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Assistant General Superintendent Transportation - Bus Command Center (Buses) (Rep)

Job ID: 11623

Business Unit: MTA Bus Company

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Command Center

Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025

Description

Job Information

Assistant General Superintendent Transportation - Bus Command Center (Buses)

First Date of Posting: 4/30/2025

Last Date of Posting: 5/21/2025

Authority: TA/OA/MTA Bus

Department: Regional Bus Company

Division/Unit: Transportation

Reports To: General Superintendent Transportation

Work Location: Bus Command Center

Hours of Work: As Required

Compensation

UTLO Rate: $139,396 (Grade D - 636 hay points)

Responsibilities

Due to the increasing levels of bus service provided this position has been created to direct all transportation functions in a depot or Road Operations on an off tour. Accountable for ensuring the safe/reliable provision of bus service while being assigned to a depot or Road Operations. In a depot, will be responsible for monitoring Bus Operators (B/O's). Carry our effective availability programs, utilizing appropriate disciplinary methods and coordinate with Training to ensure B/O’s are consistently trained/re-trained throughout a borough. Research and develop responses to passengers, community, or agency inquiries. Address service problems and recommend short/long term solutions.

Additional duties and responsibilities

+ On an off tour, direct the safe and reliable provision of bus transportation service either in a depot or on the road. Monitor Bus Operator performance and or preparedness. Ensure service is being met.

+ Assist in directing labor relations activities for assigned staff including discipline, availability, and assessment of training needs.

+ Assist in the research and develop responses to passenger, community or agency-based inquiries and provide a full range of public relations services and outreach programs related to transportation operations.

+ Depot and road operations will coordinate the following: bus equipment and personnel replacement activities; assessments of Bus Operator performance/patterns; reinforcement of training or discipline; evaluation of accident charges and implementation of reduction and safety programs; attend Community Board meetings.

+ Assist in the provision of overall policy direction and enforcement of safety guidelines for Bus Operator. Investigate road/equipment/depot safety hazards and other potential safety problems.

Education and Experience

1. Seven (7) years of related experience, at least three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

2. Must have one (1) year of previous experience in the title of Superintendent or an equivalent title; or

3. A satisfactory equivalent of the combined education and experience requirements.

Desired Skills

+ Extensive depot/division transportation operations experience or administrative experience in an operating environment.

+ Strong communication and negotiation skills.

+ Experience in the management of a large, multi-location, multi-faceted line-based organization with the ability to implement executive policies and procedures.

+ Knowledge of Buses' rules, regulations, and union contracts.

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.