OPENING
MTA Metro-North Railroad, an organization with a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, is a subsidiary agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the largest such authority in the United States. Metro-North is a dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, new technologies, and service expansion. With a staff of approximately 5,900 people, Metro-North serves more than one million customers per week over 384 miles of rail that link historic Grand Central Terminal (GCT) in New York City and 120 stations in New York State and Connecticut. Metro-North rewards employee resourcefulness, encourages innovation and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Responsible for measuring, mapping, and documenting land, air space, and boundaries at Metro-North Railroad's territories in order to confirm or establish Metro-North's property lines. The position will work with surveying parties to set control points and ensure proper recording of survey results for Metro-North's usage.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepare boundary and right-of-way surveys, sketches, and descriptions for site planning and engineering projects.
· Measure construction sites and provide relevant data regarding location, elevation, and dimension of land features.
· Establish official boundaries and write descriptions of land for deeds, and other legal documents, as needed by Metro-North.
· Manage survey party to ensure accurate compilation of survey data.
· Inspect railroad maintenance and rehabilitation work to ensure conformance with plans and Metro-North's standards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge of professional surveying principles, techniques and procedures.
· Working knowledge in the use of surveying instruments, drafting tools and equipment.
· Ability to conduct field surveys.
· Proficient in use of CADD/AUTOCAD.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and/or comparable applications.
· Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and capable of working independently.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong ability to interact with all levels of management within Metro-North as well as local government and community representatives.
· Must have a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
· Familiarity with right-of-way and railroad standards.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
· Minimum two to four years experience in cartography or other mapping science.
· Must be registered in State of New York as Professional Land Surveyor and able to obtain registration in the State of Connecticut within two years of appointment to position. If registered in the State of New York or Connecticut, it should encompass two to four years experience in cartography or other mapping science. If candidate is not registered in State of New York as Professional Land Surveyor they must become registered within two years.
OTHER COMMENTS
· This is a safety sensitive position and subject to toxicological testing.
SELECTION CRITERIA
To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1) meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all qualified applicants are granted an interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Note: Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered. If interested, please apply online at
www.mta.info
MTA Metro-North Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer
