Job Description
The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit to learn more.
At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
The Enterprise Mobile Technologies (EMT) Director will provide technical assistance to agencies, with a focus on various mobile and wireless initiatives; provide designated agency mobile coordinators with information pertaining to equipment, service pricing and availability and will work with various account team members to complete orders.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage a team of engineers who provide support on daily ServiceNow incidents/requests and work closely with the various carrier account teams and wireless personnel on customer service issues that may arise; ensure all urgent incidents and requests are prioritized and addressed in a timely manner.
- Work closely with OTI's Cost Recovery Group (CRG) for mobile order approvals.
- Liaise with City agencies on requests/incidents resolution for various carrier services; recommend appropriate action in response to agency mobile requests, including activation of new service, cancellation of existing service, choice of carrier, number porting, change of service type or rate plan, or change of equipment type.
- Provide managerial and technical support and assist in troubleshooting communications issues; follow-up with the appropriate vendors and carriers on orders placed for new equipment.
- Liaise with internal OTI divisions concerning new service and equipment costs and determine proper user financial responsibilities.
- Perform inventory control functions and update vendor management system with accurate data.
- Assist customers with various device configurations; activate and program a wide range of mobile devices, including cellular phones, smartphones both android and IOS, mobile PC cards, and MiFi's; submit corrections to carriers; prepare written communications concerning technical issues.
- Assist in performing MDM tasks such as device provisioning, deployment of base profiles and policies.
- Work with agency MDM admins ensuring devices are successfully enrolled.
- Perform additional tasks and projects as directed by management.
HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
* Special Note: Taking and passing civil service exams are necessary to maintain employment with the City of New York. Please check the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) website (_monthly.shtml) for important exam filing information. Please ensure that you are either a permanent employee in the civil service title listed on this posting, or, that you file for the examination when there is an open filing period. For more information regarding the civil service process, please visit the DCAS website at:
* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
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SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program
OTI participates in E-Verify
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (NO - 8298A
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area, and four years of satisfactory fulltime experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, or administrative duties in a voice and/or data telecommunications or closely related electronics planning, management, and/or service organization, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized capacity and 18 months must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity or in the supervision of staff performing work in the voice and/or data telecommunications field; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent, scientific, technical, electronic or related area and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of the specialized experience as described in "1" above and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
The successful candidate should possess the following: - Technical knowledge of mobile technologies such as Mobile Device Management (MDM) and equipment's such as IOS and Android, as well as the ability to troubleshoot various issues. - At least 5 years of experience as a Senior MDM Manager Role, including the following required skills and expertise: - Experience with Carrier Portals, Apple ABM and Android KNOX. - Strong experience in Enterprise or Solution Architecture. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Communication and Collaboration: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders. - Strong interpersonal skills. Project Management and Organization: - Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong organizational and project management skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively. Security and Standards: - Ability to articulate and recommend technology standards related to security, document transmission, and digital signatures. - Ensure compliance with NYC Cyber Command Standards Business Acumen: - Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting policies and procedures. - Ability to understand business requirements and document them into functional specifications. - Ability to work with cross-functional teams (architects, developers, engineers, domain experts) to document non-functional requirements. - Solid attention to detail. - Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at
Residency Requirement
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.
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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- Dice Id: 10110574
- Position Id: 781976
- Posted 22 days ago
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