Port Authority of NY & NJ Careers

About the Role

Perform general operations and management supervisory duties of trains and represented train crews, ensure compliance obligations of employees and infrastructure with state and federal regulations, and assist the General Manager of Operations with daily operations of the railroad.  Safety is a primary consideration of all NYNJR activities, and this position will be responsible for ensuring safe operations of all trains and actions of train crews. This position is located at NYNJR’s Brooklyn railyard and reports directly to the NYNJR Managing Director.

New York New Jersey Rail, established in 2005 and acquired by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 2008, is a Short Line Marine Railroad operating between Greenville Yard in Jersey City, New Jersey, and 65th Street Yard in Brooklyn, New York.  NYNJR provides the only remaining carfloat service on New York Harbor, while also providing warehouse switching services in Port Jersey. For more information, visit https://www.nynjr.com.

• The selected candidate will be hired as an employee of NYNJR, not the Port Authority of NY&NJ
• This is a railroad position.
• The selected candidate will be enrolled in and must contribute to Railroad Retirement instead of Social Security (FICA).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the safe and efficient movement of trains.
• Managing daily operations of various aspects of NYNJR’s New York facilities, including directing New York-based crews, the float facilities at 65th Street Railyard, 51st Street Railyard, Brooklyn Street Track Operations, and South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT).
• Coordinating interchange with both New York and Atlantic Railway (NYA) and New York City Transit (NYCT).
• Supervising and coordinating the activities of train crews in a safe manner, including switching of railcars within the yards of the railroad, storage tracks, or customer facilities to facilitate loading or unloading of cars or making up and breaking up of trains.
• Ensuring compliance activity at both New York and New Jersey facilities, including all required testing and certifications needed for personnel and all necessary inspections, maintenance, and repairs for track, including all associated record keeping and tracking.
• Compliance includes all federal/FRA and NY/NJ state requirements, including hours of service regulations, railroad operating rules (NORAC and GCOR, as appropriate), NYNJR rules and requirements, railroad contractors, and any other rules and regulations that may be required for the safe, compliant operation of a railroad.
• Knowledge of FRA track standards and maintenance procedures.
• Conducting all post-accident procedures, including drug tests, investigations, reports, and discipline, provide an accurate, complete and timely investigation, including root cause, remedial action, and recommended solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years’ experience in transportation operations, business operations, scheduling, or project management.
• Minimum five (5) years’ certification 49 CFR Parts 240 and/or 242 (current or recently expired within the past two years and ability to be recertified within 6 months).
• Bachelor’s Degree, In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, ten (10) years of demonstrated relevant professional experience and education will be considered
• Ability to pass 240/242 certification/DSLE/QTO exams (and any other potential classes/exams) within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of FRA testing and compliance regulations.
• Experience working with a union labor force.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to NYNJR’s NJ facilities as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in selecting, training, managing, and motivating employees.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize workload while adhering to deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management and external contacts

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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