Metronorth Railroad

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

Metronorth Railroad$109K — $158K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, with 24 credits in computer science.
  • 2+ years of full-time experience in software development and analysis, including project leadership role.
  • Alternatively, a high school diploma with 6+ years of relevant software experience, including project leadership.
  • Experience must include data administration and systems programming.
  • Education can be substituted for experience up to 2 years; a master's degree counts for 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex software projects with minimal direction.
  • Analyze and enhance software systems across multiple technical areas.
  • Coordinate various high-technical projects in an expansive data center.
  • Serve as an authoritative expert on systems analysis and software implementation.
  • Supervise technical teams engaged in complex software functions.

Benefits

  • Potential for career advancement within a large organization.
  • Involvement in groundbreaking projects contributing to urban transportation efficiency.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies and data systems.
Full Job Description
Description

Position at MTA Headquarters

JOB TITLE: Computer Specialist (Software) Level 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: Transportation IT Products

SUPERVISOR: Director, Product Development P

LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

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

**SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED TO MaBSTOA PAYROLL**

Summary:

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 position, 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.

Responsibilities:

Under minimum direction, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, holds senior-level technical responsibility for extremely complex and ongoing software functions related to Systems Analysis, Data Administration, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Data Communications Systems, On-Line Applications Programming contingency planning, evaluation and selection of telecommunications, local area networks, computer hardware and software products, and quality assurance functions. Routinely serves as an in-house expert and authority in the aforementioned extremely complex and highly specialized areas. Coordinates multiple ongoing projects of extraordinary technical complexity, encompassing multiple areas of information processing technology. Directs major undertakings that run in a large multimainframe data center, and/or an environment of distributed processing systems combining numerous types of hardware and software. May supervise a unit or units engaged in work related to the aforementioned complex software functions. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.

Required Qualifications:
  1. 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
  2. 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
  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 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.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Cloud Administrator: Desired knowledge of the following relevant software: Microsoft Azure; AWS; GCP; Docker; Kubernetes; PowerShell; Azure Monitor; CloudWatch; Blob
  • VMWare Engineer: Desired knowledge of the following relevant software: VMware; vSphere; vCenter; ESXi; PowerCLI; Ansible ; Veeam; VLANs; TCP/IP; DNS

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 operating in an on-line mode in a communications environment. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.

Assignment Level IV ( See Special Note Under Qualification Requirements)

Under minimum direction, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, holds senior-level technical responsibility for extremely complex and ongoing software functions related to Systems Analysis, Data Administration, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Data Communications Systems, On-Line Applications Programming contingency planning, evaluation and selection of telecommunications, local area networks, computer hardware and software products, and quality assurance functions. Routinely serves as in-house expert and authority in the aforementioned extremely complex and highly specialized areas. Coordinates multiple ongoing projects of extraordinary technical complexity, encompassing multiple areas of information processing technology. Directs major undertakings that run in a large multimainframe data center, and/or an environment of distributed processing systems
combining numerous types of hardware and software. May supervise a unit or units engaged in work related to the aforementioned complex software functions. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.

Special 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 online applications programming.

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").

About Metronorth Railroad

Metro-North Railroad is a commuter railroad that serves the northern suburbs of New York City. The railroad was founded in 1983 and is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North operates three main lines, the Hudson Line, the Harlem Line, and the New Haven Line, which together serve over 85 million passengers annually. The railroad has a fleet of over 400 rail cars and operates over 700 trains per day. In addition to commuter service, Metro-North also operates several tourist trains, including the popular Fall Foliage and Holiday Express trains.
Learn more about Metronorth Railroad
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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