• VP & Chief Officer, Operations Support

    MTA (New York, NY)


    VP & Chief Officer, Operations Support

     

    Job ID: 11621

     

    Business Unit: New York City Transit

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Operations Support/Admin

     

    Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025

    Description

    Job Information:

    Title: VP & Chief Officer, Operations Support

     

    First Date of Posting: 4/25/25

     

    Last Date of Filing: 5/10/2025

     

    Authority: TA

     

    Department: Subways

     

    Division Unit: Office of the SVP

     

    Reports To: Senior Vice President, Subways

     

    Hours of work: Managerial

    Compensation:

    Min: $168,826 – Max: $ 231,521 / Exec 1560

    Responsibilities:

    The Vice President and Chief Officer, Operations Support role is a key leadership position that is responsible for the oversight and direction of all administrative activities, including but not limited to: financial control, development of the operating budget and personnel administration functions for the 29,000 employees in NYC Transit Department of Subways, as well as directing the planning and delivery of all training programs that are required for operating personnel.

     

    This position will serve as an executive advisor to the Senior Vice President of Subways on a multitude of policy, project and administrative issues, and lead multi-disciplinary task forces as required.

    Education and Experience:

    A Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management or a related field from an accredited college/university and (12) years of full-time paid professional experience, is required. At least (8) years of experience must be in a managerial/supervisory capacity; or

    A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience is required.

    Desired Skills:

    + Executive level knowledge of financial control and analysis, budgeting and strategic planning.

    + Extensive experience in safety, administration and labor relations.

    + Proven ability to negotiate conflict among all levels of management.

    + Excellent project management skills.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Thorough knowledge of the NYCT Department of Subways and NYCT rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

    Selection Method:

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

     

    All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

    Other Information:

    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.