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Chief Officer Engineering
Job ID: 7441
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Maintenance Of Way
Date Posted: Aug 7, 2024
Description
Job Information:
Title: Chief Engineering Officer
First Date of Posting: 07/23/2024
Last Date of Filing: 08/06/2024
Authority: NYCT
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: MOW Engineering
Reports to: Vice President & Chief Maintenance Officer, MOW Engineering
Work Location: 130 Livingston Street
Hours of Work: Managerial
First Date of Posting: 07/23/2024
Last Date of Filing: 08/06/2024
Authority: NYCT
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: MOW Engineering
Reports to: Vice President & Chief Maintenance Officer, MOW Engineering
Work Location: 130 Livingston Street
Hours of Work: Managerial
Candidates selected for this position on the NYC Transit payroll may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page
Compensation:
Salary Range- $155,654 - $220-928 (Hay Point 1510)
Responsibilities:
The selected incumbent will provide executive direction of all technical and engineering services including Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineers, as well as architectural and communication units, and hourly inspection forces, in support of MOW. Responsible for overseeing the design, inspection and coordination of repair/rehab modification and expansion of all right-of-way and DOS facilities and systems. In addition to responsibilities concerning Track, Infra & Signals, this position has assumed responsibility for engineering and technical support for copper and fiber telecommunications, radio frequency communications and for DOS CBTC systems, including New Technology train control systems. Manages the preparation of specifications/drawings for contracts providing maintenance, service and/or construction for track, signals, power & communication systems, facilities and infrastructure. The incumbent is also responsible for the Office Planning group
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, and 15 years of full-time related experience, of which 10 years must have been in managerial/supervisory/administrative capacity; Or A satisfactory combination of education and experience. However, all applicants must possess a valid New York State Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Desired Skills:
- A graduate degree in transportation, engineering, business management, public policy or a comparable discipline is desirable.
- Extensive experience in strategic planning, transportation planning, or project management.
- Experience in the design, construction, maintenance of Railroad Signal System, Track or Railway structures.
- Strong knowledge of Subways and MOW policies, procedures and operations.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MaBSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.
Other Information:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking 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.