Description
JOB TITLE: Senior Manager Service Strategy
DEPT/DIV: Operations Administration
LOCATION: Manhattan - Midtown
Full/Part Time: Full
Application Deadline: Until Filled
This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to the Application Deadline.
Compensation
Grade G
Salary range: $89,892 - $117,983
Opening:
MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service and rewarding opportunities to its employees.
Position Objective
This position will manage the modeling/simulation of MNR operating plans to assess proposed operation service plans to accommodate Capital Program Infrastructure improvements, Maintenance of Way state of good repair, and short-term & long-term operational strategies. It will also support the MNR service planning team using models, simulations, and analytics for validating assumptions and ensuring operational resiliency. Maintain MNR's in-house model within RTC. Position will also ensure schedule adherence to service standards and identify strategies to close gaps as needed and serve as technical liaison to MTA headquarters for schedule-related data.
Responsibilities:
Perform and analyze simulations, models, and analyses to assess proposed short-term and mid-term operating changes from MNR Service Planning, CTDOT, and MTA C&D consultants to validate/invalidate assumptions with a high degree of certainty
Perform simulations to reflect real-world infrastructure demand for weekly, monthly, and yearly track outages to estimate operational performance and identify risk to OTP from oversaturation of usage
Analyze train performance using the signal system and GPS data to validate the performance of the train within the model
Analyze simulation results and prepare analysis/reports for stakeholder review
Maintain MNR in-house RTC model to ensure accurate simulations
Ensure all schedules promote safety and efficiency of operations
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
Other Information
As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $108,638.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.
Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
Selection Criteria
Due to the competitive nature of the selection process, not all qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position are guaranteed an interview. To be selected for a position, one must meet the following criteria: (1) satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, (2) if applicable, successfully pass a written and practical exam, (3) satisfy a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), and (4) pass a verbal interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing. Failure to pass any step within the hiring process will result in the disqualification of your application
Additional Criteria for Current Employees: Current Metro-North employees must be in active service to be eligible for consideration. Agreement Employees applying for a position outside of their present craft are required to have worked in your current union for at least one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, including on-the-job training or lock-in requirement, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.). If you are transferring to another craft, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present union. Non-agreement employees must have worked in your current position for a minimum of one (1) year preceding the Application Deadline. Along with a background investigation (including but not limited to, employment, education, and criminal history), employees are also subject to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation not limited to discipline records and performance assessments.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.mta.info
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS HOME page or the JOB DESCRIPTION page.
For instructions on completing the online application, go to the MTA intranet site and click on the PeopleSoft Information hyperlink. From there select the User Guides hyperlink to gain access to the "Viewing/Applying for Jobs Online" guide under the Recruiting section of the page.
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.
MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.