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Job #. Title. Location:

#5155. Assistant Director Strategic Planning. New York

#5156. Deputy Director Long Range Planning. New York

#5157. Senior Planner. New York

Description:

#5155 - Metro-North Railroad, an organization with a vital role in the

economy of New York State and Connecticut, is a subsidiary agency of the

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the largest such authority in

the United States. Metro-North is a dynamic organization with a strong focus

on customer service, safety, new technologies, and service expansion. With a

staff of approximately 5,900 people, Metro-North serves more than one

million customers per week over 384 miles of rail that link historic Grand

Central Terminal (GCT) in New York City and 120 stations in New York State

and Connecticut. Metro-North rewards employee resourcefulness, encourages

innovation and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and

diverse environment. POSITION OBJECTIVE Perform all work related to the

development of the MTA Strategic Business Plan, Capacity Studies, and

Planning Initiatives. Develop investment strategies for key assets of the

railroad such as Rolling Stock and Stations. RESPONSIBILITIES .Provide

leadership and strategic direction for the annual formulation of the

Strategic Business Plan. .Provide leadership and strategic direction for the

formulation and monitoring of the following: 1) Annual Rolling Stock Plan

which sets the investment strategy for the railroad. 2) Work will include

establishing Action Plans, holding meetings with appropriate staff, etc. 3)

Management of Planning and Engineering Studies (i.e. Harlem Line Capacity

Study). 4) Preparation of Asset Strategies setting investment plans for

select assets (e.g. stations, shops and yards, etc.). 5) Coordination with

specific operating departments on investment planning and implementation. 6)

Serve as a liaison with MTA, outside agencies, state and local officials.

#5156 - The purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Long Range

Planning in the management of major planning studies and Environmental

Impact Statements (EIS), including the current North White Plains EIS and

the EIS for Penn Station Access. RESPONSIBILITIES .Direct and assist in the

implementation of all phases of major planning studies and EIS, including

development of conceptual designs and operating/service plans, following all

applicable Federal regulations & guidelines, ensuring eligibility for and

obtaining of federal funds, and progressing EIS projects through

negotiations and obtaining a Record of Decision. .Coordinate, communicate

and disseminate all North White Plains (NWP), Penn Station Access (PSA ) and

major EIS related issues within Metro-North Railroad with other Metro-North

Railroad departments. Prepare evaluations and analytical reports. Develop

actionable recommendations to resolve operational, institutional and

governmental issues. -Manage the various consultants selected to conduct

planning studies and EIS tasks for PSA, NWP and other major EIS related

projects. Direct Metro-North's Assistant Director and Managers working on

NWP, PSA, PSA-related projects (i.e. Access to the Regions Core) and other

major EIS projects as assigned. .Act as liaison with all public agencies, as

well as local political and community task forces, as needed. Maintain

working relationships with federal and state agencies, e.g. FTA, NYSDOT,

NYSDEC, SHPO, etc. Make presentations to internal and external groups as

needed.

#5157 - Manage and coordinate Metro-North Railroad Capital Planning

initiatives for the Capital Program effort. RESPONSIBILITIES .Coordinate

capital planning initiatives such as the Twenty Year Needs Assessment and 5

Year Capital Plan including preparing analyses, supporting documentation and

tracking projects and the program. .Assist in development of long-term

strategies for the company for inclusion in the Twenty Year Needs

Assessment/Capital Plan. .Perform capital project specific analyses,

including cost benefit analyses. .Work with MTA Real Estate on various

projects impacting the railroad such as the station net leasing program.

Tasks include financial analysis, design reviews, etc. .Represent

Metro-North at committees, local forums, with outside organizations, local

communities.

Qualifications:

#5155 - Excellent knowledge of business and management principles involved

in strategic planning, allocation of people and resources. .Excellent

ability to formulate and implement improved processes and procedures.

.Excellent ability to interact with internal departments, and as necessary

City, State and Federal agencies during project development and

implementation. .Knowledge of cost analysis. .Ability to clearly present

material to senior executives, public officials or community groups as

needed. .Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills. .Strong

leadership skills to foster teamwork. .Strong oral and written communication

skills. .Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft

Project , AutoCAD and/or Primavera scheduling software and/or comparable

applications. .Must have a valid driver's license. REQUIRED

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE .Minimum seven (7) years of business planning

experience with emphasis on strategic planning and development, design

strategies and implementation. .Minimum five (5) years of experience

managing a staff. PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE .Bachelor's Degree in

Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering and/or

related field. .Master's Degree in Planning/Engineering. OTHER COMMENTS

.This is a safety sensitive position and subject to toxicological testing.

SELECTION CRITERIA To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1)

meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written

examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which

includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during

which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications

for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all

qualified applicants are granted an interview. Metro-North may also require

the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company

extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical

examination, which may include toxicological testing. MTA Metro-North

Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer

#5156 - Strong knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules

and regulations as they relate to land use, environmental planning and/or

impact studies. .Demonstrated leadership skills to foster teamwork.

.Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent presentation

skills. .Excellent ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment

and decision-making. .Excellent negotiation skills. .Must be detail

oriented, with strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills.

.Strong planning and organizational skills. .Excellent ability to present

material to Senior Executives in MNR, other MTA Agencies, public officials

or community groups. .Strong project management skills with adherence to

deadlines and quality control of work products. .Working knowledge of

Microsoft Office,(i.e. Project), AutoCAD and/or comparable applications.

.Must have a valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION .Familiarity

with different modes of public transportation, including light rail and/or

buses. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE .Minimum eight (8) years of

increasingly responsible business experience with emphasis on planning

and/or environmental impact studies, to include the management and

development of projects and/or work groups, preferably in a transportation

operation. PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE .Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in

Business, Planning, Environmental Studies, Engineering and/or related field.

OTHER COMMENTS .This is a safety sensitive position and subject to

toxicological testing.

#5157 - .Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with and

coordinate multiple departments for task completion. .Strong management and

coordination skills are required to develop projects. .Strong oral and

written communication skills. .Ability to work independently and to meet

tight deadlines. .Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and

prioritize workloads while adhering to deadlines. .Good quantitative,

analytical and cost benefit assessment skills. .Working knowledge of

Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications. .Strong organizational and

project management skills. .Strong Presentation skills. REQUIRED

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE .Minimum four (4) years experience in planning, and/or

transportation planning which includes experience in project management and

analysis. PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE .Bachelor's Degree or Masters

Degree in Business Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Transportation

Planning and/or a related field.

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