Director, Field Operations
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Management
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief, Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Title:
Director, Field Operations
Resume Date:
October 2, 2026
Department:
Security & Operations
Work Location:
Randall’s Island
Job Family/Grade: SAS
008
Earnings Potential: $126,098 – $157,623
MTA Bridges and Tunnels reserves the right to remove this posting before the Final date to receive applications
MTA Bridges and Tunnels operates the largest bridge and tunnel network in New York City, managing nine crossings that include seven bridges and two tunnels. Serving more than 336 million vehicle crossings each year, this network connects communities across the five boroughs and supports regional mobility. In addition, MTA Bridges and Tunnels oversees the Congestion Relief Zone, working to ensure safe, efficient travel and a more sustainable urban environment.
MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.
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.
Job SummaryThe Director Field Operations is located within the Security, Operations and Revenue Recovery program/department and provides day-to-day programmatic and operational leadership for assigned functions within the Emergency Management and Planning Unit. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Emergency Management, the Director translates emergency management strategy, policy, and priorities into executable programs, plans, training, exercises, operational readiness initiatives, and field-based activities supporting the agency's mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
The Director is responsible for leading assigned emergency management training and exercise programs, operational readiness activities, situational-awareness processes, field coordination, emergency response initiatives, special-event preparedness, and after-action and continuous improvement activities. The position coordinates resources and activities across B&T departments and with MTA Headquarters, New York City and New York State emergency management and public-safety partners to support the safety, security, resilience
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