Superintendent Special Operations Subways (UTLO - Rep)
Description
Job Information:
Title Superintendent Special Operations
First Date of Posting: 11.04.2025
Last Date of Filing: Open until filled
Authority: OA / TA
Department: Operations Planning
Division/Unit: Rail Planning
Last Date of Filing: Open until filled
Authority: OA / TA
Department: Operations Planning
Division/Unit: Rail Planning
Reports to: Director, Rail Network Planning
Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan
Hours of Work: 9AM to 5PM
Hours of Work: 9AM to 5PM
Compensation
Salary $125,001 – Level F – UTLO
This is a Compression Flat rate
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will manage staff and work as part of a team responsible for planning subway service for permanent operations, for long-term temporary operations for capital work and maintenance, and for special events and emergencies.
The position is responsible for:
- Determining appropriate service designs and service frequencies for both permanent and temporary services, based on quantitative analysis of current and projected future passenger demand, operational factors, and current and projected infrastructure constraints
- Analyzing available electronic and manual collected operational data to assess operational reliability and performance.
- Evaluating and simulating train operations to determine current and projected capacities and running times and to inform the development of capital projects addressing infrastructure needs, including but not limited to signals, track, and traction power
- Projecting car fleet requirements based on ridership and capacity analyses and assigning cars to lines and shops.
- Coordinating the work of multiple groups within the agency to ensure smooth operational implementation and accurate public information and outreach.
- Monitoring the impacts of the service plans and recommending and coordinating service adjustments as necessary.
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering or a closely related field; and five (5) years of full-time paid relevant experience of which two (2) years must be in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or
A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.
Desired Skills
The ideal candidate will have
- A combination of analytical, technical, planning, and communication skills
- Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills are required
- Proficiency in working with large datasets, spreadsheet analysis, and statistical analysis is required
- Proficiency with SQL or similar database analysis languages is desirable
- Experience and familiarity with transit planning practices and rail operations concepts is desirable
- Knowledge of the New York City subway system and NYC geography and neighborhoods is desirable.
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making 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.