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Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Level 1-4 Title: Transit Railcar Technology Specialist Level 1 - 4 First Date of Posting: 1/5/2026 Last Date of Posting: 1/12/2026 Authority: TA Department: Department of Subways Division/Unit: Car Equipment Reports To: Director, Carbone System Data Maintenance Equipment Development Hours of Work: Various All appointments, except for 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 Compensation Responsibilities This position will be responsible for performing and supervising tasks regarding CBTC projects: CBTC system stabilization periods; Performance and failure analyses of CBTC electronic systems; Reviewing technical documentation (i.e. schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, test reports); Supporting vendor comprehensive CBTC test plans; Preparing test reports; Developing and implementing modification procedures; Analyzing Carborne CBTC and non-CBTC equipment data downloads; Formalizing and providing recommendations to management; Providing technical support for three (3) Maintenance Shops in troubleshooting and diagnosing Carborne CBTC electronic and software system failures; Providing shop support for equipment and software installations and modifications. Education and Experience 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus:

• a) Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing one of thefollowing:
• i) Reviewing moderately complex design or maintenance manuals or

documents of railcars, automobiles, trucks, buses, marine vessels, aircraft or other industrial equipment; or (ii) Preparing plans and technical specifications for railcars or other vehicles and equipment described in a(i); or (iii) Inspecting, performing, or supervising quality control reviews of the work described in a(i) and a(ii); and

• b) Three years of full-time satisfactory experience performing one or acombination of the following:
• i) Inspecting, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting of railcar or other

vehicles and equipment described in a(i); or (ii) Supervising or performing the installation of railcar or other vehiclesor equipment described in a(i); or

1. A four-year vocational/technical high school diploma with a major sequence ofcourses in electrical, mechanical, or electronic technology, or a closely related field,plus two years of full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (a)" above andtwo years of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (b)" above; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college with a major sequence of coursesin electrical, mechanical, civil, transportation, aerospace or computerengineering, electrical/electronic technology, computers science, cyber securityor related degree, plus two years of the full-time satisfactory experience describedin "1 (a)" above, and one year of the full-time satisfactory experience described in "1 (b)" above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major sequence ofcourses as described in "3" above, plus two years of the full-time satisfactoryexperience described in "1 (a) or 1 (b)" above; or
4. A master's degree from an accredited college in one of the major fields describedin "3" above, plus one year of the full-time satisfactory experience described in ""1(a) or 1 (b)" above.

Desired Skills Working knowledge/experience regarding passenger railcars. Working knowledge/experience with computer/communication networks, circuit theory, electronics, microprocessor based/embedded systems, CBTC, etc. Thorough knowledge of engineering principles as applied to railcar electrical systems and sub-systems design. Familiarization with railcar performance specifications and technical requirements. Familiarization with design review, testing, and qualification of railcar electrical systems and equipment. Working knowledge of computers/software programs to generate reports, spreadsheets, create/modify documents, create presentations, and manipulate/manage data. Strong communication and writing skills. Ability to work in field environments such as railcar maintenance/overhaul facilities. 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”). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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