Senior Director Emergency Management & Preparedness Job ID: 10518 Business Unit: New York City Transit Location: Various, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Office Of Senior Vp- Subways Date Posted: Feb 10, 2025 Description Title: Sr. Director, Emergency Management and Preparedness First Date of Posting: 2/10/2025 Last Date of Filing: 2/24/2025 Authority: TA Department: Subways Division/Unit: Office of SVP Reports to: Chief of Staff Work Location: Varies Hours of Work: Managerial COMPENSATION (Min.) $102,033 - (Max) $161,278 / Grade B RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the Department of Subways (DOS) emergency management policy and strategy, including the development of a long-term, sustainable DOS Emergency Preparedness program. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing potential hazards, developing, and implementing a preparedness planning process. This includes the development and maintenance of DOS emergency response plans such as the Hurricane Plan, Winter Operations Plan, Heat Emergency Plan, blackout plan, heavy rain/flash flood plan, and other disruptive event guides. The position is responsible for educating staff and leadership on DOS response plans through, exercises and training, and evaluating procedural plans and real-world responses. This position is responsible for auditing DOS Divisions on preparedness levels, processes, and plans. The incumbent is responsible for management of the DOS Incident Command Center and the Executive Command Center during major storms and other disruptive events. The incumbent is also responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting initiatives across DOS in collaboration with MTA HQ, and city agencies related to DOS resiliency and preparedness. The incumbent will serve as DOS liaison for NYCT/MTA/Citywide emergency response planning and must stay current in city-wide emergency response and preparedness planning. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Baccalaureate degree in Public Administration, Economics, Computer Science, Marketing, Engineering, or a satisfactory equivalent. Seven (7) years of full-time experience, of which four (4) years must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity are preferred DESIRED SKILLS: + Excellent strategic and thought leadership skills. + Ability to think creatively and flexibly manage large stakeholder issues related to major interdivisional projects. + Strong business acumen and excellent communication and presentation skills. + Proven skills in managing highly motivated staff. + Effectively providing oversight on a vast suite of intersecting projects. + Demonstrate experience in disaster management and event response. SELECTION METHOD Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview 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