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Associate Railroad Signal Specialist Series

Job ID: 9613

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: Apr 21, 2025

Description

Job Responsibilities

Title: Associate Railroad Signal Specialist Series

First Date of Posting: 11/19/2024

Last Date of Filing: Open Until Filled

Authority NYCTA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: MOW Engineering

Reports to: Senior Director, New Signals Technology

Work Location: 130 Livingston Street

Hours of Work: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

COMPENSATION

Associate Railroad Signal Specialist I- $87,701- $110,444

Associate Railroad Signal Specialist II- $96,619- $123,140

Associate Railroad Signal Specialist III- $116,636- $137,501

Responsibilities

The incumbent under limited supervision, will perform signal design work of moderate difficulty, supervise the preparation of plans and specifications for new signal equipment for signaling systems and equipment repaired or alteration of signaling systems,

inspect the installation of new technology train control systems or related advanced signals,

or inspect the condition of railroad signal systems and prepare plans and procedures for maintenance of signal equipment during its useful life.

Represent the subdivision at meetings with the Department of Construction & Development, Enterprise Asset Management, NYCT Law, all other MTA agencies, city agencies, contractors, and consultants.

This position may require response to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years of

full-time satisfactory experience in: railroad power-operated signal engineering

work; or in signal maintenance, circuit designing, manufacturing, or installation

supervision. At least two years of this experience must have included specialized

experience in:

a) designing railroad signals of moderate difficulty; or

b) supervising and inspecting the installation of railroad signals; or

c) preparing plans and specifications for railroad signal equipment or systems;

or

2. Education in electrical technology, electrical engineering or a related field above

the high school level may be substituted for the general experience described under

"1" above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year

of experience up to the maximum of four years of experience. However, all

candidates must have at least two years of the specialized experience described in

"1 a, b, c" above

SPECIAL NOTES:

In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements as set forth in "1" or "2"

above:

A. To be assigned to Assignment Level II, the candidate must have at least one year

of experience working in Assignment Level I or an additional year of the

experience described under "1" above in the "Qualification Requirements".

B. To be assigned to Assignment Level III, the candidate must have at least two years

of experience working in Assignment Levels I or II and/or two additional years

of the experience described under "1" in the "Qualification Requirements" above.

Desired Skills

+ Basic software programming knowledge or experiences - to be able to learn and understand logic programming and basic logic functions, to be capable to understand a logic application to troubleshoot find a root cause analysis to a failure and to implement solution.

+ Have some familiarity of basic general conceptual understanding of modern microprocessor-based signals control systems such as Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) would be helpful.

+ Knowledge of using Computer Aided Design (CAD) related software such as Micro station or Spotlight software to modify design drawings would be helpful.

+ Ability to introduce innovative ideas, to monitor and determine potential signal troubles and contribute to finding solutions.

+ Strong knowledge of Windows software and applications

+ Strong written and verbal communication.

+ Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

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.

OTHER INFORMATION

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 $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

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.