Intermodal Transportation Specialists (Motor Carrier Safety) are professional positions, requiring specialized training and experience, that oversee intercity bus, school bus, transit, and truck safety. They review compliance with State, federal, and industry safety standards, design and implement truck and bus inspection and auditing programs, design and implement safety programs, and investigate accidents. These positions are classified in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 1 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY): entry level professional; supervise 3 to 12 Motor Vehicle Inspectors or Motor Carrier Investigators; supervise and conduct accident investigations involving motor carrier operators; monitor and audit compliance with State and federal rules and regulations and implementation of safety plans; draft reports about investigations and audits and make recommendations.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 2 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY): supervisor of two or more Intermodal Transportation Specialists 1 (Motor Carrier Safety) and support staff; assist bus, truck, and hazardous materials carrier operators in developing their safety plans; supervise, review, and approve staff work.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 3 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY): one position class; supervise the motor carrier safety program for the Department of Transportation.
Intermodal Transportation Specialists are professional positions, requiring specialized training and experience, that direct, plan, and regulate non-highway transportation systems and determine sources and distribution of funding for airport, water and port, rail, transit, bus, and truck projects. These positions are classified only in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
Intermodal Transportation Specialists (Rail Safety) are professional positions, requiring specialized training and experience, that oversee safety for railroad passenger and freight and rail transit systems. They review compliance with State, federal, and industry safety standards, design and implement safety programs, and investigate accidents. These positions are classified in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
Transportation Analysts evaluate transportation systems, program and project planning, and project development by collecting and analyzing transportation statistics and other information, develop analytical methods, evaluate existing and proposed plans and projects for their ability to meet transportation objectives and to determine their social, economic, and ecological impact, and prepare reports and recommendations. These positions are classified in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
Capital Program Analysts analyze capital funds to allocate funds and control expenditures for capital projects managed by the Department of Transportation. Positions are classified in the main and regional offices of the Department of Transportation.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 1 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY): establish annual program goals and priorities for motor carrier and trucking programs; monitor staff work to evaluate compliance with plans and adjust plans as required by work load needs; supervise and conduct investigations of accidents involving buses, school buses, and trucks to determine probable cause and prepare reports of findings; assist in developing recommendations to correct hazards and prevent future accidents; monitor compliance with State and federal rules, regulations, and standards by conducting and supervising inspections, audits, and other investigations; implement corrective actions to assure operator compliance with audit findings, safety recommendations and program requirements; collect data to identify trends and issues about motor carrier safety; participate in compliance reviews and safety audits; discuss findings with operators and recommend improvements; prepare draft reports; and supervise staff by making assignments, evaluating performance, and reviewing and approving work.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 2 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY): manage a unit by supervising the collection, analysis, and interpretation of safety related data, establishing annual work plans, assigning staff to projects, and reviewing and approving staff work; develop and conduct training programs for departmental inspectors and investigators and motor carrier operations staff; develop and revise program guidelines, forms, and manuals for motor carrier safety investigation, oversight, and inspection programs; supervise major accident investigations, including coordinating investigation activities with other investigative authorities; lead teams conducting safety compliance reviews, accident investigations, and operator audits; provide technical oversight and assistance to regional program staff; review and approve reports and analysis prepared by staff and prepare written reports and supporting documentation for use by the Department of Transportation and presentation to the New York State Public Transportation Safety Board (NYSPTSB), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and other federal, State, and local agencies.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 3 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY): serve as the State's technical expert regarding motor carrier safety, passenger bus, school bus, and trucking programs by providing technical advice and assistance to agency and operator staff; design, develop, and implement motor carrier safety investigation, inspection, and oversight programs; develop and evaluate policy recommendations and implement new or revised programs, policies, and procedures approved by the NYSPTSB; direct major accident investigations and formulate findings and recommendations; supervise the compliance and audit programs for bus, truck, and school bus systems; develop program budgets and allocate resources to meet long term and emergency work load requirements; coordinate work activities with other department programs and with other federal, State, and local investigative and oversight agencies; and present reports and findings to NYSPTSB and NTSB and other agencies.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 1 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY)
Promotion: one year of permanent service as a Motor Vehicle Inspector, Motor Vehicle Inspector (Spanish Language) or Motor Carrier Investigator.
Open Competitive: five years of professional experience, including one year of supervisory experience, in the management and operation of a public authority, municipal, or large privately-owned bus transportation system; college education in engineering, engineering technology, safety, or safety management may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the general experience for a maximum of three years.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 2 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY)
Promotion: one year of service in a transportation title at or above Grade 18 directly involved in transportation analysis, planning or program management, modal transportation investigation or inspection, or modal transportation specialty activities.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST 3 (MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY)
Promotion: one year of service in a transportation title at or above Grade 23 directly involved in transportation analysis, planning or program management, modal transportation investigation or inspection, or modal transportation specialty activities.