Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 1-4
Job ID: 5518
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: NYC Transit Authority
Date Posted: Jan 18, 2024
Description
Job Information :
Title & Requisition Number : Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 1-4 (Requisition # : 5518 )
First Date of Posting: 0 1 / 18 /202 4
Last Date of Filing : 0 2 / 0 1 /202 4
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division / Unit: Car Equipment
Reports To: Manager, Maintenance Support
Location: 130 Livingston Street
Hours of work: 7AM – 3PM
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 :
Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 1 : $ 71,726 - $ 93,587
Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 2 : $ 85,147 - $ 107,195
Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 3 : $ 101,229 - $ 122,295
Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 4 : $1 13,239 - $1 33,496
Responsibilities :
TRTS I-IV will be responsible for various stages in the development of the Scheduled Maintenance System (SMS) component plan, develop, maintain and update Bills of Materials to ensure that all engineering modifications are included to support the NYCT Maintenance Program, including SMS, for various revenue and non-revenue car fleets and provide engineering technical support to various shops and departments. The incumbent will perform review and research of parts, including field investigation; implement component description changes (form G10, G-11, QPL); update and setup material specification and standards in the NYCT Commodity Management System (CMS). In addition, the incumbent will work with the engineering groups, car builders, material inspectors, storeroom personnel, logistics, procurement and manufacturers to resolve any issues or problems related to parts and contractual delivery, including audits to ensure compliance to contract terms and conditions.
Education and Experience :
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus:
a. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing one of the following:
i. Specialized work reviewing the design of railcars of moderate
complexity; or
ii. Supervising and inspecting the installation of electronic and/or electro -
mechanical railcar components; or
iii. Preparing plans and technical specifications for railcar equipment
subsystems; and
b. Four years of full-time satisfactory experience as a fully trained mechanic in one or a combination of the following fields:
i. Railroad power-operated railcar engineering and repair; or
ii. Supervision of railcar maintenance, manufacture, or installation; or
A four year vocational/technical high school diploma with a major sequence of courses in electrical, mechanical or electronic technology, or a closely related field, plus two years of full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (a)" above and three years of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (b)" above; or
An associate degree from an accredited college or university with a major sequence of courses in electrical, mechanical, civil, transportation or computer engineering or electrical/electronic technology, plus two years of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (a)" above, and two years of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (b)" above; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major sequence of courses as described in "3" above, plus two years of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (a)" above; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the major fields described in “3” above, plus one year of the full-time satisfactory experience described in “1 (a)” above.
Desired Skills :
Experience in a Rapid Transit Environment.
Strong Communication, writing and organizational skills .
Familiarization with DCE performance specification and/or technical requirement as applied to capital projects.
Ability to work in field environments, such as various NYCT Maintenance and Overhaul Shops.
Experience with CMS and Talon .
Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint .
Experience with InDesign/Frame Maker
Selection Method :
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.
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.