Senior Manager Climate Sustainability Planning

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Summary

The Senior Manager of Climate Sustainability Planning will substantially contribute to the MTA's emissions reduction strategies. More specifically, this position will be responsible for integrating sustainability priorities into the multi-billion dollar 5-year MTA Capital Plan that underpins the continued mobility of the MTA region.

This position is responsible for leading key initiatives, analyzing strategies and capital projects, developing asset investment strategies and planning tools, representing MTA policies to internal and external stakeholders, and implementing long-range sustainability strategies and issues. For more information on MTA's climate programs, visit new.mta.info/climate.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Climate Sustainability Planning will manage and advance MTA's emissions reduction strategies for fleets, which include initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buses, trains, and service vehicles.

Collaborate in managing the zero-emission bus fleet transition, including infrastructure planning, to advance MTA's goal to transition to a zero-emission bus fleet.

Identify and implement strategies to achieve interim emission reductions by evaluating hybrid buses or renewable diesel.

Coordinate with the Department of Buses to develop an optimized plan to charge battery electric buses.

Align zero-emission infrastructure planning with depot state-of-good-repair needs and real estate needs.

Identify emerging technologies that can aid fleet transition and work across the agency to implement appropriate pilots of new technologies and evaluate tradeoffs between capital and operating costs and benefits.

Lead the MTA-wide transition to a zero-emission non-revenue vehicle (NRV) fleet by supporting agencies on their respective fleet transitions.

Coordinate with agency fleet managers to ensure MTA is on track with planned transitions.

Oversee the planning, design, and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure;

Advanced procurements for public charging access, electric charging hardware and network service plans.

Identify emerging technology that can expedite fleet transitions and design and pursue relevant pilots.

Manage MTA's compliance obligations with respect to fleet requirements under State Executive Orders.

Advance preliminary pathways toward long-term transition to low- and zero-emission locomotives.

Track purchases and performance of revenue and non-revenue locomotives agency-wide, including new dual-mode and hybrid locomotives.

Advance feasibility studies for zero-emission locomotive alternatives.

Advance feasibility studies for charging to support hybrid work locomotives.

Identify and pursue external funding to support bus, rail, and vehicle fleet transition initiatives.

Prepare competitive grant applications and support other MTA departments on relevant grant applications.

Pursue Federal rebates through IRA-enabled direct-pay tax incentives and Identify and pursue external funding to support technology pilots and demonstrations.

Additional responsibilities include:

Build close working relationships and collaboration across C&D and the MTA family; 

Develop and present planning information, processes, and results to stakeholders.

Create new and meaningful means for public communication of MTA's capital plans and sustainability goals.  

Manage in-house production of deliverables and limited consultant engagements;

Selecting, developing, and managing direct and indirect reports, including professional coaching and counseling.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Masters degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Transportation Planning, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of four (4) years of managerial experience.

A Master's degree is preferred.

Competencies:

Excellent organizational, written, oral and presentation skills. Strong strategic planning abilities.

Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve creatively.

Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-profile, high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in analytical applications. Proficiency with GIS, Illustrator, and large database systems.

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

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").

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Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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.