Computer Specialist (Software) Level 1-4 (TWU)JOB TITLE: Computer Specialist (Software) Level 1-4 (TWU)Salary:Level 2: $113,637 - $127,300Level 3: $122,715 - $138,441Level 4: $131,642 - $158,514Department: Transportation IT ProductsSupervisor: Director, Product Development PLocation: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004Hours of Work: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (7 hours/day) or as requiredSalary Determination: Selected candidate will be appointed to MaBSTOA payroll.OpeningThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.SummaryThis class of positions encompasses highly technical responsibilities for the design, implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and analysis of software systems at varying levels of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment. Assignment Level IV duties involve senior‑level technical responsibility for complex software functions, coordination of multi‑project teams, and oversight of large-scale systems.ResponsibilitiesUnder minimum direction, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, holds senior‑level technical responsibility for extremely complex and ongoing software functions related to systems analysis, data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, and operating systems. Routine duties include serving as an in‑house expert, coordinating multiple ongoing projects, directing major undertakings that run in large multi‑mainframe data centers or distributed processing environments, and supervising units engaged in work related to these complex software functions. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.Required QualificationsA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including 24 semester credits in computer science or a related field and two years of satisfactory full‑time computer software experience in systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, systems programming, data communications, including one year in a project‑leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; ORA four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full‑time computer software experience as described above, including one year in a project‑leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; OREducation and/or experience equivalent to (1) or (2). College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) based on 60 semester credits equating to one year of experience. A master's degree in computer science or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2). All candidates must have at least a four‑year high school diploma or its equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory full‑time experience in a project‑leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.Desired QualificationsCloud Administrator: Desired knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, PowerShell, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, Blob.VMware Engineer: Desired knowledge of VMware, vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, PowerCLI, Ansible, Veeam, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS.Assignment Level IVUnder minimum direction, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, holds senior‑level technical responsibility for extremely complex and ongoing software functions related to systems analysis, data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, on‑line applications programming, contingency planning, evaluation and selection of telecommunications, local area networks, computer hardware and software products, and quality assurance functions. Routine duties include serving as an in‑house expert, coordinating multiple ongoing projects, directing major undertakings in large multi‑mainframe data centers or distributed processing environments, and supervising units engaged in complex software functions. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.Special NoteTo be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project‑leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or online applications programming.Other InformationPursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Metro is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies. We serve as transportation planner and coordinator, designer, builder, and operator for the country’s largest, most populous county. More than 10 million people – nearly one-fourth of California’s residents – live, work and play within our 1,433-square-mile service area.