Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Position at MABSTOA

Job Information: 

Title Planner/Analyst Series

First Date of Posting: 3/1/2024

Last Date of Filing: Open till filled. 

Authority: OA / TA

Department: Operations Planning

Division/Unit: Subway Schedules

Reports to: Deputy Director

Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

Hours of Work: 9AM to 5PM 

Responsibilities 

The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and producing efficient, cost-effective, and reliable supplemental timetables and crew work programs for NYCT subway lines. 

The incumbent will also assist in the analysis and distribution of key statistics, cost files, and budget analyses related to Subway Schedules. 

Compensation 

Planner Series (OA) 

Principal Transportation Planner (OA): $91,050 - $120,924 

Senior Transportation Planner (OA): $85,921 – $109,536 

Transportation Planner (OA): $75,649 - $97,423 

Assistant Transportation Planner (OA): $64,687 - $76,579 

Analyst Series (OA) 

Assoc. Staff Analyst (OA): $85,316 - $110,468 

Assoc. Staff Analyst (TA): $77,356 - $100,155 (New Hire Rate: $67,264) 

Staff Analyst II (OA): $75,475 - $84,060 

Staff Analyst II (TA): $68,430 - $76,213 (New Hire Rate: $59,505) 

Staff Analyst I (OA): $65,003 - $76,955 

Staff Analyst I (TA): $58,934 - $69,771 (New Hire Rate: $51,245) 

TA EMPLOYEES MUST BE PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST, STAFF ANALYST I OR STAFF ANALYST II IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED 

Education and Experience 

Principal Transportation Planner 

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science or related fields; and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. 

Senior Transportation Planner 

A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science or related fields; and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. 

Transportation Planner 

Must possess education as stated above plus two (2) years of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. 

Assistant Transportation Planner 

Must possess education as stated above plus one (1) year of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. 

Associate Staff Analyst 

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college with a major in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and ONE(1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, fiscal management or in a related field; OR
2. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and THREE (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in 1 above.

Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II 

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full time professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or
3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma. 

Desired Skills 

Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills

Proficiency in technical writing and data analysis

Fluency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word and GIS

Knowledge of New York City Transit subway and/or bus system and the geography of New York City are highly desirable. 

Selection Method 

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

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate (if necessary) 

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. 

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