Deputy Rail Administrator (Administrator IX)

About MassDOT

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is home to over 4,000 employees who take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. As the state agency responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects, MassDOT efficiently plans, designs, constructs, and maintains a safe statewide transportation system that effectively meets the needs of Massachusetts.

The Rail and Transit division is dedicated to the development and maintenance of a safe and efficient rail system. This mission encompasses the planning, layout, improvement, customer service, safety, and repair of existing operations, ensuring the seamless movement of both freight and passenger traffic across the state.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Rail and Transit Administrator, the Deputy Administrator of Rail serves as a key leader overseeing all freight and select passenger rail traffic within the State. This role is pivotal in managing License and Operating Agreements with freight railroads traveling on state-owned lines, as well as administering the agreement with Amtrak to operate three passenger services.

The Deputy Administrator ensures the safety and efficiency of train traffic by overseeing a Capital Plan designed to rebuild and replace critical track infrastructure, including bridges, culverts, grade crossings, and tracks. Daily inspections are conducted to maintain vertical and horizontal clearances and capacity loading of the Right of Way. The position requires directing rail operations by setting policy and program priorities in alignment with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules, the 2009 Transportation Reform Act, and MassDOT's mission. As a liaison with federal, state, and local stakeholders, the Deputy Administrator promotes a rail agenda that recognizes the interrelationships between transportation and economic development.

Hiring Process

A finalist for this position must successfully pass a comprehensive background check, including a criminal record check, a Department of Revenue (DOR) check, and employment reference verification. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Current MassDOT employees should apply using their internal MassCareers account. First consideration will be given to applicants who apply within the first 14 days of the posting.

For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. For general inquiries, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722. For disability-related reasonable accommodations or alternative application methods, contact the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

Our Culture and Commitment to Diversity

MassDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We recognize that research suggests qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they feel they do not meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you join a team that takes pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.