What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Specialist (Software) Levels 1-4 Represented position at Metropolitan Transportation Authority?
Description
Position at MTA Headquarters
Title: Computer Specialist (SW) I-IV Represented
Authority: MTAHQ
Department: MTA IT
Division/Unit: IT Product Management
Reports to: Product Manager, Intranet and Web Apps
Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan
Hours of Work: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM (7 hours/day) or as required
COMPENSATION
Salary range:
Computer Spec. (SW) 1 TWU: $99,579 - $107,924
Computer Spec. (SW) 2 TWU: $103,742 - $116,216
Computer Spec. (SW) 3 TWU: $112,029 - $126,386
Computer Spec. (SW) 4 TWU: $120,179 - $144,711
**SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED TO MaBSTOA PAYROLL**
Job Summary:
A successful candidate will work on developing new Internal Apps for MTA employees you will also help us to re-platform our existing legacy apps with latest technologies.
Our tech stack: .Net (C#), Azure SQL, Azure Power Platforms, Dynamics 365 apps & PowerBI Reporting
As a Computer Specialist (Software Engineer) you will:
- provide routine support for in-prod applications that may need periodic enhancements.
- work on app code to integrate enhancement requested by users.
- Perform coding and/or configuration and test programs to meet business needs and ensure functionality of applications.
- Write documentation that describes installation and operating procedures to aid in user training and troubleshooting issues.
- Provide daily operational support for production systems including providing on-call support.
- Contribute to the development of test plans and participate in post-implementation reviews to ensure requirements are met.
Qualification Requirements
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two years* of satisfactory full‐time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, maintenance and support, systems programming, data communications, mainframe development, mobile development, web development and design
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and three years* of satisfactory full‐time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, maintenance and support, systems programming, data communications, development, mobile development, web development and design
3. A four‐year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years* of satisfactory full‐time computer software experience as described in ʺ1ʺ above
4.Education and/or experience equivalent to ʺ1ʺ or ʺ2ʺ above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in ʺ2ʺ above on the basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A master’s degree in computer science or a related computer field, or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of the required experience in ʺ1ʺ or ʺ2ʺ above. However, all candidates must have at least a four‐year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory full‐time experience
* For each six months of full-time experience as a project leader or a major contributor on a complex project may be substituted for one year of the full-time computer software experience as described above, up to a maximum of one year of experience.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one additional 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 applications programming.
SELECTION METHOD
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
Pursuant 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 (the “Commission”).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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.
Salary : $120,179 - $144,711