Job Information
City of New York College Aide – Ferries ENG Division in New York, New York
Job Description
Under direct and general supervision of the Deputy Director of Ferry Maintenance, the College Aide will perform mechanical and marine engineering related duties in support of the Staten Island Ferry Maintenance Unit. Selected candidates will receive direct experience in mechanical and marine engineering activities that are involved in the construction, maintenance, and reconstruction of the vessels and their mechanical systems of the Staten Island Ferry System, including ferries, barges, and other floating vessels. Tasks that the College Aide can expect to perform include inspection of shipyard work; Contractor oversight; report writing; technical documentation organization; technical studies; and preventive maintenance system improvement. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative, analytical, technical and communication skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC. The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Work Location: 1 Bay St, Staten Island, NY
Work Hours: Mon - Fri: TBD
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.
TO APPLY:
Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number: 631820. For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers link. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Qualifications
For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.
Additional Information
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.