Computer Associate (Software) Levels 1-3 TWU Rep

JOB TITLE

Computer Associate (Software)Levels 1 – 3 (TWU)

SALARY RANGE

• Level 1: $88,643 - $106,858
• Level 2: $95,445 - $115,515
• Level 3: $101,938 - $129,763

DEPT/DIV

Information Technology

SUPERVISOR

Director, Product Development

LOCATION

2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK

9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7hours/day) or as required

***This position is represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU)***

Opening

The 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

This class of positions encompasses technical or supervisory responsibilities for thedesign, implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and analysis of software systemsperformed at varying levels of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude forindependent initiative and judgment. There are three Assignment Levels within this classof positions differing according to the complexity and sophistication of the hardware andsoftware systems and the amount of supervision required. The following are typicalassignments within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.

Assignment Level I

Under direct supervision, with moderate latitude for independent action or the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, is responsible for the design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of either Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Data Communications Systems, Applications, and/or related software functions. May supervise staff performing these functions.

Assignment Level II

Under general supervision, with considerable latitude for independent initiative andjudgment, may supervise a unit or group of subordinate employees engaged in the design,implementation, enhancement and maintenance of either Database Management Systems,Operating Systems, Data Communications Systems, Applications and/or related softwarefunctions; or may perform work of complex, technical difficulty as an individualcontributor on a major project.

Assignment Level III

Under direction, with broad scope for independent initiative and judgment, maysupervise a unit, group or large division of subordinate staff engaged in the design,implementation, enhancement and maintenance of either Database Management Systems,Operating Systems, Data Communications Systems, Applications and/or related softwarefunctions; or may perform highly complex, difficult technical work as an individualcontributor on a major project.

Qualification Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and one yearof satisfactory full-time computer software experience in computer systemsdevelopment and analysis, applications programming, database administration,systems programming or data communications; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years ofsatisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in "1" above; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College educationmay be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in "2" above onthe basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one yearof experience. In addition, 24 semester credits from an accredited college orgraduate school in computer science or a related field, or a certificate of at least 625hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post highschool), may be substituted for one year of experience.

However, all candidatesmust have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalentand at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

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.