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General Superintendent, Transportation Operations

Job ID: 11506

Business Unit: SIRTOA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Transportation

Date Posted: May 6, 2025

Description

Title: General Superintendent, Transportation Operations

First Date of Posting: 5.6.25

Last Date of Filing: Open Until Filled

Authority: Staten Island Railway

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: Staten Island Railway

Reports to: Assistant Chief Officer, Operations

Work Location: St. George Terminal

Hours of Work: Managerial

Compensation:

Salary Range: $109,876 - $155,953

Grade B / Hay Points 767 - 879

Responsibilities:

+ This position is responsible for directing daily operations, budgetary controls, training, policy/regulation enforcement, overseeing janitorial operations as well as the overall administration for the SIR Control Center, SIR Transportation Operations, which includes the Construction Flagging and Work Trains.

+ This position will direct the review and development of operating rules/procedures as mandated by oversight agencies.

+ Develop and maintain emergency management plans.

+ Develop signage variations based on various service plans developed to support project work.

+ Serves as SIR liaison and Emergency Response Officer during emergency situations.

+ Establishes and implements business rules for new system integrations to the Rail Control Center and Transportation Operations.

+ Oversees and report on all major incidents involving Transportation Operations.

Education and Experience:

+ A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field and ten (10) years of satisfactory full time professional experience, seven (7) years of which must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or

+ A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience

Desired Skills:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Management preferred

+ Strong knowledge of SIR operating rules, policies, procedures, physical characteristics and organizational structure.

+ Experience working in a Rail Control Center in a communication, dispatching or support function.

+ Experience collaboratively working with a unionized workforce and superior conflict resolution skills.

+ Extensive experience establishing standards/protocols and training.

+ Exhibit strong leadership and team building characteristics.

+ Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

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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.