Planner Climate Data Science

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.

Summary

Perform scientific and analytical planning functions for the MTA, including development of climate resiliency plans, sustainability plans, 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.

Responsibilities

Support 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 status of project scopes and schedules related to identified capital needs. Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses. Develop reports and presentation materials for both internal and external purposes, as well as reports on special C&D initiatives and other programmatic performance metrics.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Earth or Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Geography, Public Policy, Economics, Transportation, or a related field and three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Master's degree preferred.

Fluency with sustainability and climate science.

Knowledge of scientific and/or economic methodologies for assessing climate risks preferred.

Experience with project planning and management

Passion for improving New York’s public transit system

Familiarity with the MTA network and the MTA Capital Program

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.

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.

Proficient with Strong Technical Know How in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, data analytics, visualization tools, and spatial analysis using GIS or similar mapping tools.

Other Information

As an MTA Construction & Development employee, you may be required to complete the New York State financial disclosure statement – annually if your position earns $108,638 (this figure is subject to change) per year if the position is designated as a policymaker.

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.