Full-Time
Special Inspector (Assistant Chief)
Posted on 8/21/2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$108k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Travel may be required to other MTA locations; may require evenings/weekends.
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- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with no restrictions
- Experience in supervising and/or managing field operations and/or personnel
- Ability to identify and report on trends, hot spots, and areas requiring greater attention
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and exercise good judgment
- PC skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Suite
- Ability to work in a high-stress and high-volume environment
- Knowledge of Home Investigation and Doctor Verification procedures
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five (5) years of full-time experience as an investigator, of which one (1) year must have been as an investigator in the field, or a satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience
- Assist the Director of LCC in executing Home Investigation, Doctor Verification, and other Employee Availability functions.
- Manage the fleet of vehicles assigned to the Special Inspector team, including maintenance, inspections, mileage, fuel cards, parking locations, etc.
- Assign and oversee Doctor Verifications and enter new providers in the Doctor Table.
- Email AWOL/Not Found and Fraud DANs to the appropriate field teams to be served.
- Monitor sick logs for individuals with extended periods of absence.
- Conduct field investigations including home inspections, doctor verifications, audits, or suspected doctor office or department fraud.
- Other duties as assigned.
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
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