Dispatcher Rapid Transit Ops

Title:

Train Dispatcher - Capital Support & Planning, General Order Writer

Opens:
February 13, 2026

Closes:
March 6, 2026

Authority: TA

Department:
Subways

Division/Unit:
Capital Support & Planning General Order Unit

Reports to:

Line Superintendent

Location:

130 Livingston Street

Hoursof Work: AM Tour (Monday - Friday)

Salaries will remain the same.

Capital Support & Planning is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies in the General Order Unit. The General Order Unitisahighpressure ,evolving,sevendayaweekoperation,responsibleforthepublication of General Orders, Service Diversions and Signal Bulletins to support Service Diversions throughout the system.

The selected candidate will be responsible for preparing, maintaining and distributing “A” and “B” Division General Orders, systemwide. The selected candidate will coordinate with Operations Planning, Field Operations, Construction & Development and MOW to ensure the safe and timely distribution of Service Diversions. The selected candidate will also be responsible for formulating Emergency Service Diversions and Action Plans such as, but not limited to, floods, track conditions, winter operations and any other emergency conditions.

Candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year in the title of Train Dispatcher. If you are selected for an interview, you will be subject to a skills assessment.

• Flexibility to the needs of the unit relating to hours of work especially in emergency situations
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, Paint and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of “A” and “B” Track Schematics, Signal and Third Rail Diagrams
• General knowledge of Service Diversion and Planning Strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand Service Plans distributed by Operations Planning

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.

All appointments, with the exception of Department of Subways’ employees on MaBSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

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.