Chief Development Officer - Higher Ed. jobs in Queens Village, NY

Job Information   

Title: Chief Transportation Officer                                

Department:                             Transportation                         

Post Date:                                 04/17/2024                           

Close Date:                               04/30/2024                            

Hay Point Evaluation:             1486          

Salary Range:                          $159,123 - $208,848                                                 

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive      

Location:                                  Jamaica      

Reports To:                              Sr. Vice President-Operations       

This is a Non-Represented Position.    

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   

The Chief Transportation Officer is accountable for organizing and directing the operation of all trains and equipment, assuring efficient and responsive service in a safe, cost-effective manner for passenger operations. This position must coordinate planning with MTA Construction & Development, all LIRR Operating Departments and other agencies in order to maintain train service with minimal impact to customers during all planned & unplanned events, service disruptions, and projects. This position oversees all activities of the LIRR’s Transportation Department and must closely coordinate with all the LIRR’s departments (e.g. Maintenance of Equipment, Engineering, Stations, Marketing & Public Affairs). 

This position interacts with multiple labor unions while ensuring safe and efficient operation of all train movement on a 24/7/365 basis.

This position is considered a policy making position under the Public Officer’s Law and must comply with all the rules and regulations in the Public Officer’s Law.    

Responsibilities   

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:   

-     Ensure safe and efficient operation of all train movement. Promote safe work practices and conditions for employees and customers while achieving established corporate goals.

Direct, oversee and approve department training & employee observation plans to ensure adherence to all FRA standards and regulations including CFR217/218.

Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example. 

-     Must be responsive to emergency situations that arise and be able to make immediate decisions in response to unexpected events that will impact LIRR ridership.

-     Oversee the coordination between all Operating Departments and MTA Construction & Development to ensure that all planning activities that effect train operations are fully coordinated and consistent with corporate direction, with minimal impact to customers. Provide positive relations with all represented employees to guarantee continuous high-quality labor in the Transportation Department and act as department official in appeal hearings.

-     Interact and coordinate with multiple unions, including (SMART) Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers, (BLET) Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and (TCU) Transportation Communications Union, with several locals representing the majority of the represented employees in the Transportation Department.

-     Safeguard placement of all crews and equipment to provide for adherence to timetables.  Ensure crew placement optimizes the operation’s ability to meet all passenger and freight train movements, special services, marketing events & cleaning requirements.

-     Acts as the overall financial fiduciary responsible for the departments $450M annual budget.  Provide oversite and direction to staff in the development of periodic Budget forecasts, monthly analysis, and overtime task force reports.  Implement changes to financial plans where warranted.  Oversee development of the Annual (5-year) budget for Transportation Department.

-     Direct and oversee the development of strategies and analyses to mitigate Fare Collection Loss (approx. $13M per year Onboard sales), and non-compliances in MTA Audit On-Board Operations Reports and Internal On-Board Inspections.

-    Oversee and provide direction in the development of analyses that evaluate staffing levels and detect changes in staffing needs.

-     Provide direction and guidance towards the development of internal controls to ensure compliance with Federal/State regulations, corporate policies and procedures.      

Qualifications   

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business, Transportation Planning, Engineering, or related field.   Demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree, subject to approval.
• Must possess extensive railroad operations experience (approximately 15 years), including proven senior-level line management experience.
• Must possess excellent leadership and management skills, a sophisticated understanding of situational awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Must possess sound understanding of scheduling, train movement, operating rules and physical characteristics, federal and state rules and regulations, labor agreements and management concepts and principles.
• Must be a competent, mature leader who will develop the capabilities of the department’s personnel. The position is one with high visibility; and as such, must be able to handle corporate criticism regarding the LIRR’s operation and customer service.
• Must have a complete understanding of the LIRR system operation.
• Must possess superior communication, problem solving, analytical and judgment skills, with the ability to make timely and effective decisions in a stressful or emergency environment.
• Must possess excellent long- and short-range planning skills.
• Must be politically sensitive and possess the ability to effectively work with all departments Company wide, other MTA agencies and the public.
• Must have demonstrated Safe working practices and environments to employees and customers.
• Must possess a background of managing a large workforce with multiple Union crafts and handling labor relations issues.
• Must be available consistent with a 24-hour, 7-day job environment and operational requirements.
• Must possess background of budget experience in working with departmental staffing.
• Must possess experience in providing briefings to SVPO, President, other MTA agencies and other departments company-wide on a variety of departmental topics when called upon.
• Fully qualified on the operating rules and physical characteristics of the LIRR, including Amtrak Zone A.  Qualified on all LIRR equipment, air brake systems and troubleshooting procedures.
• Strong operating background, including familiarity with FRA Regulations for Train, Track and Equipment Operations, a working knowledge of crew and equipment manipulations. Familiarity with Terminal Emergency Action Plans and other contingencies.

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.