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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Vice President, Safety & Training (Buses)

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $227K/yr

15+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for providing transportation services in New York. They are seeking a Vice President of Safety & Training to oversee all safety programs, training initiatives, and compliance with regulations for the Department of Buses.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

This position is accountable for providing executive planning, direction, and control of all Department of Buses safety programs, performance programs, operating training, and personnel development programs

It is responsible for directing the investigation of modified criteria, collision and customer bus accidents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Serves as NYCT's coordinator of all functions mandated under the federal commercial driver's license and New York State motor vehicle law, section 19A and is fully accountable for ensuring NYCT's compliance with federal, state and local regulations affecting licensing, certification and/or endorsement requirements for operating a revenue vehicle and other equipment necessary for the safe operation and delivery of NYCT services

Direct a two-shift training operation for hourly and supervisory personnel

Direct and lead the execution of Buses Transportation Training initiatives, including but not limited to the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all operations training related to the transition to a zero emissions fleet and E-Mirror technology

Direct investigation of all modified criteria, collision, and customer bus accidents

Assist OSS in investigating PTSB accidents

Review/analyze accident trends and develop long/short term programs to reduce accidents

Direct safety hearings, rate all bus accidents and evaluate performance of bus operators with two or more accidents in the last year

Oversee the development and execution of the Bus Operator Behavioral Awareness Pilot program aimed at assisting Bus Operators in cultivating safer driving practices and at reducing collisions and minimizing expenses related to litigation and claims

Execute the development and implementation of an enhanced de-escalation training plan by partnering with external vendors and creating a comprehensive curriculum to align with measures aimed at mitigating assaults

Plan, direct, and deliver all transportation training and maintenance CDL training, education, and development programs for Department of Bus operating personnel

Plan and direct the monitoring of incumbent skill levels to ensure suitability for service

Direct a two-shift training operation

Direct the conduct of check rides

Direct and lead the execution of Buses Transportation Training initiatives

Oversee the development, initiation, and direction of all Transportation Training activities for over 18,000 employees on the operation of the All-Electric Bus Fleet, Hydrogen Bus Program, and E-mirror technology

Head the procurement process and implementation for the new Bus Simulators, incorporating advanced technologies such as the capability for Electric Bus simulation analyze each vendors deliverables, SLA's and ensure the simulator meets the training needs of the Agency

Establish, implement, and control all standards, procedures, and priorities for the delivery of depot based technical training in all depots

Provide staff to monitor effectiveness of these programs

Formulate guidelines and procedures to bolster the execution of the agency's strategic safety priorities, including the implementation of the bus operator compartment full enclosure and collision avoidance features, to improve employee availability and reduce IOD claims

Serve as co-chair of the DOB Assault Committee which is developing recommendations to reduce assaults and the risk of injury from other hazards and to monitor and give input on police deployment to ensure the safety of Bus Operators

Direct the staff development function which is responsible for ensuring that all DOB managers P/T's, and admin/clerical employees have the supervisory, technical, and analytical skills required for effective/efficient job performance

Conduct focus groups and direct related DOB policy/strategy development

Develop and implement team building and professional development strategies for all levels of employees in the Department of Buses

Direct the research and incorporation of development strategies utilized in external corporations

Direct succession planning for DOB

Contribute/support the development of bus operator recruitment strategies and special events

Serves as a key liaison and subject matter expert for the department of Buses interests with PTSB, NYS DMV hours of service enforcements

Qualification

Safety program managementTransportation training developmentAccident investigationLearning theory knowledgeLabor relations knowledgeTeam buildingProfessional developmentCurriculum developmentBehavioral objectivesNew York City transit rules

Required

A Baccalaureate's degree from an accredited college in Transportation Management, or a satisfactory equivalent and fifteen (15) years of satisfactory full-time related professional experience, and at least eight (8) years of which must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity; or

A satisfactory equivalent of combined education and experience requirements

Preferred

Master's degree, Preferred

Knowledge of learning theory needs analysis, behavioral objectives, curriculum development and evaluation techniques

In depth knowledge of organization development, labor relations and planning

Accident investigations

Procedures, New York City transit rules and regulations, 1980 laws, and safe bus operation procedures

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees