Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The General Superintendent Safety & Environmental Management's primary duty is to administer and coordinate all safety related activities and programs at a facility/depot. He or she must have broad knowledge of both the technical and administrative aspects of day-to-day safety related activities in a facility/depot and will be authorized to make and be accountable for timely decisions related to employee Injuries on duty, facility walkthroughs, employee safety training, facility/depot environmental management, and management/labor safety meetings. In addition, the General Superintendent Safety & Environmental Management will also be responsible for collaborating with labor unions and regulatory agencies to address safety concerns as well as performing self-audits and analysis to ensure compliance and uniformity of policies, procedures, and initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and cost effectiveness of operations. This manager may also be assigned to more than one work location.

Additional Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will have full responsibility for coordinating the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), managing the Safety Goal Action Plan (SGAP), all facets of occupational safety, environmental management, monitoring collisions and customer accidents, fire safety/drills, management of injuries on duty, conducting labor/management safety meetings, employee discipline, and self-audits.
• Assist the facility/depot in identifying and analyzing safety related issues/trends and making recommendations for improvements.
• Assist the facility/depot in special projects/programs to ensure compliance and uniformity with policies and procedures
• Depot, Division and DOB Support Departments, Capital Construction, System Safety, Security, Special Investigations Unit, Legal, Labor Relations, Workers’ Compensation Board, Regulatory Agencies, Vendors, Community Boards; Unions, Customer Relations, NYCT DOB and MTA Bus Employees and Customers 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Eight (8) years’ experience, of which five (5) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity. 

Satisfactory equivalent of education may be considered in lieu of a degree

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Broad knowledge of NYCT/MTA Bus rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DEP, and DEC rules and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview   

OTHER INFORMATION

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all 

employees who hold policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial 

Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the 

“Commission”)   

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