Deputy Chief of Track Maintenance

Job Title:

Deputy Chief of Track Maintenance

Department:
Maintenance of Way

MTA Agency:
Metro‑North Railroad

Primary Location(s):
Various

Salary Range: $159,522 - $189,430

Regulated/Safety Sensitive: DOT Regulated/Safety Sensitive

Union Affiliation:
Non‑agreement

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Shift: Title 55‑a (yes or no):
Not Applicable. Other:
Not 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 for its employees.

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

Direct and manage all aspects of the Track Department's maintenance resources (i.e., budgets, labor, material and equipment) to ensure Metro‑North's track and right‑of‑way are maintained in safe operating condition. This position requires a focus on forecasting, planning and implementation of long‑range maintenance programs and coordination with the Capital Department for planning and reviewing designs for capital programs.

• Provide leadership and direction by managing and controlling all resources (labor, material, and equipment) in association with the design, inspection, and maintenance of Metro‑North’s track and right‑of‑way. This includes developing and managing all budgets for the Track Department. This also includes ensuring all Track sub‑departments are aligned in their efforts and effectively collaborating and communicating with all parties to efficiently and safely complete Track work.
• Act as department lead in supporting Metro‑North’s safety program through the execution of required activities and policies associated with personnel working on the tracks and along the right‑of‑way, such as book of rules, roadway worker, physical characteristics, and efficiency testing.
• Research, develop, and institute new programs that develop staff and support work groups in expanding system knowledge, reducing operational costs, and supporting new requirements for improvement and expansion of Metro‑North’s track and right‑of‑way.
• Manage staff in ensuring compliance with mandated Federal Railroad Administration regulations, track safety standard 49 CFR Part 213, and MNR’s MW 4 Manual, as well as establishing Metro‑North’s standards and requirements for cyclical maintenance of the track and right‑of‑way.
• Provide leadership and direction in developing long‑term planning and strategies for track system improvements to meet the operational needs of the future.
• Serve as liaison between Track and all other Departments, outside agencies, customers, the public, and various stakeholders to progress maintenance and capital projects to assure the infrastructure is in a state of good repair.
• 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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience regarding critical components of track structure.
• Strong knowledge of Metro‑North’s track, right‑of‑way, stations, and structural infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of installation and inspection requirement on Metro‑North’s territories.
• Knowledge of engineering services required for railroad and corporate operations.
• Knowledge of FRA regulations and AREMA practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze new and existing…