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.