Manager Stations

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Commuter benefits

Retirement Plans

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a skilled professional to oversee day-to-day operations of outlying stations and terminals across the Newark area. You will supervise staff, manage contracted services, and ensure facilities meet regulatory standards to keep passengers safe and on time.

The role requires an Associate degree in Transportation, Engineering, or Business with progressive operations experience, including supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Transportation, Engineering, or Business and 4 years of applied progressive experience in operations, administration, facilities management, or transportation, with at least 2 years in supervision.
• One year of closely related experience may substitute for each year of education required.
• MS Office knowledge is desired (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of outlying stations and terminals within assigned territory, including contracted services and custodial, maintenance, and related tasks.
• Develops specifications for contracted services and oversees procurement bid processes through award.
• Reviews standards from City, State, Federal and regulatory bodies for station facilities operations.
• Analyzes impact of facilities projects on passenger flow and station operations.
• Coordinates with labor relations regarding facilities bargaining employees.
• Collaborates with engineering, transportation, and external departments as needed.
• Promotes safety awareness and implements new approaches to improve station operations.

Skills

MS Office

Field work knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Transportation, Engineering, or Business

4+ years progressive operations experience (including 2+ years supervisory)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Forbes List of America's Best Employers Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Forbes List of America's Best Employers Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Manages and controls the overall activities and day-to-day operations of outlying stations and terminals in assigned territory, including contracted services, supervision of railroad custodial staff, structural and facility systems, and contracted services for maintenance, landscaping, custodial, snow removal, etc.
• Develops specifications for contracted services, including technical writing. Manages Rail Operations involvement in procurement bid process through contract award
• Reviews City, State, Federal and regulating agencies standards as they relate to operation and maintenance of station facilities.
• Analyzes the impact on facilities operations and passenger flow of all major facilities project work, including all capital programs in assigned stations.
• Coordinates the administration of applicable labor agreements related to facilities bargaining employees.
• Manages coordination with external departments including engineering, transportation, NJTPD, Amtrak, PATH, Septa, Government & Community Relations, Real Estate, Accounts Payable, etc.
• Works with Risk Management regarding legal issues at assigned properties, including statements and depositions as needed.
• Instills a safety awareness in all assigned personnel by encouraging the implementation of new approaches along with established programs, and works to develop new approaches to stations operations and report ideas to management.

This Position Supervises

• Agreement Staff
• Contractors

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Transportation, Engineering, or Business and 4 years of applied progressive experience working in operations, operations administration, facilities management, or transportation required, to include at least 2 years of Supervisory experience. and experience working for a railroad company preferred.
• One (1) year of closely related experience may be substituted for each year of Education required.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access is desired. Familiarity with field work including 3rd party railroads, agencies, and municipalities desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Driver's License in the State of New Jersey required.

Working Environment

• Field Operations at Station Facilities

Physical Demands

• Extensive driving required.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement Plans
• 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
• 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
• 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.