• Superintendent Field Operations (Conf)

    MTA (New York, NY)


    Superintendent Field Operations (Conf)

     

    Job ID: 13281

     

    Business Unit: New York City Transit

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: System Safety

     

    Date Posted: Oct 7, 2025

    Description

    Job Information:

    Title: Superintendent, Field Operations - System Safety

     

    First date of Posting: 10.03.2025

     

    Last date of filing: Open Until Filled

     

    Authority: TA/OA

     

    Department: Safety and Security

     

    Division/Unit: System Safety - Bus & Rail Field Operations

     

    Reports to: Manager, Field Operations (Nights)

     

    Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

     

    Hours of Work: As Required

     

    * this is an internal posting only*

    Compensation:

    Salary Range: $83,309 - $123,620 (Grade D - 594 Points)

     

    Compression Rate $139,396 (UTLO)

    Responsibilities:

    Superintendent, Field Operations is responsible for conducting comprehensive safety audits independently and collaboratively with joint OSS/TWU safety Inspection teams which focus on evaluating compliance with NYC Transit Safety requirements and adherence to the roadway worker protection (RWP). The selected candidate must demonstrate proficiency and thorough understanding of NYC Transit Rules & Regulations, MOW/SEM Safety rules, OSHA and flagging procedures, specifically, Chapter 3 Flagging Rules.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Performing detailed field safety audits to verify compliance with NYC Transit standards.

    • Preparing thorough inspection reports that clearly identify non-compliance issues.

    • Formulating actionable recommendations for addressing safety gaps not covered by current policies or procedures.

    • Conducting independent assessments and collaborating effectively with diverse inspection teams.

    Education and Experience:

    1. A minimum of five (5) years’ satisfactory experience in rapid transit safety,

     

    operations or maintenance and at least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity, OR

     

    Satisfactory equivalent of educational/experience.

     

    2. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NYC Transit Department of Subways equipment, technical standards, safety practices, operations and organization is required as well as a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accident/incident investigation technique, policies and procedures.

     

    Must possess a valid Driver's license.

    Desired Skills:

    Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

     

    Skill in dealing with sensitive safety issues and TWU representatives.

     

    Knowledge of NYC Transit Safety Policies, MOW Safety Rules and OSHA

     

    regulations and accident investigation techniques.

     

    Experience with Flagging and currently NYCT Flagging Certified.

     

    Computer skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.

    Selection Method:

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

    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.