Computer Associate (SW) Level 1 - Kronos Timekeeping

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is hiring a Computer Associate (Software) TWU Level 1 in New York City. The role covers design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of software systems within Corporate IT Products.

You will work under supervision with some independence in tasks such as databases, operating systems, data communications, and applications. Selection is based on education, experience, and interview performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in computer science or related field and 1 year of satisfactory full‑time software experience.
• High school diploma and 5 years of satisfactory full‑time software experience as described in (1).
• Education/experience equivalent to (1) or (2); substitutions allowed with college credits or certs as specified.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, enhance, and maintain software systems with varying complexity.
• Work under supervision with some latitude for independent action in software projects.
• Perform duties related to DBMS, operating systems, data communications, and applications as described for Assignment Level I.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 24 credits in CS or related field + 1 year relevant experience

High school diploma + 5 years relevant experience

Education/experience equivalent with substitutions per policy

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Computer Associate (Software) TWU Level 1

SALARY RANGE: $85,853 - $103,494

DEPT/DIV: Corporate IT Products

SUPERVISOR: Product Delivery Manager

LOCATION: 2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7hours/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 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.

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 Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Data Communications Systems, Applications, and/or related software functions. May supervise staff performing these functions.

Qualification Requirements

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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 are 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”).

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.