Assistant Chief - Networks

Description

Job Title:

Assistant Chief
- Networks

Department:
Maintenance of Way

MTA Agency:
Metro-North Railroad

Primary Location(s):
Various

Salary Range: $129,471 - $153,746.1

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: DOT Regulated/Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation:
Non-agreement

Closing Date (if applicable):
Until Filled

Other:
Telework eligible

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Final date to receive applications.

This position is responsible for operation, maintenance and control the Metro-North network communication infrastructure systems as well as dedicated networks for PTC, CTC, SCADA, Radio, PA, and Physical Security Systems. Support operational and corporate communication needs and requirements. This position is directly accountable for planning, directing and managing the communication systems which are a major element of the mission critical voice, train and power control systems as well as the communication components related to revenue collection.

• Provide leadership and technical direction to the railroads backbone Network Infrastructure management workgroup in association with the design, installation, operation and maintenance of the Metro-North wayside and office communication infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and direction in the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance and monitoring support of the CTC, PTC SCADA, PA, radio and security networks.
• Lead the management and execution of revisions and additions to the fiber optic and copper communications systems utilized by the voice, data and control systems throughout the Metro-North operational and corporate territories.
• Directly responsible to monitor and analyze system performances to ensure that all communications services being provided meet the required operational needs of the user or user systems.
• Develop and evaluate network design solutions, system upgrades and revisions from the technical and economic perspective and propose solutions that are efficient and meet the mission parameters for the systems communication services.
• Develop staff and support the workgroup in expanding system knowledge, reducing operational costs and supporting new requirements for the communications systems.
• Provide leadership in supporting Metro-North Safety Program through the execution of required activities and policies associated with personnel working along or on the railroad right-of-way and other locations.
• 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.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the integration of optical and IP networks.
• Knowledge of telecommunication copper and fiber plants.
• Strong working knowledge of LAN, WAN, SONET, DWDM, interior routing protocols, network management, carrier or network troubleshooting experience or comparable experience.
• Strong knowledge of communication services provided by the…