Senior Management - Emergency Management

Job ID: 8381

Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road

Location: Queens, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department:

Date Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Description

Job Information

Title: Senior Manager - Emergency Management

Department: Corporate Safety Department

Close Date: 08/26/2024

Hay Point Evaluation: 725

Salary Range: $ 102,025 - $ 153,037

Position Classification: Safety Sensitive

Location: Queens

Reports To: Director - Emergency Management

This is a Non-Represented Position.

Please note that this position has been designated as a "Policy Maker" pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.

Summary

The Senior Manager Emergency Management position supports the Director of Emergency Management in achieving various responsibilities related to emergency preparedness, compliance, and effective communication internally and with external stakeholders. It is responsible for implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of emergency plans, training and exercises, emergency management procedures and protocols, and represents LIRR during planned and emergency events. The incumbent is responsible for diverse tasks focusing on emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The position requires availability to cover 24 hours/365 days per year to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Work with LIRR department representatives to collect necessary information to author Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for LIRR facilities, stations, and terminals. Maintain EAP documents to accurately reflect procedures as necessary due to changes in occupancy or building characteristics. Ensure LIRR managers assigned to the facility are familiar with their roles and responsibilities in the EAP and Emergency Action Groups (EAGs).
• Implement the advancement of the agency's emergency management capabilities. Develop, participate in, and maintain LIRR's Incident Command System (ICS) structure to use during multi-agency emergency incidents and events. It also includes development of LIRR's ICS structure for use in single-agency emergencies that only impact LIRR operations.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the MTA Headquarters office on Authority-wide efforts and with other MTA and external agencies as required to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate complex emergencies. Participate in the MTA Authority-wide efforts to create and update emergency plans, policies, and procedures across the MTA.
• Coordinate emergency planning related to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for natural disasters and man-made incidents across the LIRR. Provide emergency planning guidance and direction to emergency management staff in the various divisions of LIRR.
• Represent the LIRR working with outside agencies in development of joint Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for special events occurring on LIRR property or requiring LIRR support for nearby venues. Provide briefings to LIRR staff on applicable elements of Incident Action Plans (IAPs) during special events to ensure LIRR services are delivered safely and efficiently within multi-agency plans. Maintain and file paperwork related to such events including briefing forms, communication plans, and activity logs.
• Inform and advise the LIRR Director of Emergency Management and other LIRR Executives about emergency planning and activities during a crisis.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management , Homeland Security, or a related field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in place of a degree- subject to approval.
• Minimum of eight years (8) of experience in a position that is progressively responsible for emergency management, project management, business continuity, public transportation, public administration, or experience in a large corporate or government organization with responsibility for producing actionable policies and plans.
• Must have knowledge of the development of emergency management plans and protocols.
• Must have knowledge of the fundamentals of resiliency and strategies for making organizations more resilient.
• Must have knowledge and practical experience with Incident Command Systems (ICS), including experience responding to a real-world emergency.
• Must have experience managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially related to writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills and can communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-profile, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills, with a high level of attention to detail is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites and must be flexible to work outside of regular work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends). This position may require the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

OR

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local (NYC) plan management best practices and familiarity with emergency plans, document structures, and formats.
• Prior experience at a transportation agency.
• Regulations related to emergency preparedness.

Other Information

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required.

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.