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Position at SIRTOA

Title: Superintendent, Transportation Operations & Construction Project Planning

Authority: SIR

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: Staten Island Railway

Location: 1 Bay St Staten Island, NY

Hours: Managerial

Reporting Manager: General Superintendent

Deadline: 8/4/2026

Compensation:

$94,161 - $148, 834 (Grade D)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is accountable for leading the day-to-day management of

operations and/or construction project planning activities in addition to daily Rail

Control Center (RCC) activities, including managing the safe monitoring of trains,

and responding to and conducting investigations of emergencies and operational

incidents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the collection of fares and customer service, and maintaining cleanliness and professional appearance of station areas, auditing operating performance and customer amenities
• Incumbent will also be involved in managing capital construction flagging activities and serving as the principal point of contact for capital programs. Additional duties include involvement in various aspects of administration, planning, hiring, labor relations and the implementation of new business processes.
• Responsible for the management of safety in a proactive manner and safety accountability by ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting of safety audits, implementing corrective actions, and fostering a culture of safety awareness.
• The incumbent will also have financial accountability including the monitoring of the departmental budget, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring expenditures (overtime) align with department and organizational protocols.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation Management, Urban Planning or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Must possess a minimum of 8 years related experience.
• Must possess at least 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience.

DESIRED SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of mass transit/ railroad operations, capital program activities

and cleaning operations.

• General knowledge of Staten Island Railway and DOS Subway operations,

operating rules,

• Labor contracts, and physical characteristics.
• Strong labor relations, and team building skills.
• Strong change management and adaptability skills.
• Proficiency in managing changing and conflicting priorities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office products.

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.

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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.