Telecommunications Associate I

Description

Job Information:
Title: Telecommunications Associate I - IV / Telecommunications Specialist I - III (Voice) 4673
First Date of Posting: 2.1.25
Last Date of Filing: Open Until Filled
Authority: TA/OA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: CEF- Electronics Maintenance Division
Reports to: Superintendent, Fire Alarms
Work Location: Various (based out of 130 Livingston Plaza)
Hours of Work: As required

TA Applicants must be in a permanent civil service status in the title(s) of Telecommunications Associate I - IV / Telecommunications Specialist I - III (Voice) or be on an established list for said title(s). If you are on an established list, your list number must be reachable to be considered for appointment.

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who 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 

Compensation:
Telecommunications Associate I (Voice) TA: $59,346
Telecommunications Associate II (Voice) TA: $82,809
Telecommunications Associate III (Voice) TA: $88,990
Telecommunications Associate IV (Voice) TA: $99,371
TA is represented by DC-37

Telecommunications Associate I (Voice) OA: $57,761 - $87,310
Telecommunications Associate II (Voice) OA: $80,598 - $104,775
Telecommunications Associate III (Voice) OA: $86,615 - $104,775

Telecommunications Specialist I (Voice) OA: $96,720 - $113,996 
Telecommunications Specialist II (Voice) OA: $104,458 - $123,119 
Telecommunications Specialist III (Voice) OA: $112,813 - $131,273
OA is represented by NYCT-TRANSPRT WRKRS UNION L100

Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for providing technical assistance, support, and knowledge transfer, regarding the maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of Fire Detection Systems, Gas Detection, and Fire Suppression Systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: critical system issue resolution, performing diagnostics and troubleshooting equipment utilizing test equipment/tools; maintaining and updating design drawings and documentation; conducting testing/analysis and acting as a liaison with various support and material vendors.  The selected candidate will also be responsible for the review of specifications, new installations, upgrades, design drawings, field inspections, surveys, and conduct training for in-house operations staff.

Education and Experience:
Telecommunications Associate I – IV (Voice)
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in voice telecommunications (telephone, radio, microwave, fiber optic and cellular service), telecommunications technology, electronics, physics, and/or planning and analysis of electronics system and one year satisfactory full-time experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, and/or administrative duties in a voice telecommunications or closely-related electronics planning, electronics management, and/or electronics service environment; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in voice telecommunications (telephone, radio, microwave, fiber optic and cellular service), telecommunications technology, electronics, physics, and/or planning and analysis of electronics systems and two years of the experience described in “1” above; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and three years of the experience described in “1” above;

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 each 30 semester credits of undergraduate college education, including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in voice telecommunications (telephone, radio, microwave, fiber optic and cellular service), telecommunications technology, electronic, physics, and/or planning and analysis of electronic systems for six months of the experience described in “1” above, up to 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 (Voice) - Assignment Level I, II, and III working for the City of New York; or
2) Performing analytical, planning, operational, technical, and/or administrative duties in a voice 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 (Voice)
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in voice telecommunications (telephone, radio, microwave, fiber optic and cell service), telecommunications technology, electronics, physics, and/or planning and analysis of electronic systems, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, and/or administrative duties in a voice 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 voice telecommunications (telephone, radio, microwave, fiber optic and cell service), telecommunications technology, electronics, physics, and/or planning and analysis of electronic systems, 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. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is 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 voice telecommunications (telephone, radio, microwave, fiber optic and cell service), telecommunications technology, electronics, physics, and/or planning and analysis of electronic systems. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma 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:

• Knowledge of the Building and Fire Codes of the State of New York.
• Working Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association standards.
• Certified in EST/Simplex programming.
• Transmission network hardware and related components maintenance, installation and/or utilization. 
• Creating updating, interpreting, and design review of fire detection system designs and drawings.
• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office and other applications).
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and business staff.
• Ability to coordinate, schedule and prioritize activities to meet workload deadlines.

Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Other Information:
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”).

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.