Description
Position at New York City Transit
Title: Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Series (Requisition ID: 2897)
Last Date of Posting: Open Until Filled
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Car Equipment/ Quality Assurance & New Car Warranty
Reports To: Sr. Director, New Car technology (R262)
Work Location: 130 Livingston St, Brooklyn
Hours of Work: 7AM - 3PM (subject to change)
All appointments, with the exception of Department of subways employees on MaBSTOA payroll, will be made on NYCT payroll.
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: $73,878 - $96,395
Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 2: $87,701 - $110,411
Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 3: $104,266 - $125,964
Transit Railcar Technology Specialist 4: $116,636 - $137,501
Responsibilities may include understanding, analyzing and reviewing technical documentation and correspondence submitted by Railcar Car Builder. Perform First Article Inspections at Car builder and supplier manufacturing locations. Perform Quality Assurance System Audits of Car builders and Suppliers. Provide detailed reporting of First Article Inspections and Quality Assurance System Audits. Monitor and track performance of Pre Shipment Inspections at supplier locations. Performance of commissioning of newly procured subway cars. Perform detailed Inspections of the car interior, exterior and underfloor. Coordinate and participate in Qualification Testing at various locations throughout NYCT subway system. A valid Driver’s License is essential for this job.
1. 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 electromechanical 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 Supervision of railcar maintenance, manufacture or installation; OR
2. 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
3. An associate degree from an accredited college 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
4. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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
5. A master's degree from an accredited college in one of the major fields described in "3" above plus one year of the full time satisfactory experience described in "1 (a)" above.
As an employee of NYCT or MaBSTOA you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $105, 472.00 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.
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