.  The posting will be live on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty until 5/15/2025 at 4:00pm PDT.

There are five parts to the recruitment process.

• Part I: Successfully submit an online application. The application will be reviewed to verify the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Part II: A knowledge test and graded reports via Origami will be given to those candidates who successfully pass the record review standards criteria. This will be a job-specific assessment that will measure the components of the job that cannot be taught or trained during the limited SIT class time. Candidates will not be allowed to bring cell phones, calculators, notes or other written materials into or out of the exam.

• Part III: A record review will be completed for all eligible applicants (as outlined under "Who may apply" above). The record review will be conducted based upon the work record calculation criteria described in this announcement. If you pass the record review, you will proceed to the next part of the exam process.

• Part IV: The most competitive applicants who pass testing will be scheduled for panel interviews. Interviews will focus on the relevant competencies for the position and include situational questions that directly relate to the skills required of a Supervisor-in-Training.

• Part V: A maximum of 40 candidates who have the highest combined scores from the testing and interview processes will be forwarded to the Union. The Union will place candidates in seniority order and return the list to Metro. The list will remain in effect until exhausted.

• Applicant failed to update their application in governmentjobs.com and incorrect or old information was included. Please double–check your application and make any needed updates.

• Applicant had gaps in their work history gaps (i.e, not linear).

  • Please note if you were unemployed (e.g., "Unemployed 3/2020 – 10/2020, Duties: took an online course in effective communication.")

• Applicant was not a current Operator at Metro employee. Non-current Metro employees’ applications are rejected.

• Applicant submitted duplicate applications.