College Aide - Ferries ENG Division

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York City Fire Department is seeking a College Aide for the Ferries ENG Division. This role involves supporting mechanical and marine engineering tasks related to ferry maintenance. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in vessel construction and maintenance, with responsibilities including inspection, report writing, and preventive maintenance. Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited college and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

NYC residency within 90 days of appointment

Qualifications

• Ongoing enrollment in an accredited college or graduate school required.
• Specific coursework in IT or related fields required for IT-related levels.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of shipyard work.
• Contractor oversight and report writing.
• Technical documentation organization.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Matriculation at an accredited college

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Ferry Engineering, the College Aide will support Staten Island Ferry Maintenance Unit with mechanical and marine engineering duties. This role offers direct experience in activities related to the construction, maintenance, and reconstruction of vessels and their mechanical systems, including ferries, barges, and floating vessels.

Responsibilities include:

1. Inspection of shipyard work
2. Contractor oversight
3. Report writing
4. Technical documentation organization
5. Technical studies
6. 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: Applicants must obtain or already possess a TWIC within 30 days of appointment, as per federal regulations. More info at: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Work Location: 1 Bay St, Staten Island, NY

Work Hours: Mon - Fri: TBD

Note: Open to qualified persons with a disability under the 55-a program. Indicate your interest in your resume or cover letter.

To apply, visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number: 711905. Current City employees should use Employee Self Service at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school, with employment conditioned upon ongoing enrollment.
• For IT-related levels, specific coursework in IT, computer science, or related fields is required.

Maximum tenure is 6 years. Students may work full-time during vacations but not more than half-time during sessions.

Preferred Skills include experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional benefits and requirements include eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and NYC residency within 90 days of appointment.

The City of New York is committed to equal opportunity employment and diversity in the workplace.