Staff Analyst Series-Strategic Priorities (Buses)

Title Analyst Series- Strategic Priorities (Buses) Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title Analyst Series- Strategic Priorities (Buses) Authority TA/OA/MTA Bus Department Regional Bus Company Division/Unit Strategic Priorities Location: Hours As required Telework (if Applicable) Reporting Manager (if Applicable): Deadline (if Applicable) Compensation\Authority - Union

TA - OSA

OA - TWU

MTA Bus- TWU Staff Analyst I $73,571 - $87,099 New Hire: $63,972

• 71,203 - $84,295
• 70,856 – $83,882

Staff Analyst II $85,425 - $95,142 New Hire: $ 74,284

• 82,673 - $92,077
• 82,271 – $91,627

Associate Staff Analyst

• 93,453 - $121,004
• 92,998 – $120,414

Job Summary This position supports the Strategic Priorities Group in the Department of Buses, by providing technical assistance on strategic projects that improve bus service and bus operations. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of transit planning practices and some familiarity with bus operations. This position will be responsible for performing data collection and analysis, tracking project goals, and reporting key metrics and progress of bus strategic initiatives to leadership. Responsibilities Responsibilities of this position may be included, but are not limited to: Support the planning, development, tracking, and implementation of strategic priorities across the Department of Buses. Conduct quantitative analysis of bus operations data (running times, frequency, reliability, etc.) to identify performance trends, operational gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership to inform decision making. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving depot operations, planning, facilities, transportation, and operations support teams. Monitor progress on key projects and ensure milestones and deliverables remain on schedule. Research best practices in transit operations Develop KPIs and performance frameworks to measure success of strategic initiatives. Identify risks, constraints, and dependencies related to strategic projects and propose mitigation approaches. Maintain consistent documentation related to project plans, status updates, and performance outcomes. Participate in public outreach efforts, including on-street engagement, presenting at public meetings, and facilitating workshops. Represent Department of Buses with other MTA departments, with other public agencies or outside organizations, and with elected officials and other stakeholders. Education And Experience Associate Transit Management Analyst: A master's degree from an accredited college in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area, and two (2) years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the collection, evaluation and use of data relating to operational procedures, administrative systems, equipment and space utilization, and staffing requirements, including the preparation of charts, graphs, drawings and technical reports. One (1)year of experience must have been in the transportation industry;or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in one of the areas listed in "1" above; and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above. One (1) year of this experience must have been in the transportation industry. Assistant Transit Management Analyst I& Assistant Transit Management AnalystII A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area,or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, engineering, in management or methods of analysis, operations research, organization research or program evaluation, personnel or public administration, staff development, employment program planning or administration, security management; or general administration. Associate Staff Analyst A Master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management or in a related area;or A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in 1 above. Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school;or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area;or An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above;or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above;or A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma. Special Note To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above. Desired Skills Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly. Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills. Proficiency in technical writing, data analysis, and data visualization Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Proficiency in mapping and graphics applications (Adobe Illustrator, ArcGIS/QGIS, Remix) An understanding of general transportation planning concepts Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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 $101,379 (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. Pleaseindicatein 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 informationregardingthe 55-a Program, please visit the following link 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. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA networkcomprisesthe nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities. Additional Information Final salary isdeterminedexperience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted rangereflects 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 servicein their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent uponmaintainingasatisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.Pursuant tothe New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold apolicymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission onEthics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”). #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Transportation Authority