Computer Associate (Software) TWU Level 1 - Power Apps

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,853 - 103,494; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Computer Associate (Software) TWU Level 1 focused on Power Apps, stationed at 2 Broadway, New York, NY. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining software systems within Corporate IT Products, with supervision and opportunities for independent initiative.

The position requires a baccalaureate degree with CS credits and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination as detailed in the job qualifications, ensuring strong

Qualifications

• Degree with 24 semester credits in computer science or related field and 1 year of full-time software experience; or
• Four-year high school diploma and 5 years of full-time software experience; or
• Equivalencies allowing substitution with college credits or certificates; must have diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, enhance and maintain software systems with varying levels of complexity.
• May supervise staff performing these functions.
• Work under direct supervision with latitude for independent action and judgment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree with CS credits

High school diploma with 5 years experience

Education/experience equivalent with substitutions

Job description

Computer Associate (Software) TWU Level 1 - Power Apps

Computer Associate (Software) TWU Level 1 - Power Apps

SALARY RANGE:

$85,853 - $103,494

DEPT/DIV:

Corporate IT Products

SUPERVISOR:

S enio r Dir ector - Prod uct Dev elopment

LOCATION :

2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK:

9:00 am - 5:30 pm ( 7 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.

Responsibilities

This class of positions encompasses 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 three 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.

Highly Desired Critical Skills

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively; strong analytical skills for debugging; ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

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.

Qualification Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and one year of satisfactory full-time computer software experience in computer systems development 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 of satisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in "1" above; 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. In addition, 24 semester credits from an accredited college or graduate school in computer science or a related 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 experience. 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 as described in "1" above.

Selection Method

Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

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”).

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.