Position at MTA Construction & Development
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JOB TITLE:
Senior Manager, Asset Planning
AGENCY:
Construction & Development
DEPT/DIV:
Planning/Capital Asset Planning
REPORTS TO:
Senior Director, Asset Planning
WORK LOCATION:
Graybar Building
HOURS OF WORK:
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)
HAY POINTS:
775
SALARY RANGE:
$110,909 to $150,996
DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
Summary
The Senior Manager will be responsible for recommending and shaping the future of the greater New York region by substantially contributing to the MTA's capital planning and strategy. More specifically, this position will be responsible for managing the efforts that support and contribute to the development of a multi-billion dollar 5-year MTA Capital Plan that identifies the critical transportation investments necessary to ensure the continued mobility of the MTA region. This position will work directly with senior staff in the development of the MTA's Twenty-Year Needs Assessment, a precursor to the Capital Plan, that includes a systematic analysis of multiple transportation investment proposals and initiatives.
This position is responsible for developing and analyzing strategies and capital program projects, managing studies of critical planning issues, developing asset investment strategies and planning tools, representing MTA policies with stakeholders, and working on long-range transportation strategies and topics. In conjunction with senior staff, the Senior Manager will train and guide junior staff.
Responsibilities
The Senior Manager will be responsible for planning for the MTA's capital assets, such as railcars, buses, stations, tracks, structures, signals, communications, power, yards, and facilities, that together make up the millions of components that enable the MTA to move millions of New Yorkers every day. The Senior Manager will contribute substantially to all, or a subset therein, of the following core Planning activities:
Other anticipated responsibilities include:
Manage development and improvement of asset planning tools and strategies, including but not limited to power, communications, and signals assets.
Identify and utilize best practices to develop and manage data sets and analytics.
Manage all aspects of capital plans and strategies, including consultant teams contracted by MTA to assist in major planning initiatives.
Manage review processes and finalize technical documents.
Gather, update, and analyze analytical data.
Manage the development and review of agency plans.
Presenting to Executive leadership, the MTA Board, external agencies, and public stakeholders in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner.
Managing and mentoring junior staff.
Develop presentations, maps, graphics, and other public-facing documentation.
Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze contexts and implications of transportation improvements.
Analyze, assess, interpret, and present a wide variety of data to understand and represent the capital needs of the MTA agencies.
Present findings of various analyses to MTA senior staff, operating agencies, the public, and non-MTA agencies in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner.
Utilize large databases of information, including asset assessments, asset inventories, regional planning information, transit usage, and socio-economic and demographic information, to develop planning tools for prioritization that underpin the agency's capital strategy.
Working directly with senior staff on key policy issues.
Managing various studies and initiatives.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, data science or a related field,
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, preferably in transportation,
Must have at least four (4) years in the management of large projects or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization.
Master's degree preferred.
AICP or PE certification is a strong plus.
Competencies:
Strong writing and presentation skills.
Strong supervisory and technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office, data analytics, visualization tools, and spatial analysis using GIS or similar mapping tools.
Knowledge of database management, programming, and other skills related to "big data" or data science.
Ability to perform in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses using a variety of tools and datasets.
Strong time and task management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and maximize the output of a small staff.
Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of the MTA regional network and operating context, as well as local, state, and federal transportation and policies.
The ability to work with both senior-level staff and technical personnel on a diverse array of issues.
The ability to interface with senior political and business representatives.
Knowledge of railroad/transit power, communications, and signals assets a plus
Selection Criteria
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
Other Information
As an MTA Construction & Development employee, you may be required to complete the New York State financial disclosure statement – annually if your position earns $101,379 (this figure is subject to change) per year if the position is designated as a policymaker.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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.
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