Assistant Deputy Chief Track Maintenance

Description

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Chief Track Maintenance	Department: Maintenance of Way
MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad	Primary Location(s): Various
Salary Range: $ 155,369- $194,212	Regulated/Safety Sensitive: General Safety Sensitive
Union Affiliation: Non-agreement	Closing Date (if applicable): Open until filled
Shift (if applicable): Croton Hudson; Various	Title 55-a (yes or no): No
Other: Not Telework Eligible

ABOUT THE AGENCY

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.

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the Deputy Chief of Track Maintenance in overseeing systemwide track and right-of-way inspection, maintenance, renewal, and resource planning for Metro-North Railroad (MNR). The role facilitates coordination among MNR departments, internal stakeholders, and external partners, as appropriate, to maintain infrastructure integrity, support safe and reliable train operations, and advance long-term state-of-good-repair objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and coordinate track maintenance programs across assigned territories, establishing priorities for inspections, defect remediation, cyclical maintenance, and track renewals in accordance with 49 CFR Part 213 and Metro-North Railroad standards.
• Plan and allocate labor, materials, equipment, and track outage resources to support maintenance and renewal programs; monitor budget utilization, workforce productivity, and work progress; and recommend resource adjustments and operational improvements to the Deputy Chief of Track Maintenance.
• Evaluate maintenance plans, field conditions, and performance metrics to identify recurring defects, assess maintenance needs, and develop corrective actions and long-term improvement strategies to enhance track infrastructure reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Transportation, Operations Control Center (OCC), Engineering, Capital, Construction & Development (C&D), and other Maintenance of Way (MoW) partners to align track access, work protection, construction interfaces, and asset turnover, ensuring safe and efficient execution of maintenance and capital activities.
• Lead field safety reviews, ensure compliance with roadway worker protection requirements, and oversee incident response; verify that supervisors promptly address identified deficiencies and maintain complete and accurate inspection documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and MNR standards.
• Represent the Deputy Chief of Track Maintenance, as assigned, in maintenance planning, emergency response coordination, stakeholder meetings, and operational decision-making related to train service and track infrastructure.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Railroad operations
• FRA Track Safety Standards
• Metro-North track and right-of-way maintenance
• Roadway worker protection
• Ability to direct cross-functional work
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Ability to analyze field and program data
• Experience with Microsoft Office or comparable applications
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and/or comparable applications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with labor agreements and their implementation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of administration and operation of an equipment repair facility.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis and be available for routine weekend coverage.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Public Administration or a related field required. Demonstrated equivalent education, experience or technical credentials to include four (4) additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 10 years of of railroad maintenance or operations experience, including experience in maintenance planning, program coordination, budgeting or performance reporting.
• Minimum 7 years of management of a workforce, process or project.

 PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in Public Administration, Management or related field.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Valid driver’s license

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”).
• Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.
• Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.

HOW TO APPLY:

For Internal Applicants: Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.

For External Applicants: Visit www.mta.info, click the “Careers” link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on “See All Open MTA Positions”. Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.
 

Disclaimer

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