What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy General Manager (Buses – Transportation/Road Operations) position at Metropolitan Transportation Authority?
Description
Job Information
Deputy General Manager (Buses – Transportation/Road Operations)
First Date of Posting: 4/15/2025
Last Date of Posting: 5/06/2025
Authority: OA / TA / MTA Bus
Department: Transportation
Division/Unit: Road Control
Reports To: General Manager
Work Location: Various
Hours of Work: As required
Compensation
Salary Range: $139,488 – Max: $197,982 (Executive 1252 hay points)
Responsibilities
Assists the Road Operations General Manager in managing and coordinating all Transportation, Maintenance, and Central Road Services operations. Will serve as the General Manager in his absence. Conducts special projects and studies for the division. Develops and implements policy and procedures in the division and provides executive direction to the Assistant General Managers and other division management on operating and administrative matters. Ensures departmental compliance with Transit Authority policy and serves as liaison with TA and MTA officials, governmental authorities, public officials, and union officials on any and all issues relevant to borough operations.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Assists the Road Operations General Manager in the delivery of safe, clean, reliable, and cost-effective bus service in the division through the coordination and direction of all Transportation, Maintenance, and Central Road service operations at all division offices within Road Operations. Included in this responsibility is the material forecasting, and the monitoring of facility safety initiatives.
• Assists the General Manager in the development and implementation of annual employee and fiscal resource levels, including pick coordination. Will support borough-wide operational plans, strategies, and production/performance goals. Troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues and assists in the direction of strategic planning functions for the division.
• Assists the General Manager in delivering Labor Relations services throughout the division. Responsibilities include Step I and Step II disciplinary hearings, the identification of areas for initiatives and negotiations, and the implementation of operating procedural changes directly with union officials.
• Assists the General Manager in the directing the delivery of administrative, clerical and computer support services to all locations. Directs the coordination of joint programs with other
divisions (schedules, fare policies, etc.) and outside agencies (DOT, NYPD, Board of Education, etc.). Meets with agency heads and elected officials as needed. Assists in the direction and implementation of unscheduled operations for disasters, construction, and special events.
Education and Experience
- A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and twelve (12) years of full- time experience, at least eight (8) of which shall have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity.
- A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.
Desired Skills
• Previous experience in the title of Assistant General Manager, Operations.
• Knowledge of broad-based managerial disciplines of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a large multi-location, multi-faceted line-based organization.
• The ability to implement executive policies and procedures.
• The ability to formulate plans for the achievement of short and long germ goals.
• In-depth knowledge of transportation operations.
• Must have extensive experience in Road Operations throughout the NYC area.
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”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Salary : $139,488
