Computer Specialist (Software) Levels 1 - 4 (TWU)

### Description *Position at MTA Headquarters* | JOB TITLE: | Computer Specialist (Software) Levels 1 - 4 (TWU) | | --- | --- | | SALARY RANGE: | Level 1: $109,076 - $118,218 Level 2: $113,637 - $127,300 Level 3: $122,715 - $138,441 Level 4: $131,642 - $158,514 | | DEPT/DIV: | Information Technology | | SUPERVISOR: | Manager, Product Development | | LOCATION: | 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 | | HOURS OF WORK: | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required | \*\*SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED TO MaBSTOA PAYROLL\*\* 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 highly technical or supervisory responsibilities for the design, implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and analysis of software systems performed at varying levels of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment. There are four Assignment Levels within this class of positions, differing according to the complexity and sophistication of the hardware and software systems and the amount of supervision required. The following are typical assignments within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work and, when necessary, perform the duties of lower titles and Assignment Levels. Assignment Level I Under supervision, with considerable latitude for independent action or the exercise of independent 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 a unit engaged in work related to the above areas or may independently perform related work of a highly complex, technical nature. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position. Assignment Level II Under general supervision, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, may supervise a unit engaged in systems development work of great difficulty, 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. In a multi-programming computer system, serves as project leader performing complex staff work and the full range of computer systems analysis functions utilizing general software and software systems analysis in highly complex systems development projects, or supervises the activities of a number of applications programming units engaged in work of more than ordinary difficulty, complexity, and responsibility in a multi-programming electronic computer installation. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position. Assignment Level III Under general supervision, with broad scope for 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. Supervises the units responsible for systems development and applications programming, instructing, directing, and checking the work of subordinates, or is routinely responsible for the coordination and direction of data processing projects organized to plan and implement complex integrated software development projects in a multi-programming computer system operat…