MaBSTOA

MaBSTOA
(Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority)
NOTICE OF EXAMINATION
PROMOTION TO LINE SUPERVISOR
Exam No. 2954
WHEN TO APPLY: From: February 4, 2009 APPLICATION FEE: $60.00 (non-refundable)
To: February 24, 2009 Payable only by U.S. Postal Money Order
THE TEST DATE: Multiple-choice testing is expected to be held on June 20, 2009
EXAMINATION DATE: The written multiple-choice examination is expected to be held on Saturday,
June 20, 2009. Applicants will be sent admission notices by mail approximately 10 to 14 days before the
examination. Applicants who do not receive an admission notice by June 15, 2009, should phone the
NYCTA/MaBSTOA Personnel Testing, Selection & Classification unit at either (347) 643-8084 or (347)
643-8088.
WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: Line Supervisors (Surface) supervise Maintainers, Helpers and
Apprentices doing maintenance, installation, inspection, testing, alteration, and repair of buses and other
automotive vehicles and related bus shop equipment. They plan work and monitor production levels and
trends; provide technical direction to maintenance employees; use a computerized information system to
access information; perform safety assessments and quality audits; research technical and material
availability problems; perform inspection work and research on new equipment; forecast material, tool and
equipment requirements; keep records and write reports. They may operate a bus for testing, evaluation or
instructional purposes.
Some of the physical activities performed by Line Supervisors (Surface) and environmental conditions
experienced are: working outdoors in all kinds of weather; walking in and around bus garages, climbing
and walking on fuel, oil and gasoline trucks; reaching into dark spaces and making tactile inspections;
making visual inspections of equipment; distinguishing colors; reading gauges and prints; and hearing
warnings (bell, whistle and vocal).
(This is a brief description of what one might do in this position; it does not include all of the duties of this
position.)
SALARY: The current minimum salary is $61,359 per annum, increasing to $75,904 in the 38 th month of
employment. This rate is subject to change.
ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION: This examination is open to each employee of the
Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA) who on the date of the multiplechoice
test:
(1) is permanently employed (employment in title is the result of a list appointment) in the
title of Bus Maintainer - Chassis, Plant and Equipment Maintainer, Bus Maintainer –
Body, Electronic Equipment Maintainer or Stock Worker; and
(2) is not otherwise ineligible.
This examination is NOT open to employees of New York City Transit or to employees of other MTA
agencies.
If you do not know if you are eligible, check with your department’s Human Resources representative.
You may be given the test before we verify your eligibility. You are responsible for determining whether or
not you meet the eligibility requirements for this examination prior to submitting the application. If you are
marked "Not Eligible," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score.
PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION: At the time of the exam, candidates must present their employee ID’s.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment, eligibles must posses either (1) a Class B
Commercial Driver’s License valid in the State of New York with a passenger endorsement and no
restrictions or (2) a Motor Vehicle Driver’s license valid in the State of New York and a Learner’s Permit
for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License valid in the State of New York with a passenger endorsement
and no restrictions.
Eligibles who qualify under (2) above will be appointed subject to the receipt of a Class B Commercial
Driver’s License valid in the State of New York with a passenger endorsement and no restrictions at the
end of a special training course in bus operations.
Candidates who fail to successfully complete the special training course in bus operations, including the
receipt of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with a passenger
endorsement and no restrictions, will be returned to their former title
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REQUIRED FORMS
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Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify. The Class B Commercial
Driver’s License valid in the State of New York with a passenger endorsement and no restrictions must be
maintained for the duration of employment.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENT: Eligible candidates are subject to a qualifying medical examination.
Candidates will be rejected for any medical condition that impairs their ability to perform the duties of this
job in a reasonable manner.
DRUG SCREENING REQUIREMENT: Eligible candidates must pass a drug screening test in order to
be appointed.
WHERE TO OBTAIN APPLICATIONS
Requests for applications may be sent, in a self-addressed, stamped envelope, to:
New York City Transit Authority/MaBSTOA
Personnel Testing, Selection & Classification
Attention: Promotion to Line Supervisor, Exam #2954, MaBSTOA
P.O. Box 24463
Brooklyn, NY 11202-4463
Applications may be picked up in person, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at:
New York City Transit Authority/MaBSTOA
180 Livingston Street, Lobby
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Applications are also be available online at: http://www.mta.info.
WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND FILING FEES
Applications will be accepted by mail only and must be received by no later than the last day of the
application period. Completed applications, along with the application fee, should be sent to:
New York City Transit Authority/MaBSTOA
Personnel Testing, Selection & Classification
Attention: Promotion to Line Supervisor, Exam #2954, MaBSTOA
P.O. Box 24463
Brooklyn, NY 11202-4463
Anyone who is appointed to an eligible title after the application filing period closes and who wishes to file
an application should call (347) 643-8084 or (347) 643-8088.
APPLICATION FEE: An application fee must be submitted, along with the application, in the form of a
U.S. Postal Money Order for the amount of $60 made payable to “MaBSTOA”. The following
information must be written on the face of the money order:
your name
your signature
your social security number
your home address
Exam title and number.
Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Your filing fee will NOT be refunded.
Employees must keep their employee address up to date. Only the address on file with New York City
Transit Authority/MaBSTOA will be used to mail correspondence.
THE TEST: You will be given a multiple-choice test. A score of at least 70% is required to pass this test.
Your score on this test will determine 90% of your total score. Your seniority will determine the remaining
10%. You must pass the multiple-choice test to have your seniority credited.
Seniority will be calculated as follows: a base rating of 70% for all candidates who meet the eligibility
requirements plus 3% for each year of service in MaBSTOA to a maximum total of 100% for 10 or more
years of service. Partial seniority credit will be given for each day of eligible service.
The written multiple-choice test may include questions on: the installation, troubleshooting, inspection,
repair, testing and maintenance of automotive equipment, including the tools and equipment used in
automotive maintenance; supervisory methods and practices; safe work practices; reading and interpreting
technical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics; and other related areas.
ELIGIBILITY TO BE PROMOTED: In order to be eligible for promotion, you must have completed
(1) one year of permanent service in the eligible title as indicated in the above "Eligibility To Take
Examination" section, and you must be permanently employed in the eligible title. Time served prior to a
break in service of more than one year will not be credited for eligibility purposes.
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APPOINTMENTS: Candidates who pass the examination are not guaranteed appointment. Candidates
who do not meet the minimum requirements as stated in this Notice of Examination will not have their
names placed on the eligible list, regardless of their score on the examination. Eligibility will be verified
before the eligible list is established. Eligible candidates will be considered for selection in order of their
list standing. All promotions are subject to pre-promotional evaluations.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Each appointee will be required to successfully complete a one year
probationary period, during which time the appointee may be returned to his or her former position at the
discretion of MaBSTOA.
MAKE-UP TEST: You may apply for a make-up test if you cannot take the test on your scheduled test
date due to any of the following reasons:
(a) compulsory attendance before a public body; or
(b) on-the-job injury or illness caused by MaBSTOA employment; or
(c) absence for one week following the death of a spouse, domestic partner, parent, sibling, or
child; or child of a domestic partner; or
(d) absence due to ordered military duty; or
(e) a clear error for which the examining agency is responsible.
To request a make-up test, contact: NYC Transit/MaBSTOA, c/o Promotion to Line Supervisor, Exam No.
2954, P.O. Box 24463, Brooklyn, NY 11202-4463 by certified mail as soon as possible and provide
documentation of the special circumstances.
SABBATH OBSERVERS AND MILITARY PARTICIPANTS: Persons who are unable to take the
examination on the scheduled date because they are Sabbath Observers or because of a prior military
obligation will be given the opportunity to take the exam on an alternate date. To be given an alternate test
date:
Sabbath Observers must present a statement from his or her religious leader, on the religious
leader’s stationery, attesting to the fact that the candidate’s religious beliefs and practices forbid
the taking of the test on the scheduled date.
Military participants must present a copy of their military orders and admission notice.
This information should be brought, in person, to 180 Livingston Street, Personnel Testing, Selection &
Classification - Room 4070 (4 th floor), Brooklyn, NY 11201, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m., by no later than May 18, 2009. Your request must include your name, mailing address,
social security number, and the exam number and title. Do NOT mail the documents.
DISABLED APPLICANTS: Special testing arrangements will be made for certified disabled applicants
where appropriate and practicable. Those wishing further details on how to make such arrangements
should write, by no later than May 18, 2009 to:
New York City Transit Authority/MaBSTOA
Personnel Testing, Selection & Classification
Attention: Promotion to Line Supervisor, Exam #2954, MaBSTOA
P.O. Box 24463
Brooklyn, NY 11202-4463
MaBSTOA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES APPLICATIONS
FROM ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS. THE LIST RESULTING FROM THIS EXAMINATION
WILL BE BASED STRICTLY ON EXAMINATION RATINGS ATTAINED BY CANDIDATES
THROUGH THEIR TEST SCORES AND SENIORITY RATINGS, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
MaBSTOA Title Code: M9001
www.mta.info
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