Computer Specialist (SW) 1-4 TWU
Job ID: 5495
Business Unit: MTA Headquarters
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Server & Storage Ops
Date Posted: Jan 22, 2024
Description
JOB INFORMATION
Title: Computer Specialist (SW) 1-4
Last Date of Filing: Open Unit Filled
Authority: MTAHQ
Department: MTA IT
Division/Unit: Office of IT Infrastructure/Operations
Reports to: Director, Server & Storage Operations
Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan
Hours of Work: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM (7 hours/day) or as required
The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support to MTA’s computer server hardware, operating system software and storage area network environment; including installation and maintenance of highly complex computer equipment and software configurations. Many of these systems are platforms for mission critical applications.
COMPENSATION
Salary range:
Computer Spec. (SW) 1 TWU: $99,579
Computer Spec. (SW) 2 TWU: $103,742
Computer Spec. (SW) 3 TWU: $112,029
Computer Spec. (SW) 4 TWU: $120,179
SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED TO MaBSTOA PAYROLL
RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected candidate will perform information technology functions related to design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of systems applications and/or related software functions.
Computer Specialists (Software), under supervision, with considerable latitude for independent action or the exercise of independent judgment, are responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, enhancement, maintenance and security of database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, applications, mobile applications, websites, and/or related software functions; may supervise a unit engaged in work related to these areas or may independently perform related work of a highly complex, technical nature. All Computer Specialists (Software) perform related work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A baccalaureate 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, systems programming, data communications, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in "1" above including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in "2" 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 may be substituted for one year of the required experience in "1" or "2" 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 in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.
Note : To 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 on-line applications programming.
DESIRED SKILLS
Minimum of 1 year experience installing, maintaining, administrating, and supporting computer hardware and operating systems software such as Windows, HP-UNIX, LINUX, VMware, ESX or Active Directory.
Possess a basic knowledge, familiarity, and experience with maintaining and supporting networking protocols, internet technology and Windows services.
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.
OTHER INFORMATION
Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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.