Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible for delivering a wide range of fleet planning, business planning, budgeting, administrative, and analytical functions to support the departments within the Maintenance, Support, and Engineering Division. The position focuses on fleet planning and bus retirement activities for approximately 6,000 NYCT and MTA Bus fleet. The incumbent will collaborate with a diverse team of managers and analysts in the Fleet Planning unit to develop, update, and maintain complex analytical reports and documentation that support the efficient allocation of maintenance resources, equipment, and staff.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform advanced research and analytical functions such as extracting, reviewing, organizing and analyzing complex and large datasets. Ability to extract and organize data from various NYCT/MTA Bus databases, such as ELM, Spear, UTS, and related systems.
• Develop automation of existing processes and analysis to facilitate information and improve the quality and availability of maintenance information.
• Prepare charts, graphs, analytical reports and presentations utilizing various software applications such as MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Tableau that are used for decision making by senior level executives, and other managers.
• Ability to present technical findings and reports to diverse audiences, from peers to senior executives.
• Design, prepare, and maintain databases, dashboards and periodic reports for Business Planning and Administration, using various software and business intelligence applications.
• Design, edit, and run queries from various system databases using tools such as MS Access, DBeaver or other querying software to support department needs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate Transit Management Analyst:

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area, and two (2) years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the collection, evaluation and use of data relating to operational procedures, administrative systems, equipment and space utilization, and staffing requirements, including the preparation of charts, graphs, drawings and technical reports. One (1) year of experience must have been in the transportation industry; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in one of the areas listed in "1" above; and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above. One (1) year of this experience must have been in the transportation industry.

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I & Assistant Transit Management Analyst II:

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration,       public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area, or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, engineering, in management or methods of analysis, operations research, organization research or program evaluation, personnel or public administration, staff development, employment program planning or administration, security management; or general administration.

Associate Staff Analyst:

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full [1] time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above; or
3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting,
   business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or
3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Special Note:

• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above. 

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent planning, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Python / R strongly preferred
• Familiarity with modeling is a plus
• Experience writing SQL queries.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
• Experience designing dashboards using business intelligence software such as Tableau.
• Strong PC skills
• Knowledge of vehicular maintenance operations and preventative maintenance procedures

SELECTION METHOD:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

HOW TO APPLY:

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.