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Computer Specialist Series

MABSTOA

Brooklyn, NY

$113.08K/yr

Full-time

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Title: Computer Specialist Series
Department: Electronics Maintenance (EMD)
Authority: TA/OA
Division/Unit: Central Electronics Shop (CES)
Location: 33-61 54th Street Woodside NY 
Hours: Various
Compensation:
 
Computer Specialist I TA:
$108,539
Computer Specialist II TA:
$113,075
Computer Specialist III TA:
$122,113
Computer Specialist IV TA:
$130,994
NYCT titles are represented by DC 37
 
 
 
Computer Specialist I OA:
$109,076- $118,218
Computer Specialist II OA:
$113,637- $127,300
Computer Specialist III OA:
$122,715 - $138,441
Computer Specialist IV OA
$131,642 - $158,514
MaBSTOA titles are represented by TWU L 100 
 
Reporting Manager:
Senior Director, Electronics Integration
 
TA Applicants must be in a permanent civil service status in the title of Computer Specialist (Software) or be on an established list for said title(s). If you are on an established list, your list number must be reachable to be considered for appointment.
 
RESPONSABILITIES:
This position is responsible for the development of test procedures and test programs to be hosted on various Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) Bench Test Equipment (BTE) platforms. Using physical operating specifications and test parameters of circuit boards and higher order modules, test program software shall be written and integrated on a BTE to allow for functional testing and troubleshooting of electronic boards and modules associated with CBTC Carborne and Signaling systems. 
 
The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: hands-on installation, upgrade and 
testing of various bench test equipment platforms; the review, development and execution of test plans, training, problem resolution, execution and validation of fault insertion demonstrations, performance monitoring and software configuration compliance, preparing and providing documentation for test procedure development; assisting in the testing and debugging of hardware and embedded software within vendor supplied test equipment during the commissioning process. 
 
The selected candidate will be the liaison with various support and material CBTC providers, inhouse maintenance groups and user departments and provide technical support and knowledge transfer (as required) to shop staff.  
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
Computer Specialist I-IV (Software)  
  • 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, maintenance and support, systems programming, data communications, mainframe development, mobile development, web development and design, 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, 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 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 additional year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project. 
  
DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Understanding of CBTC operating principles to include On-board systems and Wayside signaling.
  • Test Equipment usage including but not limited to: Protocol Analyzers, Network Analyzers, meters, RF and communications.
  • Strong PC skills in LINUX and Microsoft.
  • Software application usage of Microsoft Office, Libre Office, Schematic Capture programs, National Instruments, LabView, LabWindows, PL/SQL, Java, HTML and Spear.
  • System and Device Management such as networking, Echelon LON Networks, Ethernet, serial, CAN, TCP/IP.
  • Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
 
SELECTION METHOD
 
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.
All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.
 
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)
As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.
 
 
HOW TO APPLY
 
Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page.
 
If you have previously applied online for other positions, enter your Username and Password.  If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a Username and Password; then click on the REGISTER button.
 
 
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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