Senior Quality Control Specialist I-III
Description
Job Information:
Job Title: Senior Quality Control Specialist I-III
First Date of Posting: 11/03/2025
Last Date of Filing: 11/17/2025
Authority: NYCT
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Car Equipment
Reports To: Manager, Field Quality Assurance
Location: Various
Hours of Work: Various
Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position 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:
- Senior Quality Control Specialist I (TA): $90,319 - $102,064
- Senior Quality Control Specialist II (TA): $97,548 - $109,250
- Senior Quality Control Specialist III (TA): $105,348 – 115,784
Responsibilities:
The Senior Quality Control Specialist will support Field Quality Assurance and provide oversight to ensure the integrity, compliance, and quality of New Car field modifications and spare parts programs. The Specialist ensures all work meets approved technical standards for reliability, functionality, and completion verification on subway cars. This role includes conducting Field Modification Instructions (FMIs), performing database entries, participating in modifications, assisting in audits, and coordinating with MTA internal departments, outside vendors, and consultants to ensure the successful execution of railcar technology initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards across the transit fleet.
Education and Experience:
1. A baccalaureate degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university and six years of satisfactory full-time paid professional experience in quality control including the application of probability and statistics; statistical quality control; experiment design; planning; basic reliability concepts; quality data collection; quality auditing; and/or systems development with quality control programs; or
2. At least 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university or technical school with specialization in engineering technology or a related field and eight years of the experience described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university or technical school with specialization in engineering technology or a related field.
To be eligible for placement in assignment Level II, candidates must have served at least one year at Level I or must possess at least one additional year of qualifying experience.
To be eligible for placement in assignment Level III, candidates must have served at least one year at Level II or must possess at least two additional years of qualifying experience.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Access.
- Knowledge of railcar systems, transit maintenance practices, or related transportation/industrial equipment preferred
- Excellent in Oral and Written Communication
- Professional and Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.
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.