Telecommunications Associate 1 – 4 / Telecommunications Specialist 1 – 3

Description

JOB INFORMATION:

For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

TA APPLICANTS MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN THE TITLE(S). IF YOU ARE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST, YOUR LIST NUMBER MUST BE REACHABLE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

POSITON SUMMARY:

24/7 Support of transit Fiber optic network including maintenance; construction support, commissioning, and training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including but are not limited to; installation, upgrade, configuration, maintenance, and administration of NYCT’s telecommunications network and transmission systems. Maintenance typically includes but is not limited to fault identification, analysis, and resolution. Network technologies and equipment include asynchronous fiber optics, TDM, SONET, ATM, DWDM, and COE. Ethernet and IP services, and DC Power plants with battery support. The selected candidate may be required to configure and maintain network transmission equipment, liaise with various support and material vendors, contractors, in-house maintenance groups, C&D, various Engineering groups, and provide technical support, and training to other NYCT staff as necessary, manage projects, review bulletins, procedures, drawings, contract specifications and oversee the implementation and turn-up of communications systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Telecommunications Associate I – IV (Data)
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in data telecommunications/networking or in a scientific, technical, electronic or related area and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, and/or administrative duties in a data telecommunications or closely-related electronics planning, electronics management, and/or electronics service environment; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in data telecommunications/networking or in a scientific, technical, electronic, or related area and two years of the experience described in "1" above: or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and three years of the experience described in "1" above; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. College education not used for meeting the minimum requirements in "1" or "2" above may be substituted for experience on the basis of six months of experience as described in "1" above for 30 semester credits of college education including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in data telecommunications/networking or in a scientific, technical, electronic or related area for a maximum of two years of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of the experience described in "1" above.  

Special Note ‐ Additional Requirements for Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least two additional years of full‐time experience as follows:
1) As a Telecommunications Associate (Data) ‐ Assignment Levels I, II, and III working for the City of New York; or      

2) Performing analytical, planning, operational, technical, and/or administrative duties in a data telecommunications, electronics planning, electronics management, and/or electronics service environment, one year of which must have been specialized work in a consultative or supervisory capacity.

Telecommunications Specialist I – III (Data)
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in data telecommunications/networking or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area and three years of satisfactory full-time experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, and/or administrative duties in a data telecommunications or closely-related electronics planning, electronics management, and/or electronics service environment, one year of which much have been specialized work in a consultative or supervisory capacity; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in data telecommunications/networking or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic, or related area and four years of experience as described in “1" above, one year of which much have been specialized work in a consultative or supervisory capacity: or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1" above, one year of which much have been specialized work in a consultative or supervisory capacity; or

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1", “2" or “3" above.  College education may be substituted for experience on the basis of six months of experience as described in “1" above for each 30 semester credits of undergraduate college education including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in data telecommunications/networking or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least three years of the experience as described in “1" above, one year of which much have been specialized work in a consultative or supervisory capacity.      

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient in fiber optic transmission networks, equipment connectivity and technology (i.e.: FIBER, TDM, ATM, SONET, DWDM, COE).
• Experience utilizing various test equipment & network analyzers to perform diagnostics required to measure equipment functionalities and network performance. (i.e.: OTDR, T-BERT, EXFO, Anritsu, and any other types of transmission testing equipment or protocol analyzers).
• Knowledge of Ethernet and IP technologies, including switching and routing, as well as network monitoring, fault identification, troubleshooting, and resolution.
• Familiar with various telecommunication signaling protocols and topologies, such as SONET BLSR & UPSR, ATM PNNI & UNI, and IP Routing OSPF.
• Knowledge of DC power plant and equipment; Fujitsu and/or Cisco technologies, Seabridge (NSN), Marconi (Ericsson) or Cisco switching, L2/3 switching/routing technologies.
• Network/Element Management Systems, i.e., HP NNMi, SolarWinds, NMA, or Remedy Ticketing system, as well Unix/Linux Server technologies, Database management systems.
• Experience working in a NOC environment.
• Network Certificates, like CCNA/CCNP/CCIE is a plus.
• Network Automation is a plus.
• Familiar with communication network protocols, like ATM, COE, ETHERNET, ARP, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, SNMP, etc.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office Suite for daily work.

SELECTION METHOD

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

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.