Rail Supervisor (Transportation & Public Works)

Minimum Qualifications

Currently employed by Miami-Dade County as a DTPW Train Operator (8073) in permanent full time status (AA) for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years on or before the examination date.Train Operators must have achieved an overall rating satisfactory or above for the last evaluation period. Train Operators with a disciplinary record above a record of counseling within the last three (3) years will be disqualified. Work may be performed on unusual work shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays. In emergency situations, employees are required to work 12 - 16 hour shifts. Employees are required to work during emergency situations such as hurricanes, storms and any other declared emergency situation. The DTPW classification of Rail Supervisor performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Regulations. Proof of education and/or work experience to meet minimum qualifications must be presented and will be verified.

Tests Required

The written examination will evaluate knowledge of the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) rules, regulations, procedures, safety, supervisory practices and report writing. Copies of the Reading List and study materials are available via email OR at the second floor of the William H. Lehman Center, 6601 NW 72 Avenue, Miami, FL 33166 from Kanesha Johnson Gipson, Clifford Givens or Veronica James during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Tuesday, October 27, 2026 until Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Seniority points will be added to the score of employees qualifying on the competitive examination at the rate of 0.02308 per pay period of continuous, satisfactory, full-time service in the class indicated on this announcement to a maximum credit of ten years of service or six points. Only those individuals deemed ineligible to take the examination will be notified in writing by Miami-Dade County, DTPW Human Resources. APPLICANTS DEEMED QUALIFIED WILL RECEIVE NO FURTHER NOTIFICATION REGARDING THEIR ELIGIBILTY. TESTING AND VALIDATION WILL PROVIDE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH THEIR EXAMINATION SCHEDULE VIA EMAIL. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must provide the required information in the Veterans' Preference section of the employment application, prove eligibility, and request the preference within the specified time period. In accordance with Florida Statutes, Veterans' Preference documents must be submitted on time and will not be accepted on the day of the written examination. Copies of your documents must be received by Human Resources no later than five (5) days after the job announcement closes. Copies should be marked to show the job posting number and classification for which you are claiming preference. Veterans' Preference documents may be submitted in one of the following ways: Email to vets@miamidade.gov, fax to (305) 679-VETS (7545), or mail or hand-deliver to Miami-Dade County, Human Resources, Recruitment, Testing, and Career Development Division, 111 NW First Street, Suite 2110, Miami, FL 33128-1906. Applicants must apply online at www.miamidade.gov/jobs/ on the Online Employment Application Site from Sunday,October 11, 2026 through Sunday, October 25, 2026. APPLICANTS MUST ACCESS https://wwwx.miamidade.gov/apps/isd/tns/ ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026 FOR THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION. No one will be admitted for registration after the doors to the test facility have been closed. Photo identification, such as a Driver license, is required to be admitted to the examination. Make-up requests must be submitted in writing through the applicant's chain of command to Miami-Dade County, Human Resources, Testing and Validation Section, prior to the written examination. SMART DEVICES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PHONES, WATCHES, GLASSES, ETC.) ARE PROHIBITED IN THE TEST FACILITY

APPLICANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN PENCILS

Recruitment Notes

This position supervises Train Operators engaged in the operation and use of rail facilities, including guideways, station platforms, structures, and related equipment. Responsibilities include monitoring mainline rail operations; overseeing vehicle operations; investigating passenger concerns and rail vehicle accidents; and providing supervision of rail structures. The position also identifies, reviews, and corrects issues related to the safe and efficient operation of the mainline and station platforms. Supervision is provided by a technical and administrative superior, who reviews work to ensure effective oversight and monitoring of rail operations activities.