Vice President, Safety & Training (Buses) Job ID: 10379 Business Unit: New York City Transit Location: Bronx, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Regional Bus Company Date Posted: Jan 29, 2025 Description Vice President, Safety & Training (Buses) First Date of Posting: 01/29/2025 Last Date of Posting: 2/19/2025 Authority: TA/OA/MTA Bus Department: Regional Bus Company Division/Unit: Training Reports To: Senior Vice President, Buses Work Location: Zerega Hours of Work: As Required Compensation Salary Range: $155,654 - $220,928 (Exec – 1510 Hay points) Responsibilities This position is accountable for providing executive planning, direction, and control of all Department of Buses safety programs, performance programs, operating training, and personnel development programs. It is responsible for directing the investigation of modified criteria, collision and customer bus accidents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Serves as NYCT's coordinator of all functions mandated under the federal commercial driver's license and New York State motor vehicle law, section 19A and is fully accountable for ensuring NYCT's compliance with federal, state and local regulations affecting licensing, certification and/or endorsement requirements for operating a revenue vehicle and other equipment necessary for the safe operation and delivery of NYCT services. Direct a two-shift training operation for hourly and supervisory personnel. Direct and lead the execution of Buses Transportation Training initiatives, including but not limited to the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all operations training related to the transition to a zero emissions fleet and E-Mirror technology. Additional duties and responsibilities + Direct investigation of all modified criteria, collision, and customer bus accidents. Assist OSS in investigating PTSB accidents. Review/analyze accident trends and develop long/short term programs to reduce accidents. Direct safety hearings, rate all bus accidents and evaluate performance of bus operators with two or more accidents in the last year. Oversee the development and execution of the Bus Operator Behavioral Awareness Pilot program aimed at assisting Bus Operators in cultivating safer driving practices and at reducing collisions and minimizing expenses related to litigation and claims. Execute the development and implementation of an enhanced de-escalation training plan by partnering with external vendors and creating a comprehensive curriculum to align with measures aimed at mitigating assaults. + Plan, direct, and deliver all transportation training and maintenance CDL training, education, and development programs for Department of Bus operating personnel. Plan and direct the monitoring of incumbent skill levels to ensure suitability for service. Direct a two-shift training operation. Direct the conduct of check rides. Direct and lead the execution of Buses Transportation Training initiatives. Oversee the development, initiation, and direction of all Transportation Training activities for over 18,000 employees on the operation of the All-Electric Bus Fleet, Hydrogen Bus Program, and E-mirror technology. Head the procurement process and implementation for the new Bus Simulators, incorporating advanced technologies such as the capability for Electric Bus simulation analyze each vendors deliverables, SLA's and ensure the simulator meets the training needs of the Agency. + Establish, implement, and control all standards, procedures, and priorities for the delivery of depot based technical training in all depots. Provide staff to monitor effectiveness of these programs. Formulate guidelines and procedures to bolster the execution of the agency's strategic safety priorities, including the implementation of the bus operator compartment full enclosure and collision avoidance features, to improve employee availability and reduce IOD claims. Serve as co-chair of the DOB Assault Committee which is developing recommendations to reduce assaults and the risk of injury from other hazards and to monitor and give input on police deployment to ensure the safety of Bus Operators. + Direct the staff development function which is responsible for ensuring that all DOB managers P/T's, and admin/clerical employees have the supervisory, technical, and analytical skills required for effective/efficient job performance. Conduct focus groups and direct related DOB policy/strategy development. Develop and implement team building and professional development strategies for all levels of employees in the Department of Buses. Direct the research and incorporation of development strategies utilized in external corporations. Direct succession planning for DOB. Contribute/support the development of bus operator recruitment strategies and special events. Serves as a key liaison and subject matter expert for the department of Buses interests with PTSB, NYS DMV hours of service enforcements. Education and Experience + A Baccalaureate’s degree from an accredited college in Transportation Management, or a satisfactory equivalent and fifteen (15) years of satisfactory full-time related professional experience, and at least eight (8) years of which must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity; or + A satisfactory equivalent of combined education and experience requirements Desired Skills + Master's degree, Preferred. + Knowledge of learning theory needs analysis, behavioral objectives, curriculum development and evaluation techniques. + In depth knowledge of organization development, labor relations and planning. Accident investigations. Procedures, New York City transit rules and regulations, 1980 laws, and safe bus operation procedures. Other Information Pursuant 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.