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Form of workJob ID: 4478
Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department:Capital Strategy
Date Posted: Dec 6, 2023
Description
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 TITLE:
Senior Planner (Capital Strategy)
AGENCY:
Construction & Development
DEPT/DIV:
Planning/Capital Strategy
REPORTS TO:
Senior Manager Data Analytics
WORK LOCATION:
2 Broadway
HOURS OF WORK:
9:00 AM to 5:30 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )
HAY POINTS:
479
SALARY RANGE:
$ 73,914 to $ 97,012
DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
S ummary
Perform planning functions for the MTA, including developing the MTA's 20-year Capital Needs Assessment and five-year Capital Program. Analyze data; support development and evaluation of capital investment strategies; work with MTA operating agencies' subject matter experts to develop and prioritize capitally eligible needs proposals. Support the development of long-range planning strategies and documents. Utilize data visualization tools, including GIS and dashboards. Evaluate project investment alternatives, including cost/benefit analyses, business cases, and lifecycle costs. Monitor the status of project scopes and schedules related to identified capital needs. Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses. Develop reports and presentation materials for internal and external purposes, as well as reports on special C&D initiatives and other programmatic performance metrics.
Responsibilities
The Senior Planner will contribute substantially to all, or a subset therein, of the following core Planning activities:
Assist with the planning, developing, and identifying priorities within MTA's Twenty-Year Needs Assessment and 5-year Capital Program.
Coordinate the development of the MTA's plans and programs.
Contribute to the formation of capital objectives and strategies for the MTA.
Assist in developing business cases and comparative evaluations for multiple proposals and initiatives.
Support the development and evaluation of capital investment strategies.
Work collaboratively with operating agency subject matter experts.
Support the development of long-range planning strategies, documents, and communication tools.
Develop graphics, maps, and other visual materials.
Foster and coordinate team relationships within the MTA operating agencies and with outside parties.
Quantify the benefits of investments, including models to estimate the magnitude of operational cost savings.
Work with consultants, reviewing consultant deliverables and providing timely and thoughtful feedback that improves the quality of deliverables.
Utilize large databases, including asset assessments, asset inventories, regional planning information, transit usage, climate risk data, energy utilization data, and socio-economic and demographic information, to develop planning tools for prioritization that underpin the agency's Capital Strategy.
Design and deliver presentations, supported by maps and graphics, to MTA staff, operating agencies, the public, and non-MTA agencies.
E ducation and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Public Policy, City or Urban Planning, Transportation, or a related field.
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience.
Master's degree preferred.
AICP or PE certification/license is a strong plus.
Passion for improving New York's public transit system.
Familiarity with the MTA network and the MTA Capital Program.
Experience with project planning, scheduling, and/or budgeting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office, data analytics, visualization tools, and spatial analysis using GIS or similar mapping tools.
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is a strong plu s.
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 " ).
Selection Criteria
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
How to Apply
MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.
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 .
Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department:Capital Strategy
Date Posted: Dec 6, 2023
Description
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 TITLE:
Senior Planner (Capital Strategy)
AGENCY:
Construction & Development
DEPT/DIV:
Planning/Capital Strategy
REPORTS TO:
Senior Manager Data Analytics
WORK LOCATION:
2 Broadway
HOURS OF WORK:
9:00 AM to 5:30 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )
HAY POINTS:
479
SALARY RANGE:
$ 73,914 to $ 97,012
DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
S ummary
Perform planning functions for the MTA, including developing the MTA's 20-year Capital Needs Assessment and five-year Capital Program. Analyze data; support development and evaluation of capital investment strategies; work with MTA operating agencies' subject matter experts to develop and prioritize capitally eligible needs proposals. Support the development of long-range planning strategies and documents. Utilize data visualization tools, including GIS and dashboards. Evaluate project investment alternatives, including cost/benefit analyses, business cases, and lifecycle costs. Monitor the status of project scopes and schedules related to identified capital needs. Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses. Develop reports and presentation materials for internal and external purposes, as well as reports on special C&D initiatives and other programmatic performance metrics.
Responsibilities
The Senior Planner will contribute substantially to all, or a subset therein, of the following core Planning activities:
Assist with the planning, developing, and identifying priorities within MTA's Twenty-Year Needs Assessment and 5-year Capital Program.
Coordinate the development of the MTA's plans and programs.
Contribute to the formation of capital objectives and strategies for the MTA.
Assist in developing business cases and comparative evaluations for multiple proposals and initiatives.
Support the development and evaluation of capital investment strategies.
Work collaboratively with operating agency subject matter experts.
Support the development of long-range planning strategies, documents, and communication tools.
Develop graphics, maps, and other visual materials.
Foster and coordinate team relationships within the MTA operating agencies and with outside parties.
Quantify the benefits of investments, including models to estimate the magnitude of operational cost savings.
Work with consultants, reviewing consultant deliverables and providing timely and thoughtful feedback that improves the quality of deliverables.
Utilize large databases, including asset assessments, asset inventories, regional planning information, transit usage, climate risk data, energy utilization data, and socio-economic and demographic information, to develop planning tools for prioritization that underpin the agency's Capital Strategy.
Design and deliver presentations, supported by maps and graphics, to MTA staff, operating agencies, the public, and non-MTA agencies.
E ducation and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or Public Policy, City or Urban Planning, Transportation, or a related field.
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience.
Master's degree preferred.
AICP or PE certification/license is a strong plus.
Passion for improving New York's public transit system.
Familiarity with the MTA network and the MTA Capital Program.
Experience with project planning, scheduling, and/or budgeting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office, data analytics, visualization tools, and spatial analysis using GIS or similar mapping tools.
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is a strong plu s.
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 " ).
Selection Criteria
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
How to Apply
MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.
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 .
