Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

• Direct and lead the activities of Transportation Department managers and supervisors to deliver exceptional operational safety, on-time performance, communications, customer comfort, etc. 
• Develop an area plan and a vision and maintain effective operating procedures.  Ensure effective communications among staff, as well as all appropriate internal and external employees/representatives.
• Provide leadership to ensure overtime costs and penalty payments are properly managed for all crafts within the Transportation Department.
• Directly oversee investigations involving Transportation Department employees and other incidents and ensure that proper documentation is completed.  
• Ensure investigations are thorough and provide feedback on content and quality of same.  
• Ensure that discipline is equitably and consistently assessed.
• Take a lead role in providing direction and oversight for the Management Development Program, especially as it relates to employee development, motivation, and individual development plans.  Coach employees as well as give and receive honest, direct, constructive feedback.  Review direct reports and provide performance evaluations.  Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Perform all other assignments at the request of senior management.
• If an applicant is Engine Service Qualified (ESQ), maintaining a valid Locomotive Engineer Certification and is not on the active-duty Locomotive Engineer roster, they will be required to provide Engine Service coverage during Engine Service manpower shortages.

•  Must have a Bachelor's Degree. Demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a candidate may be chosen if (s)he possesses a minimum of 12 years' demonstrated transportation experience, seven of which must be demonstrated operations managerial experience.
• Progressively responsible recent operations management/supervisory experience.
  Experience supervising both represented and management employees, with responsibilities toward a department or section budget.
• Strong operating background, including familiarity with FRA Regulations for Train, Track, and Equipment Operations. Working knowledge of crew and equipment manipulations.
• Familiarity with Terminal Emergency Action Plans and other contingencies.-Proven record as a successful manager, with expertise and experience managing train crews, equipment and schedules.
• Fully qualified on the operating rules and physical characteristics of the LIRR, including Amtrak Zone A or the ability to qualify on Zone A within six months of appointment. Qualified on all LIRR equipment, air brake systems and troubleshooting procedures.
  Excellent, effective leadership, problem-solving, human relations, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of software computer applications.
• Record of working effectively in a team environment, within and beyond the department.
• Sophisticated understanding of situational awareness, situational leadership, and emotional intelligence.
• Expert analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to make timely and effective decisions in a stressful or emergency environment.
• Experience handling labor relations/union issues and administering organizational policies and procedures.
• Impeccable professional ethics, with the ability to manage change and to help build an effective and productive organization.
• Must have completed the mandatory e-train curriculum (14 courses) for Level 2 managers.
• Must be available consistent with 24 hours/day, 7 days/week operational demands.
• Must provide 24-hour coverage for Weekend Superintendent Duty as required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of your legal residence.