Telecommunications Associate I – IV / Telecommunications Specialist I – III (Data)

First Date of Posting: 3/3/2023

Last Date of Filing: 3/24/2023

Authority: TA/OA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: MOW- Electronics Maintenance Division

Reports to: Superintendent

Work Location: Various

Hours of Work: 8am- 4pm

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

Telecommunications Associate I (Data) TA: $50,431 – $ 76,229

Telecommunications Associate II (Data) TA: $70,368 – $91,476

Telecommunications Associate III (Data) TA: $75,623 – $91,476

Telecommunications Associate IV (Data) TA: $85,511- $116,062

Telecommunications Associate I (Data) OA: $52,732 – $79,708

Telecommunications Associate II (Data) OA: $73,580 – $95,651

Telecommunications Associate III (Data) OA: $79,074 – $95,651

Telecommunications Specialist I (Data) OA: $88,299 – $104,070

Telecommunications Specialist II (Data) OA: $95,362 – $112,399

Telecommunications Specialist III (Data) OA: $102,990 – $119,843

Under general supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing telecommunication contracts guided by NYCT’s standards, guidelines, and codes. The selected candidate will manage contracts throughout the design, construction, and commission phases; ensure all divisions and stakeholders’ requirements are addressed; verify new assets are turned over to operations with the required resources for maintenance per contract agreements. Telecommunication systems utilized may include but not limited to Public Announcement, Intercoms, Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Wireless Radio, PSLAN, Help Point, Fiber and Copper infrastructure, Layer 2/3 Network, PBX, Emergency Alarms, Head End Hardware, and Software Applications. Additionally, the selected candidate will support all telecommunication installations, upgrades, data configuration/provisioning, remote monitoring; maintaining and updating documentation; testing, analysis, and reporting. As a member of the EMD Contract Compliance group representing in-house maintenance groups, the incumbent will also provide technical support, training, and knowledge transfer, as required.

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.

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.

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

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.

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 $105,472 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

Qualified applicants can submit an online application

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.