In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Electrician, or be reachable on the promotional or open-competitive list for Electrician or be eligible under the 55a program.

Electrical Operations seeks to hire three Electricians who will support the City’s ambitious NYC Streets Plan, a five-year transportation plan to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of the City’s streets for all New Yorkers. The successful candidates will provide electrical knowledge and support for programming such as signal changes needed for dedicated and protected bus lanes and bike lanes, as well as the expansion and development of solar-powered Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) signs. The electrician will manage and oversee any required electrical work and installations.

In addition to the Streets Plan programs, the electrician may also work on the installation, repair, and maintenance of high- or low-tension electrical systems for light, heat, power, and communications in or on buildings, structures, and highways. Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains electric wiring systems and components, equipment, and apparatus in or on buildings or structures in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code, pertinent plans, specifications, and job orders. Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains electrical wiring and equipment, traffic signals, Accessible Pedestrian Signals, and controllers. Installs raceways and electrical conductors. Conducts tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs. May also act as a field representative for the city to resolve construction problems on various city electrical products both outside the plant and in city facilities. May be required to work with contractors employed by the city in large scale multi-million-dollar projects documenting construction process and infrastructure to ensure that a complete and accurate record exists for future projects and maintenance; ability to read specifications to order electrical equipment and supplies including video and fiber optic equipment.

Work Location: TBD

Hours/Shift: 35 Hours/Shift TBD

To Apply:
In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Electrician, or be reachable on the open-competitive list for Electrician or be eligible under the 55a program.

All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the JOB ID #: 617388
Current employees please log on into Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers Link and search for JOB ID #: 617388

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.

Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
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Preference will be given to candidate who possess:

Knowledge of test and fiber splicing equipment included but not limited to OTDR and fusion splicer.
Possess outside plant experience which includes cable splicing and pulling within the ECS manhole system in Manhattan.
Certification in fiber optic splicing. Working knowledge using the citywide video platform such as Genetic is desirable.
Experienced in large data center HAVC systems operation maintenance and repair and installation are mandatory. Both water-cooled and Freon-type systems.
Experienced in large data center fiber optic networks both inside the plant and outside.
Experienced with Video Networks and Video Distribution Systems. Experienced in Intelligent Transportation Systems including Video Detection, Microwave Sensors EZ-Pass tag reader.
Journeyman level with Data Center electrical including a good working knowledge of battery backup systems, Flywheel backup systems, large diesel generating systems in excess of 1 megawatt. Experienced in both loaded and unloaded testing and general maintenance of power backup systems.
Experienced in real-world blackout conditions operating on backup power for days.
Experienced with Traffic Signal Maintenance and Construction. Experience with Municipal Street Light. Traffic Signal Control experience is a plus.

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or

2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician or education in the electrical or electronic field acquired in an approved trade, technical school or vocational high school or college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits, from an accredited college or university, for one year of experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper or apprentice experience, or education in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school in the electrical or electronic field. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education, will receive prorated credit.

3. License Requirements

For appointment to certain positions, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

For assignment as a special electrician, candidates must possess and maintain the license(s) and/or certificate(s) required to perform these duties.

Preference will be given to candidate who possess: Knowledge of test and fiber splicing equipment included but not limited to OTDR and fusion splicer. Possess outside plant experience which includes cable splicing and pulling within the ECS manhole system in Manhattan. Certification in fiber optic splicing. Working knowledge using the citywide video platform such as Genetic is desirable. Experienced in large data center HAVC systems operation maintenance and repair and installation are mandatory. Both water-cooled and Freon-type systems. Experienced in large data center fiber optic networks both inside the plant and outside. Experienced with Video Networks and Video Distribution Systems. Experienced in Intelligent Transportation Systems including Video Detection, Microwave Sensors EZ-Pass tag reader. Journeyman level with Data Center electrical including a good working knowledge of battery backup systems, Flywheel backup systems, large diesel generating systems in excess of 1 megawatt. Experienced in both loaded and unloaded testing and general maintenance of power backup systems. Experienced in real-world blackout conditions operating on backup power for days. Experienced with Traffic Signal Maintenance and Construction. Experience with Municipal Street Light. Traffic Signal Control experience is a plus. In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Electrician, or be reachable on the open-competitive list for Electrician, or be eligible under the 55a program.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.