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Work History
Education
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Transit Management Experience
Transit Work History
Professional References
TSSP - Transportation Safety and Security Program
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William G. Greene

Lexington Park,Maryland

Summary

Transit Management Position

Seasoned Transit Superintendent and Manager with over 20 years of progressive leadership in bus and rail operations. Proven track record in overseeing Bus Control Center functions, managing large-scale transit projects, and driving operational excellence through safety-focused initiatives. Adept in strategic planning, customer service improvement, policy development, and technical training across diverse transit systems.

Diligent Superintendent/Manager with comprehensive background in urban transportation planning and project coordination. Successfully developed and implemented city-wide transit solutions that improved traffic flow and reduced congestion. Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and stakeholder collaboration to advance sustainable transportation initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Transportation Planner/Consultant – Transit Safety

WSP in the U.S.
Washington, DC
03.2022 - Current
  • I provide safety support to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), assisting in the implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) through its Agency Safety Plan (ASP).
  • I manage the rollout of Safety Risk Management (SRM) processes across the agency, ensuring effective risk identification and mitigation.
  • I educate Local 2 personnel, shift supervisors, and departmental superintendents on recognizing safety concerns, analyzing risks, and implementing and monitoring mitigation strategies.
  • Additionally, I actively support the development and chartering of local and departmental safety committees, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
  • I offer project management support for multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating efforts across teams to ensure seamless execution.
  • My expertise includes planning development, technical analysis, and data interpretation, contributing to the successful implementation of transit projects.
  • Furthermore, I mentor junior-level staff, review technical assignments, and remain up to date with current trends and best practices in transportation planning to drive efficiency and innovation.

Superintendent, Street Operations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
District of Columbia, MD, USA
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed the daily operations of bus service delivery functions across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
  • Ensured that all services ran on schedule, providing customers with safe, reliable, and courteous transportation while overseeing the efficient execution of administrative business functions and processes.
  • Supervised bus operators, supervisory staff, and communication specialists.
  • Coordinated with other service operation sectors to guarantee safe and efficient bus service.
  • Additionally, tracked, compiled, analyzed, and reported on key performance indicators related to bus service delivery, including operator performance reports, and addressed interdepartmental issues to ensure compliance with established programs and policies.
  • Ensured compliance testing was enforced per company guidelines.
  • Managed the Random Drug Compliance Pool oversaw follow-ups for employees with compliance failures and maintained a thorough knowledge of drug testing criteria to ensure proper execution and adherence to regulations.
  • Furthermore, I engaged with customers, communities, and businesses to identify opportunities for new services and improvements to existing ones.
  • Supported, implemented, and monitored departmental initiatives, policies, and standard operating procedures to enhance overall service efficiency and effectiveness.

Program Manager, Operations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
District of Columbia, MD, USA
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for developing and implementing company standard operating procedures for each Bus division and ensuring all standards of conduct and performance regarding safe work practices are enforced.
  • Implemented a standardized process for daily job safety briefings throughout the entire company and project locations.
  • Developed a monthly reporting structure framework for the ownership of all safety incidents.
  • Responsible for developing and revising, when necessary, training programs or safety protocols when incidents occur.
  • Conduct monthly safety training sessions to ensure compliance with company and client standard operating procedures and all applicable OSHA requirements.
  • A key emergency response team member was responsible for investigating all lost-time accidents.

Acting Superintendent Start-up Operations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
District of Columbia, MD, USA
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided leadership and oversight to the operations teams to ensure that they are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district and the attainment of performance objectives.
  • Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
  • Establish processes for quality controls, operational efficiency, and accuracy in departmental work.
  • Completed and provided reports on service delivery to the division superintendent.
  • Coordinated training for operational and management staff to meet key performance indicators.

Superintendent, Bus Operations Communications Center - BOCC

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
District of Columbia, MD, USA
01.2014 - 10.2018
  • Developed and implemented transit safety and continuous program improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and safety.
  • Created and enforced safety practices, internal policies, programs, regulations, disciplinary procedures, attendance requirements, and personnel management practices and procedures.
  • Additionally, coordinated field activities with the jurisdictional Police Department regarding extraordinary events, demonstrations, or any incidents that might affect public transportation in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
  • Partnered with internal and external customers to identify ways to improve service delivery.
  • Coordinated training for operational and management staff to meet key performance indicators.
  • Provided leadership, direction, and coordination for Transit Field Exercises (TFE).
  • Oversaw and planned overall Rail Shuttle shutdowns.
  • Furthermore, provided daily support and monitoring of buses, including extraordinary events and bus bridge support for rail emergencies.
  • Completed and provided reports on service delivery to division superintendents.
  • Work closely with recruiters to meet staffing needs.
  • Additionally, documented close safety encounters, tracked issues, and developed recommendations for Bus Service improvements.

Assistant Superintendent

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Washington, DC
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided leadership and oversight to the operations teams to ensure that they are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district and the attainment of performance objectives.
  • Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
  • Provided leadership, direction, and coordination for Transit Field Exercises (TFE).
  • Oversaw and planned overall Rail Shuttle shutdowns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Saint Paul’s College
Lawrenceville, VA

Skills

  • Rail and bus system oversight
  • Accident investigation expertise
  • Project coordination
  • Strategic development
  • Transit control center oversight
  • Transportation oversight
  • Personnel management
  • Skill development training
  • Customer complaint resolution
  • Service excellence
  • Proficient in Maximo software
  • Experienced with Clever Device applications
  • Drive Cam technical skills
  • Proficient in trapeze techniques
  • Transportation demand management
  • Public transport planning

Timeline

Lead Transportation Planner/Consultant – Transit Safety

WSP in the U.S.
03.2022 - Current

Superintendent, Street Operations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
01.2021 - 03.2022

Program Manager, Operations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
06.2020 - 01.2021

Acting Superintendent Start-up Operations

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
01.2018 - 01.2020

Superintendent, Bus Operations Communications Center - BOCC

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
01.2014 - 10.2018

Assistant Superintendent

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Saint Paul’s College

Transit Management Experience

  • Lead Transportation Planner/Consultant – Transit Safety, WSP in the U.S., Washington, DC, 2022-03-01, Present, Provide safety support to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), assisting in the implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) through its Agency Safety Plan (ASP)., Manage the rollout of Safety Risk Management (SRM) processes across the agency, ensuring effective risk identification and mitigation., Educate Local 2 personnel, shift supervisors, and departmental superintendents on recognizing safety concerns, analyzing risks, and implementing and monitoring mitigation strategies., Support the development and chartering of local and departmental safety committees, fostering a culture of safety and accountability., Offer project management support for multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating efforts across teams to ensure seamless execution., Mentor junior-level staff, review technical assignments, and remain up to date with current trends and best practices in transportation planning.
  • Superintendent, Street Operations, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2021-01-01, 2022-03-01, Managed the daily operations of bus service delivery functions across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia., Ensured that all services ran on schedule, providing customers with safe, reliable, and courteous transportation., Supervised bus operators, supervisory staff, and communication specialists., Tracked, compiled, analyzed, and reported on key performance indicators related to bus service delivery.
  • Program Manager, Operations, BOCC, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2020-06-01, 2021-01-01, Developed and implemented company standard operating procedures for each Bus division., Implemented a standardized process for daily job safety briefings throughout the entire company., Conduct monthly safety training sessions to ensure compliance with company and client standard operating procedures.
  • Acting Superintendent Start-up Operations, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2018-01-01, 2020-01-01, Provided leadership and oversight to the operations teams to ensure that they are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district., Evaluated job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
  • Superintendent, Bus Operations Communications Center - BOCC, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2014-01-01, 2018-10-01, Developed and implemented transit safety and continuous program improvement initiatives., Created and enforced safety practices, internal policies, programs, regulations, and personnel management practices.
  • Assistant Superintendent, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2013-01-01, 2014-01-01, Provided leadership and oversight to the operations teams to ensure that they are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district.

Transit Work History

  • Program Manager Bus Quality Service, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2020-01-01, 2021-01-01
  • Acting Superintendent Start-up Operations, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2018-01-01, 2020-01-01
  • Assistant Superintendent, Transit Field Operations (BOCC), Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2016-01-01, 2020-01-01
  • Superintendent, Bus Control Center Operations, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2014-01-01, 2016-01-01
  • Assistant Superintendent of BOCC, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2013-01-01, 2014-01-01
  • Progressive Succession in Transit Supervisory Roles, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC, 2009-01-01, 2013-01-01

Professional References

Dr. Ivan Maldonado, Director of Transit/ former Transit Executive Director and General Manager, Tampa, FL, 850-553-1045

TSSP - Transportation Safety and Security Program

The TSI is also responsible for managing and administering the Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP).  This certificate program recognizes the rail and bus transportation safety and security professionals who have successfully completed the required course work and core competencies to earn a TSSP Certificate of Completion.

William G. Greene