Telecommunications Associate (Data)

“As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.”

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the Telecommunication Associate (Data) title, or must have taken the Open Competitive Electrician Exam #0135, passed and be reachable. Must provide proof of filing, or be eligible under the 55a program. .

Electrical Operations seeks to hire 2 Telecommunications Associate – Data L4 that will support the TMC operations as well as other agency initiatives. Under general supervision, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the successful candidates will: (1) supervise the activities of a functionally defined data telecommunications unit; (2) is responsible for performing highly difficult and complex data telecommunications operations; (3) serves as a technical resource person in the planning, selection and operation of highly complex data telecommunications services; or (4) serves as senior member of a project team or task force. Performs the full range of professional level data telecommunications planning, analytical, research, operational, and/or administrative functions. Oversees complete acceptance testing and/or preventive maintenance for systems and services. Supervises subordinate staff. Supervises daily activities to ensure the reception of data from field sites to update the affected database(s). Prepares and delivers reports concerning overall plans, activities, performance levels, and budgetary compliance of a functionally defined complex data telecommunications unit. Oversees the implementation of large contracts. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.

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 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 including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in data telecommunications/ networking or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area and two years of experience as described in “1” above; or

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

4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. A 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 for a maximum of two years. 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 as 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.

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“As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.”

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the Telecommunication Associate (Data) title or must have taken the Open Competitive Electrician Exam #0135, passed and be reachable. Must provide proof of filing, or be eligible under the 55a program..

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“As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.”

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be either serving permanently in the Telecommunication Associate (Data) title or must have taken the Open Competitive Electrician Exam #0135, passed and be reachable. Must provide proof of filing, or eligible under the 55a program.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 549417
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link for JOB ID #: 549417

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Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
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This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

35 Hours/7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

To be Determined

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.