Deputy General Manager Rail Transportation

Roles And Responsibilities

• Directs, through subordinate management, the Hoboken, Newark Divisions and New York Penn Stations (NYPS) in the overall operation of NJ TRANSIT's daily commuter trains and ticket offices.
• Directs through subordinate management, System Operations in the operation of the Rail Operations Center in the safe and efficient dispatching of trains and contingency plans during service disruptions.
• Maintains a high level of on-time performance and ensures train safety.
• Maintains coordination between capital project work and operating passenger rail service to minimize delays.
• Maintains communication with passengers, especially during service disruptions, through accurate and timely text and phone messaging, PA announcements, My Transit alerts, and web site updates.
• Oversees the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of operating rules, air brake/train handling rules/instructions, and transportation safety rules.
• Manages non-agreement Road Foreman and agreement Locomotive Engineer and non-agreement Trainmaster and agreement Conductor functions, as well as policies and procedures related to safe operating practices.
• Monitors equipment consistency and conducts daily inspections, 92- and 180-day inspections, and annual inspections as required.
• Plans and manages train service, scheduling special events, and alternative equipment planning during service disruptions.
• Establishes and interprets general transportation/operations policies and procedures.
• Interprets, administers, and negotiates T&E labor contracts.
• Develops and implements budgetary initiatives to monitor and reduce operational expenses.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Business Administration or related area, or equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Ten (10) years of experience managing staff and progressive experience in railroad operations, including all major facets of transportation.
• A thorough understanding of safety issues and how they impact service, staff, and customers is required.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety issues and their impact on service, staff, and customers.
• Experience in managing staff and overseeing various aspects of railroad operations.