Staff Analyst/Transportation Planner Series - Operations Planning

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Job DescriptionJob Information Title: Staff Analyst/Transportation Planner Series First Date of Posting: 09.03.2025Last Date of Filing: Open till filled Authority: OA / TA Department: Operations Planning Division/Unit: Rail Planning Reports for Director Rail Network Planning & Operations Improvement Work Location: 2 Broadway, New York NY 10004Hours of Work: 9AM to 5PM Staff Analyst Series TA EMPLOYEES MUST BE PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST, STAFF ANALYST I OR STAFF ANALYST II IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED Responsibilities The selected candidate will work as part of a team responsible for planning subway service for permanent operations, temporary operations for capital work and maintenance, special events, and emergencies. The candidate will coordinate with other NYCT departments and divisions, and may be required to work with software developers, data analysts, engineers, planners, and operations management and supervision. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of transit planning practices and some familiarity with the general planning context of NYC and its transportation systems. Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and assisting in the implementation of permanent and temporary service design and frequency recommendations based on quantitative analysis of current and projected future passenger demand, operational factors, and current and projected infrastructure constraints.
• Evaluating capital improvement proposals based on passenger demand, operational factors, and infrastructure requirements.
• Preparing fleet plans and forecasts. Preparing analyses and simulations evaluating current and proposed subway operations and proposed capital investments, such as CBTC signaling and infrastructure investments
• Statistical/quantitative analyses of rail operations data (running times, frequency, reliability, etc.).
• Observing and reporting on service, including estimating train loads.
• Preparing customer information materials for planned service changes.

CompensationTransportation Planner Series Principal Transportation Planner (OA $96,595- $128,289 Senior Transportation Planner (OA) $91,154 – $116,207 Transportation Planner (OA): $80,256 - $103,356 Assistant Transportation Planner (OA) $68,627 - $81,242 Staff Analyst Series Associate Staff Analyst (TA): $96,568 - $125,031(New Hire Rate: $83,971) Staff Analyst II (TA): $85,425- $95,142(New Hire Rate: $74,284) Staff Analyst I (TA): $73,571- $87,099 (New Hire Rate: $63,972) Associate Staff Analyst (OA): $90,511 - $117,195 Staff Analyst II (OA): $80,071- $89,179Staff Analyst I (OA): $68,962 - $81,642 Education and Experience Principal Transportation Planner A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science or related fields; and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Senior Transportation Planner A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in one or more of the following: engineering, urban studies, geography, transportation science, urban planning, economics, business, public administration, political science or related fields; and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in transportation planning, scheduling or operations. A master’s degree in any of the fields listed for the baccalaureate degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Transportation Planner Must possess education as stated above plus two (2) years of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Assistant Transportation Planner Must possess education as stated above plus one (1) year of full-time paid experience in transportation operations planning or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Associate Staff Analyst A Master’s degree from an accredited college with a major 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, fiscal management or in a related field; OR 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 science, 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 fulltime 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. Desired SkillsExcellent presentation, communication, and writing skills Proficiency in technical writing and data analysis Fluency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word and GIS Knowledge of New York City Transit subway and/or bus system and the geography of New York City are highly desirable. Selection Method Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview. Appointment may be at a comparable level to the current level of the selected candidate (if necessary). Other InformationPursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”). Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.