Under general supervision the Marine Electronics Technician will operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair the electrical and/or mechanical systems and the control & monitoring systems for the main propulsion engines, ship service generators, navigation and cargo equipment, and other auxiliary systems aboard Department of Environmental Protection vessels.

Typical tasks will include routinely boarding vessels to inspect, test, repair and calibrate electrical/electronic systems, instrumentation lighting, motors, controllers, emergency signal, battery and communication systems; assist in developing a maintenance program for all electrical systems; assist in customizing and maintaining software for the control and monitoring systems and keep
records of tests, maintenance and inspections.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Technology or Electronic Technology, and at least four years of satisfactory full-time experience using medium voltage alternating current variable frequency drives and power systems, utilizing Programmable Logic Controller systems or comparable computer-system experience; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college in Electrical or Electronic Technology, and at least six years of satisfactory full-time experience using medium voltage alternating current variable frequency drives and power systems, such as Programmable Logic Controller systems as described in "1" above.

The selected candidate must have a strong background with Marine vessel electronic control and monitoring systems experience Programmable Logic Controller systems, motor controllers, switchboards and electrical shipboard circuits and very good communication and organizational skills.

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.