Job ID: 17144

Business Unit: Metro-North Railroad

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Operating Rules Dept Admin

Date Posted: Aug 28, 2026

Description

Job Title: Rules Examiner

Department: Safety

MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad

Primary Location(s): Various

Salary Range: $140,022.84

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Non-DOT Regulated/Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation: Non-agreement

Closing Date (if applicable): Until Filled

Shift (if applicable):

Title 55-a (yes or no): Not Applicable

Other: Telework eligible

JOB SUMMARY

The Rules Examiner is responsible for ensuring compliance with Metro-North Railroad operating rules and applicable regulatory requirements through the conduct of field audits, employee instruction, and testing. This role supports the qualification and certification of employees in roadway worker protection and operating rules. The position also manages the delivery of training programs, including coordination with client departments, scheduling of trainees, management of resource needs, maintenance of required records, and completion of associated administrative responsibilities in support of safe and compliant railroad operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct annual qualification classes for Locomotive Engineers, Conductor Flags and Maintenance of Way employees in the instruction, interpretation, testing, examination, and qualification of Operating Rules, with emphasis on Roadway Worker Protection and compliance to the Federal regulation. Conduct Operational Testing audits of Conductor-Flags and M of W Department employees for compliance to Federal regulations governing Roadway Worker Protection.
• Provide other Operating and Engineering Department employees, Supervisors, Training Officers, and employees of freight tenant railroads with the instruction, interpretation, examination and qualification of Operating Rules, Special Instructions, Electrical Instructions for Operating Employees, Equipment Operating Instructions, Emergency Instructions, and applicable Federal Regulations.
• Work with the tenant freight railroads for compliance and review of current Operating Rules and Special Instructions including Positive Train Control. Conduct Operational Testing of tenant railroad employees for compliance with MNR Operating Rules and Federal Regulation
• Coordinate with Metro-North and CDOT Project Management to ensure compliance to the Roadway Worker Protection regulation.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be proficient in creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations on Operating Rules instruction in a classroom and field setting.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and interpret operationally critical documents and generate concise reports
• Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have proficient time management, planning, analytical and organizational skills
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
• Must be available to work various days and hours, including nights and weekends
• Must be available to work along Metro-North Railroad territory.

The following is/are preferred:

• Familiarity with Code of Federal Regulations Part 49: 214, 217, 218, 236
• Freight Railroad experience.
• Ability to identify potential risks and hazards to train operation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Power BI
• Experience in developing and delivering training
• Supervisory experience
• Familiarity with foreign/tenant railroad's operating rules (NORAC, GCOR, CSX, NS, etc.)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) in Business Administration or related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education and/or technical credentials to include four (4) additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Rules Examiner, Conductor, Engineer or RTC in a Transportation/Operations environment.

The following is/are preferred : None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required :

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to qualify on Roadway Worker Protection within 60 Days
• Qualified on MNR Operating Rules and Special Instructions, Emergency Instructions, Electrical Instructions for Operating Employees, Equipment Operating Instructions. If from another railroad must be qualified on Metro-North Railroad's Rules of the Operating Department within 60 Days

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").
• Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.
• Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

HOW TO APPLY:

For Internal Applicants : Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.

For External Applicants : Visit www.mta.info , click the "Careers" link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on "See All Open MTA Positions". Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.