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Special Inspector

Job ID: 11769

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Labor Relations NYCTA

Date Posted: Jul 16, 2025

Description

POSTING NO.

11769

JOB TITLE:

Special Inspector

DEPT/DIV:

Labor Relations

WORK LOCATION:

130 Livingston Street

FULL/PART-TIME

Full-Time

SALARY RANGE:

$57,435

DEADLINE:

Until filled

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 network comprises the 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.

SUMMARY:

Under direction with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the incumbent will perform sick leave investigations relating to MTA NYCT employees, maintaining a log of daily activities, report writing, attending, and testifying at hearings. Incumbent will also be required to perform time and attendance field audits as well as issue disciplinary action notifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Discovers and reports infractions of the Authority's rules and regulations.

+ Observes actions of employees who handle Authority revenue or who dispose of obsolete Authority property; reports improper actions by such employees.

+ Investigates and prepares reports relative to availability and fraud.

+ Makes confidential investigations of Authority employees, as directed.

+ In connection with performance of duties, may issue summonses and make arrests.

+ Knowledge of NYC Transit Policies, Rules/Regulations, MTA All-Agency Policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

+ Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Ability to interact with all levels of management and union personnel.

+ Strong problem solving and analysis skills.

+ Proficient computer skills including PeopleSoft/EIS and MS Office.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED

+ A four (4) year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two (2) years of full-time experience as an investigator, of which one (1) year must have been as an investigator in the field; or

+ A satisfactory equivalent combination of Education and/or Experience.

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According 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 those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.