Description Position at New York City Transit
JOB INFORMATION:
Title:
Superintendent, Track
Authority:
TA
Department:
Subways
Division/Unit:
MOW / Track
Location:
130 Livingston St
Hours:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Reporting Manager (if Applicable)
Vice President, MOW Track
Deadline (if Applicable)
11/19/26
Compensation:
$152,072 (UTLO Grade D)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The position plans, organizes, and is accountable for managing projects and providing
oversight of personnel and activities within MOW Track subdivision's which consists of
Track Construction, Subway Maintenance, System Maintenance and Track Cleaning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide managerial direction and coordinate activities related to Fabrication, Track Construction, Subway Maintenance and Track Cleaning in specified geographic areas.
- Provide timely coordination and implementation of safety procedures.
- Disseminate and implement policy changes and modifications and provide administrative support.
- May be required to assist as needed and liaise with upper management.
- Oversee subordinates performing duties that may include developing cost estimates, oversees training compliance, contract management, coordinating general orders, providing necessary inspection, and performing maintenance repair and/or construction activities to ensure safe and reliable Transit Track Operation.
- Assume the duties and responsibilities to the General Superintendent in their absence.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A High School Diploma or its educational equivalent.
- Six (6) years of professional experience.
- Three (3) years of managerial/supervisory experience.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- A bachelor's degree in Transportation Management preferred.
- Knowledge of transit operations, track maintenance, and construction.
- Knowledge of NYCT rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of railroad safety standards and material procurement.
- Knowledge in the repair, testing, maintenance, reconstruction, rehabilitation and installation of track.
- Ability to check track outages with work train usage and power removal.
- Knowledge of all safety rules and safe work practices.
- Knowledge of contract management and Training Compliance.
SELECTION METHOD
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.
All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
OTHER INFORMATION
Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)
As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $115,252 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.
For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page
TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
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. 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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