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

Metropolitan Transportation Authority


Job Information

First Date of Posting: 10/25/2022
Last Date of Filing: 11/15/2022
Authority: TA/OA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: MOW – Electronics Maintenance Division
Reports to: Superintendent
Work Location: Various
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

In order to protect our employees and continue to provide safe and reliable service to our communities, as of November 14, 2021 we are requiring all new MTA hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. MTA will consider exceptions for religious and medical reasons, where appropriate. “Fully vaccinated” means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose, or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a CDC vaccine card must be submitted prior to your start date.

Compensation

Telecommunications Associate I (Voice) TA: $51,069 – $77,193 New hire rate: $44,408
Telecommunications Associate II (Voice) TA: $71,258 – $92,634 New hire rate: $61,963
Telecommunications Associate III (Voice) TA: $76,579 – $92,634 New hire rate: $66,591
Telecommunications Associate IV (Voice) TA: $85,511- $116,062
  • TA is represented by DC-37
Telecommunications Associate I (Voice) OA: $48,007 – $72,567
Telecommunications Associate II (Voice) OA: $66,987 – $87,080
Telecommunications Associate III (Voice) OA: $71,989 – $87,080
Telecommunications Specialist I (Voice) OA: $80,387 – $94,746
Telecommunications Specialist II (Voice) OA: $86,818 – $102,328
Telecommunications Specialist III (Voice) OA: $93,762 – $109,105
  • OA is represented by TWU L 100

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with NYCT’s electronic hardware maintenance including but are not limited to the installation, upgrade, configuration management, monitoring and maintenance of NYCT’s various radio and security systems. Maintenance typically includes fault identification, analysis, resolution, implementation of various radio systems, radio dispatch communications control systems, Monitor, Control and Alarm System (MCAS), and utilizing various tools, test equipment & analyzers to perform diagnostics required to check the performance of equipment. The selected candiate will also work with vendors to review technical documents related to new radio systems and resolve complicated technical issues that may arise with radio equipment. Additional responsibilities will include: managing the department’s inventory of radio parts and equipment; updating and maintaining records of radio systems; serving as a liaison between NYCT and various support and material vendors, in-house maintenance groups and user departments; providing technical support, writing procedures, knowledge transfer and training (as required) to other NYCT staff; developing and managing projects during design, review procedures, drawings, contract specifications and implementation/turn up of radio systems.

Education and Experience

Telecommunications Associate I – IV
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; 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 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
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

  • Proven trouble shooting capabilities using Radio Communication test equipment such as Communication Analyzer, TIMS sets, Multimeters, Spectrum Analyzer, and Watt-meters.
  • Experience in delivering training sessions
  • Familiarization with Layer 2/3 routers. ALU certifications are a plus.
  • Excellent written, project management, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.
Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.

Other Information

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.

How To Apply

Qualified applicants can submit an online application

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.

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