The Division of Operations Planning at MTA New York City Transit has posted the following job openings.
Transportation Planner/Staff Analyst in Subway Operations Improvement –
This position will be responsible for undertaking statistical/quantitative analyses of rail operational databases, including running times, dwell times, and delays. Analyzing and reporting on subway performance statistics. Simulating, analyzing, and reporting on operations of current and proposed subway services (both permanent and temporary), including ridership, operational, and cost impacts. Undertaking field work to observe, analyze, and report on temporary and permanent operations. Reviewing proposed capital projects for operational impacts. Assisting in the analysis of long-range planning initiatives. Coordinating with other NYCT departments and divisions, other MTA agencies, and external
contacts.
Transportation Planner/Staff Analyst in Bus Service Planning –
The position will be responsible for helping to plan short and long-term changes to the NYC bus route network including Local, Limited, Express, and/or Selected Bus Service. The incumbent will develop and maintain a database of service and ridership information for planning purposes, prepare reports recommending new or restructured bus routes and services, including ridership projections, customer and operations impacts, and operating costs. The position may also assist in the analysis and management of various long-range planning studies, such as Alternatives Analyses and Environmental Impact Statements and coordination with other NYCT departments, other MTA agencies, and external contacts. The successful candidate is expected to do field work throughout New York City and to represent NYC Transit at public meetings, usually not during normal business hours. A NYS driver’s license is required for this position.
To apply, please visit www.mta.info and click on “Employment” at the bottom left of the MTA homepage. Search for New York City Transit posting #83351 for the Subways Operations Improvement position and #83314 the Bus Service Planning position.