Vice President

Description

• Direct investigation of all modified criteria, collision, and customer bus accidents. Assist OSS in investigating PTSB accidents. Review/analyze accident trends and develop long/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 and at 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 a two-shift training operation. Direct the conduct of check rides. Direct and lead the execution of Buses Transportation Training initiatives. Oversee the development, initiation, and direction of all Transportation Training activities for over 18,000 employees on the operation of the All-Electric Bus Fleet, Hydrogen Bus Program, and E-mirror technology. Head the procurement process and implementation for the new Bus Simulators, incorporating advanced technologies such as the capability for Electric Bus simulation analyze each vendors deliverables, SLA's and ensure the simulator meets the training needs of the Agency.
• Establish, implement, and control all standards, procedures, and priorities for the delivery of depot based technical training in all depots. Provide staff to monitor effectiveness of these programs. Formulate guidelines and procedures to bolster the execution of the agency's strategic safety priorities, including the implementation of the bus operator compartment full enclosure and collision avoidance features, to improve employee availability and reduce IOD claims. Serve as co-chair of the DOB Assault Committee which is developing recommendations to reduce assaults and the risk of injury from other hazards and to monitor and give input on police deployment to ensure the safety of Bus Operators.
• Direct the staff development function which is responsible for ensuring that all DOB managers P/T's, and admin/clerical employees have the supervisory, technical, and analytical skills required for effective/efficient job performance. Conduct focus groups and direct related DOB policy/strategy development. Develop and implement team building and professional development strategies for all levels of employees in the Department of Buses. Direct the research and incorporation of development strategies utilized in external corporations. Direct succession planning for DOB. Contribute/support the development of bus operator recruitment strategies and special events. Serves as a key liaison and subject matter expert for the department of Buses interests with PTSB, NYS DMV hours of service enforcements.

1. A Baccalaureate’s degree from an accredited college in Transportation Management, or a satisfactory equivalent and fifteen (15) years of satisfactory full-time related professional experience, and at least eight (8) years of which must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent of combined education and experience requirements 

• Master's degree, Preferred.
• Knowledge of learning theory needs analysis, behavioral objectives, curriculum development and evaluation techniques.
• In depth knowledge of organization development, labor relations and planning. Accident investigations. Procedures, New York City transit rules and regulations, 1980 laws, and safe bus operation procedures.