Salary : $133,674.94 - $161,602.90 Annually
Location : King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026TB28221
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Mobility
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C5 : PROTEC17-Transit Supts
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
SummaryThis position is open to current
King County Metro employees. Eligible career service employees that have completed their probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current career service position may take the assignment as an SDA. Final selection for the SDA is subject to reference checks, record review, and approval from the candidate's current supervisor.
King County Metro is hiring an interim Transit Route Facilities (TRF) Supervisor.Reporting to the Service Development Managing Director, the TRF Supervisor manages a team that is responsible for the development and management of Metro's system of more than 6,500 bus stops and layover facilities. The primary focus of this interim role is ensuring continuity and stability by keeping existing projects on track, supporting the team's day-to-day needs, and maintaining a steady work environment.
The TRF section includes two core teams:
- Bus Stop Management Team: Manages bus stop locations and amenities throughout the Metro system.
- Project Improvements and Partnerships Team: Manages a $40 million transit capital program and develops partnerships with local jurisdictions.
Much of this work involves collaborating with staff across multiple Metro divisions and building strong relationships with local jurisdictions and external partners. Key priorities during this assignment include supporting the Spring 2027 Service Change and helping develop the 2028-29 transit capital budget.
This Special Duty Assignment (SDA) is open to current King County Metro employees and is expected to last up to six months while backfilling for the permanent TRF Supervisor during their assignment. This recruitment will be used to fill 1 SDA position. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Special Duty Assignment vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Job DutiesApplying our ACTIVATE values: being Accountable, Collaborative, Timely, and Impactful; how we Value Employees; staying Accessible; building what's Trusted; and acting Equitably, is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. As the Transit Route Facilities (TRF) Supervisor, you will:- Lead and manage the programs, operations, budget, and capital investments of Transit Route Facilities.
- Supervise, coach, and support professional staff, including regular performance discussions, training, and career development opportunities.
- Serve as a member of the Service Development Management Team and represent TRF on internal leadership groups, committees, projects, and cross-divisional initiatives.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with regional jurisdictions, public agencies, elected officials, community organizations, property owners, and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee the evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of internal and external requests for transit infrastructure improvements.
- Provide strategic direction and communicate organizational priorities, policies, plans, and operational changes to TRF staff.
- Coordinate and advance infrastructure and service development planning efforts with regional partners and Metro divisions.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsMinimum Qualifications:- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in transit planning, service delivery, bus stop and transit facilities management or capital program delivery.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects, programs, teams, or work groups involving multiple stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications:- Understanding of Metro's service change process
- Understanding of Metro's processes for delivering capital projects
- Familiarity with King County Metro's key partners and stakeholders
- Experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or developing professional staff.
Supplemental InformationWho may apply:This position is open to current King County Metro employees. Eligible career service employees that have completed their probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current career service position may take the assignment as an SDA. Final selection for the SDA is subject to reference checks, record review, and approval from the candidate's current supervisor.
Required Application Materials - An online employment application
- Letter of interest - Please tell us about your interest in the role, how you meet the minimum qualifications and how you would support the group and keep things moving smoothly. Please limit your letter to one page.
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or file review.
Work LocationThis position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of
(3) days per week onsite at
King Street Center consistent with King County Metro's hybrid work policy. Remote workdays may be adjusted based on operational or business needs.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Work Schedule The work week is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Alternative work schedules may be possible. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not eligible for overtime pay.
Union Membership:PROTEC17 : Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 -- Transit Superintendents - Metro Transit Department
Classification code:8711060
Safety Responsibilities for an Immediate Supervisor include:- Ensure that Safety Management Systems (SMS) is implemented and executed within their areas of responsibility
- Ensure that performance of SMS is measured and documented in all areas of their responsibility
- Needs necessary for employees to perform job duties are communicated to the Accountable Executive and considered in resource requests
- Provide time necessary for employees to receive sufficient training
- Work on hazard identification analysis, tracking, and mitigation as safety concerns are brought forward
- Provide onsite safety orientation to all new or transferred employees
- Hold and document required safety meetings
- Work on hazard identification and mitigation are brought forward
- Ensure the maintenance of safe workplace in conformity with Metro Transit safety program
- Report safety and security concerns and ideas
To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Tracy Bylund at
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Are you a current King County Metro employee who has completed their probationary period (or will complete it by the closing date of this posting) in their current career service position?
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Have you attached a Letter of Interest? Letter of interest - Please tell us about your interest in the role, how you meet the minimum qualifications and how you would support the group and keep things moving smoothly. Please limit your letter to one page.
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If you have a relative who works for King County Metro Transit, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship. Note: A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner. If you do not have a relative employed by King County Metro, please indicate "N/A".
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If you have a relative who works for Metro, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.
- a. Bus Operations Division
- b. Capital Division
- c. Employee Services Division
- d. Facilities Division
- e. Finance & Administration Division
- f. General Manager's Office
- g. Marine Division
- h. Mobility Division
- i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
- j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
- k. Vehicle Maintenance
- l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
- m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro
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If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation.
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