EV Chargers & Parking Operations Technician
- Full-time
- Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
- Compensation: USD 56946 - USD 83898
Job Description
In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Engineering Technician, or reachable on civil service list for Exam # 2040 or 5068.
Parking Management, Facilities, and Capital Projects Unit plays a vital role in the development, management, and operation of the City’s municipal parking infrastructure. as well as sustainability initiatives at parking facilities. The unit is responsible for managing 8 multi-level parking garages and 30 municipal parking fields across the city. Our mission is to integrate sustainability practices and environmental safety into municipal parking facilities.
The Facilities Management & Sustainability Projects Group is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Engineering Technician to assist in advancing the City’s EV charging infrastructure and supporting key operational functions of municipal parking facilities. The selected candidate will play a vital role in both the planning and operational oversight of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, the general upkeep and inspection of parking structures, and the design of parking layouts and traffic devices. This position requires a combination of fieldwork, technical design support, data analysis, and vendor coordination. The selected candidate will be tasked with the following:
- Support the implementation of the citywide EV charging strategy by assisting with the installation, maintenance, and operational oversight of Level 2 and fast-charging stations.
- Conduct site visits and field surveys of parking facilities, collect relevant data, generate maps, visualizations, and field reports.
- Assist with inspections of parking garages and fields to ensure public safety and contract compliance.
- Design parking layout and traffic equipment arrangements using AutoCAD and prepare/review technical drawings and specifications.
- Support the preparation and review of engineering documentation, including proposals, contracts, cost estimates, and maintenance plans.
- Investigate and respond to complaints submitted through 311, the Commissioner’s office, elected officials, or directly from the public.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to monitor EV charger functionality, track operational performance, and ensure prompt issue resolution.
- Perform additional administrative, analytical, and technical support tasks as needed.
“This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37”
Work Location: 34-02 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101
Hours/Shift: 35 Hrs. / M-F / 7am – 3pm
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - 20113
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
For Assignment Levels I – II
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as an engineering technician; or
2. An Associate degree from an accredited college or technical institution with a specialization in engineering technology; or
3. A combination of education and experience which is equivalent to two years of satisfactory experience. To determine educational equivalency for experience, see “Special Note” below.
Special Note
One year of experience credit will be given for each 30 semester credits for college education leading to a degree from an accredited college in engineering technology. However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
License Requirement For Certain Positions
For assignment to certain positions, the candidate must possess at the time of appointment or assignment a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Qualification Requirements
For Assignment Levels III – IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels III and IV, individuals must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels I and II, either
1. At least one year of satisfactory service as an Engineering Technician with the City of New York; or
2. A Baccalaureate degree in engineering technology from an accredited college; or
3. After meeting the minimum requirements described for Assignment Level I, at least two additional years of full-time satisfactory experience performing engineering technician work; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to
Additional Qualification Requirement “3” above and in “Special Note” above.
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.
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