Manager, Employee Safety & Support - Transit Ops

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City is seeking a proactive Manager of Employee Support & Safety to drive safety initiatives and ensure a compliant, safe work environment across the Subways divisions. The role partners with labor unions, OSS, and external agencies to advance safety programs and incident response.

The ideal candidate brings NYCT/Subways safety knowledge, experience with hazardous materials handling, and strong communication skills to lead investigations,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NYCT/Subways safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Experience with hazardous materials handling, asbestos abatement, and safety compliance programs.
• Ability to address technical challenges, resolve safety issues, and interpret labor agreements.
• Background in safety or labor relations within public transportation or similar environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus proficiency in SharePoint, dashboards and databases.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety Initiatives: Support four operating divisions in implementing safety policies, annual Safety Goal Action Plans, and monthly Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure Compliance: Monitor adherence to NYCT safety policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements, including asbestos and lead programs.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Act as liaison between Subways divisions, the OSS, labor unions, and the NYS Department of Labor.
• Investigate & Resolve Issues: Assist with accident investigations, safety complaints, and injury-on-duty reviews to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Manage Safety Programs: Oversee Lockout/Tagout inspections, Job Task Hazard Assessments, and vulnerability assessments for compliance submissions.
• Maintain Safety Systems: Manage Safety SharePoint sites, dashboards, and databases to track corrective actions, union complaints, and program compliance.
• Lead Audits: Head the Safety Audit Team for multiple divisions, ensuring audits of facilities, maintenance shops, and job sites meet annual goals.
• Develop Procedures: Create and update operating procedures, safety directives, and advisories. Review and evaluate new PPE, tools, and chemicals for approval.
• Respond & Support: Provide on-site support for incidents, coordinate responses to executive-level inquiries, and remain available for emergency situations (on-call 24/7).

Skills

Safety expertise

Regulatory compliance

Labor relations

Hazardous materials handling

Communication & tech skills

Education

Baccalaureate in Transportation Management

Tools

SharePoint

Dashboards

Databases

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City is seeking a proactive Manager of Employee Support & Safety to drive safety initiatives and ensure a compliant, safe work environment across the Subways divisions. The role partners with labor unions, OSS, and external agencies to advance safety programs and incident response.

The ideal candidate brings NYCT/Subways safety knowledge, experience with hazardous materials handling, and strong communication skills to lead investigations,