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JOB TITLE:

Deputy Director, Energy Finance

DEPT/DIV:

Energy Finance

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL

SALARY RANGE:

$133,519 - $166,899

DEADLINE:

Until filled

This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.    

Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Position Objective:

This position will be responsible for directing and overseeing the budget development and analysis of consumption and expenditure of all energy related items (electric traction, non-traction, diesel fuel, water, etc.) for NYCTA, LIRR, MNR, B&T and SIRTOA. Responsible for managing staff, reviewing all utility invoices received for payment and serve as lead in working with various utility companies and agencies operating departments (including Power, Engineering, Stations and Facilities) in analyzing and identifying variances with monthly invoices (traction and non-traction) against budget and minimizing estimated meter readings and billing errors.

Responsibilities:

• Drive interdepartmental MTAHQ and interagency working groups to manage and control utility bills and to effectively contain utility costs
• Identify unread and estimated meters in a timely and accurate manner and oversee the monthly analysis and work with Agencies and utility companies to change estimated meter readings to actual
• Maintain an accurate database of all active meters and ensure that meters are appropriately assigned to facilities
• Support the development and preparation of all operating budgets in accordance for traction and non-traction utility costs
• Develop and motivate subordinate personnel. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff.
• Conduct some quantitative analysis including financial modeling to support energy related initiative
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills, proficiency in Excel modeling and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear and succinct way to internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.
• Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision makers.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Finance, Energy, Mathematic, Engineering or related fields
• Minimum 8 years progressively responsible related work experience. A Master’s Degree may be used to substitute for up to 1 years of work experience. Experience in Energy Management Systems (EMS), such as Veolia EMS, Tango EMS or related comparable system.

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”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.