Engineer – Regulatory Standards & Operational Oversight
Description
Job Information
Title: Engineer – Regulatory Standards & Operational Oversight
Department: Engineering
Open Date: 09/19/2024
Close Date: 10/2/2024
Hay Point Evaluation: 805
Salary Range: $109,826 – $164,738
Position Classification: Safety Sensitive
Location: Queens
Reports To: Principal Engineer - Regulatory Standards & Operational Oversight
This is a Non-Represented Position.
This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
Please note that this position has been designated as a “Policy Maker” pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.
Summary
Responsible for ensuring that all FRA/LIRR testing is performed in accordance with FRA/LIRR rules and regulations. Lead and manage the Engineering Department compliance program by validating testing to ensure timely compliance and performance with FRA/LIRR procedures. Assist with multi-discipline regulatory and industry standards involving maintenance and construction of Engineering Department assets. Lead and manage multi-discipline investigative teams as directed by senior management.
This position will also support 24/7 weather and extreme event policy development, planning, implementation, and execution.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Plan, manage, coordinate, and evaluate an audit and validation plan for all FRA/LIRR required asset testing. Maintain test documentation to ensure compliance with FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) Rules and regulations.
- Develop testing procedures to ensure proper testing in accordance with FRA/LIRR rules and regulations on all engineering assets. Direct the development of testing procedural manuals for distribution to field personnel. Work with the training department to ensure all procedures are included in training courses.
- Assist senior management with the direction of multi-division investigative teams responding to Engineering system failures and derailments. Coordinate and develop centralized Engineering report for multi-division investigations, including after-action response, lessons learned, and recommendation follow-up.
- Serve as the Principal Engineer & Assistant Chief Engineer advisor on all FRA/LIRR test requirements. Support Engineering Department as liaison to safety, public relations, Transportation, and outside agencies, FRA/DOT (Federal Railroad Administration/Department of Transportation), NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board), PTSB (Public Transportation Safety Board), regarding signal system safety matters. Monitor, review, and provide guidance on policy changes regarding new FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) rules and regulations.
- Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
- Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management. Assist and support weather and extreme event policy development, planning, implementation, and execution.
Qualifications
A
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business or related field. Demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience (approximately 10 years recent, related Engineering experience, approximately 5 of which should be in a supervisory or management capacity) and education may be considered in place of the degree, subject to approval.
- Must possess progressively responsible railroad engineering experience (approximately 8-12 years).
- Working knowledge of engineering principles as they apply to all Engineering disciplines.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements as they apply to railroads.
- Must possess the ability to effectively manage a variety of subordinates with diverse technical backgrounds and experience associated with each of the railroad engineering disciplines.
- Must possess working knowledge of principles and methods of signal and right-of-way maintenance standards and regulations.
- Must possess and demonstrate knowledge of the LIRR and Engineering Department operations.
- Must possess knowledge and understanding of company/department operations, policies, and procedures.
- Must possess knowledge and understanding of operating rules and other LIRR disciplines.
- Must possess knowledge of QA techniques.
- Must possess experience managing a staff.
- Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of various Windows applications.
- Must possess business administrative skills to provide written reports and spreadsheet manipulations.
- Ability to establish goals, and deadlines, provide direction to staff, and coordinate activities with other disciplines, departments, and MTA agencies.
- Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, professional integrity, and demeanor.
- Must possess working knowledge of labor agreements.
- Must possess proven leadership and management skills with the ability to develop and motivate technical personnel in the design application and emergency supervision of all Engineering Department personnel.
- Must possess a high level of professional integrity and work ethic.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems.
- Must possess strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, presentation, and project management type skills.
- Must possess the ability to exercise sound judgment skills and provide effective resolutions to complex issues.
- Must be willing to be responsible for the performance of subordinates.
- Must be a seasoned manager with a high level of professional integrity and work ethic.
- Must be available during non-working hours and during emergencies to provide management support.
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to plan, schedule, coordinate, and analyze FRA/LIRR tests.
- Must possess extensive knowledge of signal systems.
B
- Knowledge and understanding of rail and safety incident investigation procedures and investigative interviewing.
- Knowledge and experience with auditing and validation of data.
- Knowledge and experience with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) control procedures.
- Trained and knowledgeable in FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) & National Infrastructure Management System (NIMS).
Other Information
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.
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.