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Example director of distance learning requirements on a job description
Director of distance learning requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in director of distance learning job postings.
Sample director of distance learning requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an education-related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in distance learning or teaching.
- Understanding of instructional design principles.
- Knowledge of current trends in educational technology.
- Ability to develop and implement distance learning programs.
Sample required director of distance learning soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in using online learning platforms.
- Adaptable and creative in responding to challenges.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Director of distance learning job description example 1
National Railroad Passenger Corporation director of distance learning job description
Your success is a train ride away!
As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Director of Long-Distance Fleet Planning is responsible for representing the Mechanical Department in the development and planning effort for the Long-Distance Fleet replacement program. The equipment engineering and maintenance effort will be coordinated by the Director as the program is progressed. The Director will be responsible for the development of the team which has responsibility for technical design and functionality of Amtrak's long-distance Passenger equipment and onboard systems. The Director is the overall technical authority for designs, specifications, and maintenance plans of long-distance equipment, and systems. This supports everything from new equipment acquisition to existing car, locomotive changes, and modifications to improve and maintain reliability and expected functionality of our passenger equipment. This role is expected to engage in industry-leading committees and remain current with US and Global new technology and practices for passenger rail equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Director Long Distance Fleet Planning will lead, develop, identify, and support the efforts to begin and lead the program to replace the long-distance fleet.
* Manage critical technical correspondence to FRA, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's), and vendors including performing the role of COTR for equipment acquisition or services contracts
* Develops, approves, and provides oversight for equipment specifications of new or existing roiling stock equipment and assures that they are safe, functional, cost-effective, and meet regulatory requirements.
* Directs design preparations, development, and review of technical specifications for new and overhauled passenger cars, locomotives, and other equipment,
* Will help develop and build a department responsible for contractor and internal designs for suitability and compliance with Federal requirements and technical specifications.
* Directs the review and modification of operator and maintenance manuals and instructions, and identifies replacement components, including qualifying vendors and products.
* Directs the development and review of equipment test procedures and the conducting of equipment tests.
* Maintains frequent contact with vendors/builders and interaction, including, but not limited to: Mechanical, Purchasing, Material Control, Quality Control, Legal, Operations, and at all required levels in the Corporation. These activities include but are not limited to understanding and balancing needs among departments, influencing design, introducing new ideas and improvements, reviewing alternatives, and evaluating costs/benefits.
* Participate and represent Amtrak to provide a prominent lead role in the industry (FRA RSAC, AAR or APTA) supporting Amtrak's interest.
* Have proven technical documentation skills in the area of analysis and design
* Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent tasks
* Recommend solutions that fit within the overall system design and configuration requirements of the approved Enterprise Standards
* Problem Solving/Critical Thinking - able to apply problem solving/critical thinking techniques
* Negotiating - able to exchange ideas, information, and opinions among stakeholders to provide and gain acceptance of technical decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
* Project Scheduling/Costs - provide realistic schedules and costs of Systems Engineering tasks to project managers.
* Documentation of Issues and Solutions - able to clearly define the problem, assumptions, and solution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* 11 years of relevant experience
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Demonstrated experience in transportation, mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, or systems engineering.
* Demonstrated experience in design, modification, or maintaining rail transportation vehicles or long-lived, complex, capital equipment.
* Demonstrated experience in railway rolling stock technical roles involving specifications, inspections, commissioning, troubleshooting, and overhaul.
* Knowledge of and experience in accepted railway industry quality standards and the ISO quality procedure.
* Demonstrated experience in the contractual aspects of procurement.
* 3+ years of administrative management experience.
* Knowledgeable in areas of North American railway safety and regulatory practices including, but not limited to the AAR (America Assoc of Railroads) and FRA rules.
* Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, signal rules, electric traction, NORAC rules related to train operations
* Ability to independently resolve technical problems.
* Knowledge of how vehicle systems are integrated as well as their impact on the entire functionality of the cars and locomotives.
* Proficiency in technical correspondence, including drawings.
* Excellent computer skills and a basic understanding of engineering economics.
* Excellent written and good oral communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Masters degree in an engineering or business discipline.
* Demonstrated, experience directing engineering and industrial design professionals.
* Registered Professional Engineer.
* Member of AAR, IEEE, ASME, SAE, ASHRAE, or similar technical committees
* Experience demonstrating knowledge of QA Standards including ISO 9000, AAR M-1003, MIL STD 9858A.
Physical Demands:
* Will be in the field subject to walking on uneven surfaces, climbing over obstacles, and working in tunnels and restricted spaces during investigations.
* Will be in the field working around maintenance facilities, rail yards and on all types of rolling stock during investigations and remediation implementation.
* Travel is required (e.g., via airplane, train, automobile) to include national and international travel for specific interaction with other railroads and OEMs.
* Primary work location is through-out the Amtrak Enterprise nation-wide, with up to 40% travel in the form of day trips to supported locations with 10% of that as possible overnight trips.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
* Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Posting Location(s):Delaware
Job Family/Function:Mechanical
Relocation Offered:Yes
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job - we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.
All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for public transportation ( Title 6 U.S.C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
POSTING NOTES: Mechanical || Engineering & Mechanical
As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Director of Long-Distance Fleet Planning is responsible for representing the Mechanical Department in the development and planning effort for the Long-Distance Fleet replacement program. The equipment engineering and maintenance effort will be coordinated by the Director as the program is progressed. The Director will be responsible for the development of the team which has responsibility for technical design and functionality of Amtrak's long-distance Passenger equipment and onboard systems. The Director is the overall technical authority for designs, specifications, and maintenance plans of long-distance equipment, and systems. This supports everything from new equipment acquisition to existing car, locomotive changes, and modifications to improve and maintain reliability and expected functionality of our passenger equipment. This role is expected to engage in industry-leading committees and remain current with US and Global new technology and practices for passenger rail equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Director Long Distance Fleet Planning will lead, develop, identify, and support the efforts to begin and lead the program to replace the long-distance fleet.
* Manage critical technical correspondence to FRA, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's), and vendors including performing the role of COTR for equipment acquisition or services contracts
* Develops, approves, and provides oversight for equipment specifications of new or existing roiling stock equipment and assures that they are safe, functional, cost-effective, and meet regulatory requirements.
* Directs design preparations, development, and review of technical specifications for new and overhauled passenger cars, locomotives, and other equipment,
* Will help develop and build a department responsible for contractor and internal designs for suitability and compliance with Federal requirements and technical specifications.
* Directs the review and modification of operator and maintenance manuals and instructions, and identifies replacement components, including qualifying vendors and products.
* Directs the development and review of equipment test procedures and the conducting of equipment tests.
* Maintains frequent contact with vendors/builders and interaction, including, but not limited to: Mechanical, Purchasing, Material Control, Quality Control, Legal, Operations, and at all required levels in the Corporation. These activities include but are not limited to understanding and balancing needs among departments, influencing design, introducing new ideas and improvements, reviewing alternatives, and evaluating costs/benefits.
* Participate and represent Amtrak to provide a prominent lead role in the industry (FRA RSAC, AAR or APTA) supporting Amtrak's interest.
* Have proven technical documentation skills in the area of analysis and design
* Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent tasks
* Recommend solutions that fit within the overall system design and configuration requirements of the approved Enterprise Standards
* Problem Solving/Critical Thinking - able to apply problem solving/critical thinking techniques
* Negotiating - able to exchange ideas, information, and opinions among stakeholders to provide and gain acceptance of technical decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
* Project Scheduling/Costs - provide realistic schedules and costs of Systems Engineering tasks to project managers.
* Documentation of Issues and Solutions - able to clearly define the problem, assumptions, and solution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* 11 years of relevant experience
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Demonstrated experience in transportation, mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, or systems engineering.
* Demonstrated experience in design, modification, or maintaining rail transportation vehicles or long-lived, complex, capital equipment.
* Demonstrated experience in railway rolling stock technical roles involving specifications, inspections, commissioning, troubleshooting, and overhaul.
* Knowledge of and experience in accepted railway industry quality standards and the ISO quality procedure.
* Demonstrated experience in the contractual aspects of procurement.
* 3+ years of administrative management experience.
* Knowledgeable in areas of North American railway safety and regulatory practices including, but not limited to the AAR (America Assoc of Railroads) and FRA rules.
* Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, signal rules, electric traction, NORAC rules related to train operations
* Ability to independently resolve technical problems.
* Knowledge of how vehicle systems are integrated as well as their impact on the entire functionality of the cars and locomotives.
* Proficiency in technical correspondence, including drawings.
* Excellent computer skills and a basic understanding of engineering economics.
* Excellent written and good oral communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Masters degree in an engineering or business discipline.
* Demonstrated, experience directing engineering and industrial design professionals.
* Registered Professional Engineer.
* Member of AAR, IEEE, ASME, SAE, ASHRAE, or similar technical committees
* Experience demonstrating knowledge of QA Standards including ISO 9000, AAR M-1003, MIL STD 9858A.
Physical Demands:
* Will be in the field subject to walking on uneven surfaces, climbing over obstacles, and working in tunnels and restricted spaces during investigations.
* Will be in the field working around maintenance facilities, rail yards and on all types of rolling stock during investigations and remediation implementation.
* Travel is required (e.g., via airplane, train, automobile) to include national and international travel for specific interaction with other railroads and OEMs.
* Primary work location is through-out the Amtrak Enterprise nation-wide, with up to 40% travel in the form of day trips to supported locations with 10% of that as possible overnight trips.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
* Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Posting Location(s):Delaware
Job Family/Function:Mechanical
Relocation Offered:Yes
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job - we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.
All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for public transportation ( Title 6 U.S.C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
POSTING NOTES: Mechanical || Engineering & Mechanical
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Updated March 14, 2024
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