What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Rail Service Planning position at NJ Transit?
Senior Director, Rail Service Planning
Rail Operations
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Roles and Responsibilities :
- Manages Rail Service Planning staff in development and publication of employee timetables, public schedules, and electronic schedule data for ongoing rail service.
- Coordinates planned rail scheduling activities, initiatives, and proposals with external agencies and internal departments
- Manage and support rail operations response to temporary conditions or unplanned events that affect delivery of scheduled service (e.g., severe weather, infrastructure outage, resource availability) as required.
- Develop recommendations for adjustment to existing services, in response to business conditions, interagency coordination needs, planned infrastructure projects, special events, or other NJ TRANSIT objectives.
- Coordinate with department staff and consultants on matters relating to delivery of long range service plans, including assessment of capabilities of proposed infrastructure projects, operating plans, and interface with planned supporting projects.
- Manage collection of rail ridership information in support of FTA and Title VI compliance efforts, as required.
- Implements quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure high quality work products.
- Provide timely responses to internal and external inquiries as they arise.
- Lead administrator for TrainPlan scheduling system, coordinating user access and ensuring downstream systems receive necessary schedule updates.
- Monitor operations performance and directs research and corrective schedule actions.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications :
Knowledge and Skills Required :
At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package :
401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.
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Job Details
City : Newark
State : NJ
