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Superintendent Special Operations Subways (UTLO - Rep)

Job ID: 13615

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Operations Planning

Date Posted: Nov 7, 2025

Description

Job Information:

Title Superintendent Special Operations

First Date of Posting: 11.04.2025

Last Date of Filing: Open until filled

Authority: OA / TA

Department: Operations Planning

Division/Unit: Rail Planning

Reports to: Director, Rail Network Planning

Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

Hours of Work: 9AM to 5PM

Compensation

Salary $125,001 – Level F – UTLO

This is a Compression Flat rate

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will manage staff and work as part of a team responsible for planning subway service for permanent operations, for long-term temporary operations for capital work and maintenance, and for special events and emergencies.

The position is responsible for:

+ Determining appropriate service designs and service frequencies for both permanent and temporary services, based on quantitative analysis of current and projected future passenger demand, operational factors, and current and projected infrastructure constraints

+ Analyzing available electronic and manual collected operational data to assess operational reliability and performance.

+ Evaluating and simulating train operations to determine current and projected capacities and running times and to inform the development of capital projects addressing infrastructure needs, including but not limited to signals, track, and traction power

+ Projecting car fleet requirements based on ridership and capacity analyses and assigning cars to lines and shops.

+ Coordinating the work of multiple groups within the agency to ensure smooth operational implementation and accurate public information and outreach.

+ Monitoring the impacts of the service plans and recommending and coordinating service adjustments as necessary.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering or a closely related field; and five (5) years of full-time paid relevant experience of which two (2) years must be in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or

A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate will have

+ A combination of analytical, technical, planning, and communication skills

+ Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills are required

+ Proficiency in working with large datasets, spreadsheet analysis, and statistical analysis is required

+ Proficiency with SQL or similar database analysis languages is desirable

+ Experience and familiarity with transit planning practices and rail operations concepts is desirable

+ Knowledge of the New York City subway system and NYC geography and neighborhoods is desirable.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making 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.