Assistant Director, Tunnel Environmental Health & Safety

Description Job Title:Assistant Director Tunnel Environmental Health & Safety

Resume Date: October 16,2026

Department:Environmental Health & Safety

Work Location:Randall’s Island

Job Family/ Grade: SAS 007

Earnings Potential:$110,694-$138,367

MTA Bridges and Tunnels reserves the right to remove this posting before the application deadline

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.

Telework 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 Summary The Assistant Director of Tunnel Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) reporting to the Vice President of Safety and Health is responsible for leading and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs across TBTA tunnel operations. This position provides strategic and technical leadership to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, MTA/TBTA policies, and industry standards. The Assistant Director develops, implements, and evaluates EHS strategies, risk management programs, regulatory compliance initiatives, emergency preparedness activities, and operational safety improvements supporting TBTA’s tunnel facilities. The position partners with tunnel operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and regulatory agencies to identify hazards, mitigate risks, improve safety performance, and maintain reliable and compliant tunnel operations. The role serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to leadership on tunnel-related environmental, occupational health, and safety matters, including regulatory compliance, incident prevention, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities Tunnel EHS Program Leadership and Site Coordination:

• Lead and oversee environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene programs across TBTA tunnel operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, MTA/TBTA policies, and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to tunnel operations, maintenance, engineering, and support teams to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations, maintenance activities, and capital initiatives.
• Establish program priorities, monitor performance, support resource planning, and ensure effective implementation of EHS initiatives across tunnel facilities.

Risk Assessment And Hazard Mitigation

• Direct risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and environmental compliance reviews to identify workplace hazards, operational vulnerabilities, and potential impacts to tunnel operations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of corrective actions, mitigation strategies, and control measures to reduce employee exposure, environmental impacts, and operational risks.

Regulatory Compliance, Inspections, And Audit Management

• Lead regulatory compliance activities, inspections, audits, regulatory reviews, documentation requirements, and corrective action programs associated with OSHA, EPA, NYSDEC, NYCDEP, and other applicable regulatory agencies. Evaluate compliance risks, provide recommendations to leadership, and ensure timely resolution of findings and deficiencies.

EHS Policy Development And Program Improvement

• Develop, implement, and evaluate EHS policies, procedures, standards, and control strategies to improve tunnel safety, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze EHS trends and operational risks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Emergency Preparedness, Training, And Safety Culture Development

• Develop and oversee EHS training programs, emergency response readiness activities, employee awareness initiatives, and emergency drills.
• Provide technical guidance on safety standards, environmental requirements, emergency procedures, and risk mitigation practices to promote a proactive safety…