Superintendent, Infrastructure

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority NYC Transit is seeking a senior operations executive responsible for planning, organizing, directing units and managing personnel and activities related to infrastructure maintenance, construction and operations.

The role requires a high school diploma with at least six years of relevant experience, including three in a supervisory capacity, plus extensive knowledge of transportation operations, safety rules, and procurement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least six years of relevant experience, including three in a supervisory capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of transportation operations related to infrastructure maintenance and construction, safety rules and safe work practices, material procurement and labor contracts.
• Experience in repair, testing, maintenance, reconstruction, rehabilitation and installation of infrastructure components of a Rapid Transit System.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct units, and manage personnel and activities related to infrastructure maintenance, construction and operations.
• Oversee subordinates and ensure safe, reliable infrastructure operation; develop cost estimates and coordinate general orders.
• Provide inspection, maintenance, repair and construction activities as needed; assume duties of the General Superintendent during absence.

Skills

Transportation operations knowledge

Safety rules & safe work practices

Material procurement & labor contracts

Education

High school diploma

6 years relevant experience

Job description

The selected candidate will be accountable for planning, organizing, directing units, and managing all personnel and activities related to infrastructure maintenance, construction, and operations. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to overseeing subordinates and performing duties that may include developing cost estimates, coordinating general orders, providing necessary inspection, maintenance, repair and/or construction activities to ensure safe and reliable infrastructure operation. The selected candidate will also assume the duties and responsibilities of the General Superintendent during their absence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma and six (6) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Extensive knowledge of transportation operations with respect to infrastructure maintenance and construction, safety rules and safe work practices, material procurement and labor contracts.

Experience in the repair, testing, maintenance, reconstruction, rehabilitation and installation of infrastructure components of a Rapid Transit System.

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. Pleaseindicatein 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 informationregardingthe 55-a Program, please visit the following linkhttps://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA networkcomprisesthe nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final salary isdeterminedexperience, 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 uponmaintaininga satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.Pursuant tothe 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.