Assistant Vice President – Employee Availability & Workers Compensation Administration
Description
Title: AVP Employee Availability & Workers Compensation Administration
First Date of Posting: 9/25/25
Last Date of Filing: Open Until Filled
Authority: TA
Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Division/Unit: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn NY
Hours of Work: As Required
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: Min. $148,973 - Max. $204,295 / Hay Points; 1262
RESPONSIBILITIES:
New York City Transit is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Assistant Vice President (AVP) Employee Availability & Workers Compensation Administration to join the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this senior executive will lead citywide strategies and programs related to employee availability including special investigations, Workers’ Compensation, and operational efficiency across NYCT.
The AVP will oversee the Workers’ Compensation division, including the performance of a Third-Party Administrator (TPA), ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, and reduce controllable absenteeism across the organization. This position plays a key role in legal coordination, policy implementation, and fraud investigation efforts. The AVP will supervise multidisciplinary teams and build partnerships with internal departments and external entities such as the NY State Workers’ Compensation Board and law enforcement agencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Business Administration or a related field of study and ten (10) years of relevant experience, of which five (5) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Managing Workers’ Compensation operations (excluding FELA) and benefits administration.
- Leading internal investigations related to questionable or fraudulent claims.
- Overseeing the TPA and monitoring service level agreements and contractual compliance.
- Coordinating cross-departmental efforts to improve employee availability and reduce costs.
- Providing and developing department strategy, performance reporting, and cost-saving recommendations to senior leadership.
- Serving as a key advisor to the CAO on issues related to policy compliance, claims litigation, audits, and availability-related initiatives.
- Liaising with legal, labor relations, risk management, and compliance units on availability and claims matters.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with external investigators, regulatory entities, and prosecutors.
- Representing NYCT in official forums, audits, and industry events.
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 a policymaking position 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