Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

JOB INFORMATION

Title: Associate Staff Analyst/Staff Analyst I-II

First Date of Posting: 9/12/2024

Last Date of Filing: Open until Filled

Authority: TA/OA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: MOW-Electronics Maintenance Division

Reports to: Director, AFC Equipment Installation Support

Work Location: 33 Williams Place, Brooklyn, NY

Hours of Work: 8:00am - 4:00pm

***APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY***

Compensation:

TO BE CONSIDERED, TA APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE IN THE TITLE, OR TOOK THE EXAM THAT HAD A LAST DATE TO FILE OF

AUGUST 21, 2018 FOR STAFF ANALYST, AND JUNE 25,2019 FOR ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Director, AFC Equipment Installation, the selected candidate will be responsible for planning & coordinating field surveys
• Updating/creating as built drawings for the installation of all Automated Fare Collection (AFC) equipment
• Managing the inspection of all AFC equipment installations, including Turnstiles, MetroCard Vending Machines, ADA Farecard Access Systems, railings & gates.
• The selected candidate will also coordinate with the AFC Maintenance office to ensure the functionality of all AFC equipment in all control areas. Responsibilities will also include: providing AFC work plans; tracking upcoming AFC projects; maintaining departmental tools such as databases to forecast future work assignments on a weekly and monthly basis, and tracking and monitoring employee training.

Education and Experience:

• Associate Staff Analyst
  • A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, fiscal management, or in a related area; Or
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in ‘1’ above.
• Staff Analyst I-II
  • A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; Or
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, fiscal management, or in a related area.

Desired Skills:

• Professional experience utilizing Bentley MicroStation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Civil, Electrical and Communication standards and practices.
• Knowledge of the NYCT Subway System.
• Knowledge of NYCT Rules and Regulations.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Knowledge of installation techniques of electronic equipment.
• Excellent work ethic and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Selection Method
• Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
• 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 $101,379 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

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.