General Superintendent, Safety & Environmental Management

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a General Superintendent Safety & Environmental Management to lead safety programs across facilities, coordinating the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and the Safety Goal Action Plan (SGAP). The role oversees occupational safety, environmental management, incident monitoring, training, and labor/management safety meetings.

The position requires broad regulatory knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to liaise with unions and regulators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Science (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Transportation, Electronic Engineering or a satisfactory equivalent. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will have full responsibility for coordinating the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), managing the Safety Goal Action Plan (SGAP), all facets of occupational safety, environmental management, monitoring collisions and customer accidents, fire safety/drills,management of injuries on duty, conducting labor/management safety meetings, employee discipline, and self-audits.
• Assist the facility/depot in identifying and analyzing safety related issues/trends and making recommendations for improvements.
• Assist the facility/depot in special projects/programs to ensure compliance and uniformity with policies and procedures Depot.
• Division and DOB Support Departments, Capital Construction, System Safety, Security, Special Investigations Unit, Legal, Labor Relations, Workers’ Compensation Board, Regulatory Agencies, Vendors, Community Boards; Unions, Customer Relations, NYCT DOB and MTA Bus Employees and Customers

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

OSHA knowledge

DEP/DEC rules knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration, Transportation, Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Description

JOB INFORMATION

• Title: General Superintendent Safety & Environmental Management
• Authority: TA/OA/MTA Bus
• Department: Regional Bus Company
• Division/Unit: Safety
• Location: Various
• Hours: Various
• Telework (if Applicable):
• Reporting Manager (if Applicable): AVP, Safety & Environmental Management
• Deadline (if Applicable):
• Compensation: $153,7074 (SAS007)

POSITON SUMMARY

The General Superintendent Safety & Environmental Management's primary duty is to administer and coordinate all safety related activities and programs at a facility/depot. He or she must have broad knowledge of both the technical and administrative aspects of day-to-day safety related activities in a facility/depot and will be authorized to make and be accountable for timely decisions related to employee Injuries on duty, facility walkthroughs, employee safety training, facility/depot environmental management, and management/labor safety meetings. In addition, the General Superintendent Safety & Environmental Management will also be responsible for collaborating with labor unions and regulatory agencies to address safety concerns as well as performing self-audits and analysis to ensure compliance and uniformity of policies, procedures, and initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and cost effectiveness of operations. This manager may also be assigned to more than one work location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent will have full responsibility for coordinating the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), managing the Safety Goal Action Plan (SGAP), all facets of occupational safety, environmental management, monitoring collisions and customer accidents, fire safety/drills,management of injuries on duty, conducting labor/management safety meetings, employee discipline, and self-audits.
• Assist the facility/depot in identifying and analyzing safety related issues/trends and making recommendations for improvements.
• Assist the facility/depot in special projects/programs to ensure compliance and uniformity with policies and procedures Depot.
• Division and DOB Support Departments, Capital Construction, System Safety, Security, Special Investigations Unit, Legal, Labor Relations, Workers’ Compensation Board, Regulatory Agencies, Vendors, Community Boards; Unions, Customer Relations, NYCT DOB and MTA Bus Employees and Customers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Science (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Transportation, Electronic Engineering or a satisfactory equivalent. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity

DESIRED SKILLS

Broad knowledge of NYCT/MTA Bus rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Strong knowledge of OSHA, DEP, and DEC rules and regulations. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking 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.