MTA New York City Transit
Bronx, New York, United States
(on-site)
Posted 20 days ago
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $165,495.00 – $226,953.00
Salary – Type: Yearly Salary
Job Function: Management
Description:
We’re Hiring a Vice President, Safety & Training for MTA Bus Operations
Job Posting Number: 10379
careers.mta.org
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking an experienced and innovative
Vice President, Safety & Training, to provide executive planning, direction, and control of all
Department of Buses safety programs, performance programs, operating training and personnel
development programs, for the NYCT Department of Buses and MTA Bus Company.
The successful candidate will have a passion for public service and have the experience to direct
the investigation of modified criteria, collision, and customer bus accidents, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. In addition, the Vice President of Safety will serve as the NYCT’s
coordinator of all functions mandated under the federal commercial driver’s license and New
York State motor vehicle law, section 19A, and will be fully accountable for ensuring NYCT’s
compliance with federal, state and local regulations affecting licensing, certification and/or
endorsement requirements for operating a revenue vehicle and other equipment necessary for the
safe operation and delivery of NYCT services. Further, this role will direct a two-shift training
operation for hourly and supervisory personnel and, direct and lead the execution of Buses
Transportation Training initiatives, including but not limited to the design, development,
implementation, and continuous improvement of all operations training related to the transition
to a zero emissions fleet and E-Mirror technology.
Your Mission:
- Establish, implement and control all standards, procedures, and priorities for the delivery of
depot-based technical training, in all depots. - Review and analyze accident trends and develop long-and short-term programs to reduce
accidents. - Direct safety hearings, rate all bus accidents and evaluate performance of bus operators with
two or more accidents in the last year. - Oversee the development and execution of the Bus Operator Behavioral Awareness Pilot
program aimed at assisting Bus Operators in cultivating safer driving practices, reducing
collisions, and minimizing expenses related to litigation and claims. - Execute the development and implementation of an enhanced de-escalation training plan by
partnering with external vendors and creating a comprehensive curriculum to align with
measures aimed at mitigating assaults. - Plan, direct, and deliver all transportation training and maintenance CDL training, education,
and development programs for Department of Bus operating personnel. Plan and direct the
monitoring of incumbent skill levels to ensure suitability for service. - Direct the staff development function which is responsible for ensuring that all MTA
Department of Buses managers, administrative and clerical staff employees have the
supervisory, technical and analytical skills required for effective and efficient job
performance.
Who We’re Looking For: - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Transportation Management, or a
satisfactory equivalent. - Minimum of 15 years of related experience, including, eight (8) years of
managerial/supervisory experience. - Knowledge of learning needs analysis theory, behavioral objectives, curriculum
development, and evaluation techniques. - In-depth knowledge of organizational development, labor relations and planning, accident
investigation procedures and bus safety operation.
This position offers a compensation range of $165,495 – $226,953, and a robust benefits
package that includes, but is not limited to the following:
Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
Pension Plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs.
New York’s 529 College Saving Plan.
Municipal Credit Union.
Transportation Pass.
And more!
To view the full position description, education, and experience requirements, and to apply, visit
careers.mta.org and Search by Job Posting Number: 10379 or click here:
https://careers.mta.org/jobs/15517974-vice-president-safety-and-training-buses
The 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.
For more information and to apply click here.