Computer Specialist (SW) TWU Level 1-4 -Oracle,UTS
Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position at MTA Headquarters JOB TITLE: Computer
Specialist (Software) Level 1-4 (TWU Represented) DEPT/DIV: MTA IT
SUPERVISOR: Product Manager LOCATION: 2 Broadway, NY, 10004 HOURS
OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required) This
position is eligible for telework, which is currently two days per
week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective
date of hire. Salary range: Computer Spec. (SW) 1 TWU: $109,076 -
$118,218 Computer Spec. (SW) 2 TWU: $113,637 - $127,300 Computer
Spec. (SW) 3 TWU: $122,715 - $138,441 Computer Spec. (SW) 4 TWU:
$131,642 - $158,514 SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED TO MaBSTOA
PAYROLL 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. Contribute software development methods, tools, and
techniques, and apply agreed standards and tools to achieve
well-engineered outcomes. Critical Skills: Strong Oracle APEX
Development Experience Advanced PL/SQL Skills Version Control
Proficiency Agile Methodology Experience 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 the
Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Data Communications
Systems, Applications, and / or related software functions. In a
multi-programming computer system, serve as the person 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, you 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, or 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 environment system
operating in an online 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 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 multi-mainframe
environment 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, you may perform the duties of that
position. 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 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 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 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. 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”). 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.
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