Transit Climate Resilience Lead

Massachusetts Clean Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MBTA is seeking a Manager of Climate Change Resiliency to lead technical input on risks to capital and operations from storms and evolving climate conditions in the Boston area. The role will manage the climate resiliency program, coordinate data collection, and develop assessments to support the agency's infrastructure planning.

The successful candidate will supervise a team, collaborate with Environmental, Engineering, Budget, and MassDOT, and present findings to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, natural resource/environmental planning, policy, geology, environmental science or environmental studies, or related field.
• Five years of professional experience in climate change scenario analysis, climate change and disaster impact, vulnerability and adaptation.
• One year of managerial, supervisory, and/or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of applying climate data to infrastructure and operational vulnerabilities.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure design plans and specifications.
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and mapping systems.
• Ability to collaborate with MBTA departments and external groups.
• Strong analytical writing skills; oral presentation skills are a plus.
• Proficient inAdobe, Outlook, MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, evaluate the MBTA climate change resiliency program and develop programs, methods, and procedures contributing to resiliency goals.
• Lead collection and analysis of climate change data and risk assessments for the Boston area and transit systems and prepare summaries of information and gaps.
• Define the scope of further climate change assessment based on screening results and information gaps.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of assets at risk and provide strategic recommendations.
• Oversee a methodological framework and work plan for climate and disaster risk assessment and management study.
• Lead assessment of climate and disaster risks including climate scenarios and potential risks to infrastructure.
• Conduct a vulnerability assessment of planned infrastructure and effects on people.
• Review MBTA design standards to withstand extreme storms and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with MBTA departments and MassDOT to identify adaptation options.
• Engage with external stakeholders and represent MBTA in regional climate discussions; report progress to senior management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS mapping

Stormwater

Hydrology

Emergency planning

Analytical writing

Oral presentation

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering / environmental field

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

MBTA is seeking a Manager of Climate Change Resiliency to lead technical input on risks to capital and operations from storms and evolving climate conditions in the Boston area. The role will manage the climate resiliency program, coordinate data collection, and develop assessments to support the agency's infrastructure planning.

The successful candidate will supervise a team, collaborate with Environmental, Engineering, Budget, and MassDOT, and present findings to senior management.