Senior Manager, Climate Resilience Planning (Capital Strategy)

Description

Position at MTA Construction & Development

JOB TITLE:

Senior Manager, Climate Resilience Planning

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Planning\Capital Strategy

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director, Climate Resilience Planning

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 HR/ DAY)

JOB FAMILY: DAB

GRADE: 006

SALARY RANGE:

$110,233 to $137,791

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

MTA Construction & Development reserves the right to remove this posting before the application deadline.

Agency Mission

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA's $64 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region's vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective capital projects that enhance the customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

Telework

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Climate Resilience Planning will work directly with senior staff across the MTA in the development and implementation of capital projects that reduce climate risks for MTA customers and assets, with a particular focus on NYCT Subways, Buses, and Bridges & Tunnels assets. The Senior Manager will develop climate resilience strategies and capital projects, manage studies and analyses of critical planning issues, working on complex transportation asset strategies, create new tools to assess climate resilience investments, and represent MTA policies with stakeholders. For more information on MTA's climate programs, visit new.mta.info/climate.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Climate Resilience Planning is responsible for managing planning initiatives pertaining to the future of the MTA's capital investments facing climate risks. The Senior Manager will manage internal progress on programs and initiatives that make the New York City region and the MTA itself more resilient to climate change; this includes integrating climate resilience priorities into the MTA's capital assets, such as stations, track, pump rooms, structures, signals, communications, power, yards and facilities that together make up the millions of components that enable the MTA to move millions of New Yorkers every day.

The Senior Manager, Climate Resilience Planning will contribute substantially to all, or a subset therein, of the following core Planning activities:

• Advancement of the MTA's current 5-year capital program and development of the upcoming Twenty-Year Needs Assessment and future 5-year Capital Program, particularly in relation to climate resilience.
• Updates to the MTA's system-wide Climate Vulnerability Assessment, including integrating the latest climate projection data and MTA asset data, synthesizing and prioritizing findings, and incorporating the latest analysis into future capital program documents.
• Working directly with senior staff on the development, planning, and implementation of multiple climate resilience proposals and initiatives.
• Developing and managing scopes, budgets, and work plans for various projects.
• Supervising consultants, reviewing draft deliverables, providing constructive feedback, and vetting consultant recommendations with internal stakeholders to ensure high quality final deliverables that reflect MTA priorities, and the needs of its customers.
• Developing, using, and managing data analytics and planning tools, particularly those that inform the prioritization of climate resilience actions within the MTA capital plan.
• Using GIS to analyze contexts and implications of transportation improvements and vulnerabilities to climate risk.
• Identifying, cleaning, and utilizing large databases of information, including asset assessments, asset inventories, regional planning information, transit usage, climate risk data, and socio-economic and demographic information, to complete technical analyses that ultimately inform climate resilience capital investment prioritization.
• Quantifying the benefits of climate resilience investments, including identifying and using models to estimate the magnitude of avoided losses and risk reduction through proactive planning and design requirements.
• Tracking, mapping, and timely reporting of severe weather event impacts on MTA assets and infrastructure to MTA leadership, and subsequent development of feasible recommendations to reduce capital and operational impacts.
• Developing and delivering concise, content-rich analyses and presentations to stakeholders, including internal leadership, government officials, and community partners.
• Building collaborative relationships across multiple units within MTA and the broader community of stakeholders across the New York City region to advance the MTA's climate resilience goals.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Sciences, Transportation, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, preferably in transportation or climate resilience planning.

Must have a minimum of four (4) years in the management of large projects or supervisory role in a multi-faceted organization.

Master's degree preferred.

AICP or PE certification/license is a strong plus.

Understanding of and fluency with climate modeling, resilience initiatives, and risk-based decision-making.

Strong supervisory and technical skills, including proficiency in data analytics, visualization tools, and spatial analysis.

Proficiency in climate policies, data analytics, visualization tools, and spatial analysis.

Ability to perform in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses using a variety of tools and datasets.

Substantial time and task management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and maximize the output of a small staff.

Effective communication, verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Knowledge of the MTA regional network and operating context, as well as local, state and federal transportation and policies.

The ability to work with both senior-level staff and technical personnel on a diverse array of issues.

The ability to interface with stakeholders, including senior political and business representatives.

Comprehensive Benefits & Total Rewards Package:

Transportation & Financial Benefits

Commuting Made Easy - Enjoy a complimentary MTA transportation pass, plus access to tax-advantaged commuter benefits to maximize your savings.

Premium Health Coverage at Low Cost - Access high-quality individual, family, and domestic partner healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Secure Your Future - Build long-term financial security through pension plans and retirement savings accounts designed for eligible employees.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

Generous Time Away - Recharge with substantial paid time off and comprehensive holiday schedules that support your personal and family commitments.

Holistic Support Services - Access our dedicated Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit for personal guidance and support when you need it most.

Professional Growth & Development

Learning & Development Program - Advance your career through structured professional development opportunities, skills training, and leadership programs tailored to support your growth within the organization.

Educational Investment - Pursue your career goals with in-house training and professional development, tuition reimbursement support, and partnerships with educational institutions.

Employee Experience & Community

Employee Assistance Programs - Comprehensive support services to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and resources.

Discounts & Perks - Take advantage of MTA employee discount programs offering savings on products and services.

Connect & Belong - Join our vibrant Employee Resource Groups to build meaningful connections, share experiences, and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.

How to Apply

For Internal Applicants: Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.

For External Applicants: Visit www.mta.info, click the "Careers" link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on "See All Open MTA Positions". Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.

Additional Information:

Final salary is determined by experience, skill set, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects 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 service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

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 those 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.