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  • ID
    #45872515
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    MTA New York City Transit
  • Date
    2022-09-20
  • Deadline
    2022-11-18

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Job Information

Title: Computer Specialist (SW) I-IV Pension Administration

First Date of Posting: 8/19/2022

Last Date of Filing: Open Until Filled

Authority: MaBSTOA

Department: MTA IT

Division/Unit: Workforce Product Group

Reports to: Lead, Workforce Product Group, Office of Enterprise Applications

Work Location 2 Broadway, Manhattan

Hours of Work: As Required

SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE APPOINTED ON MaBSTOA PAYROLL

This position on the NYC Transit payroll is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

In order to protect our employees and continue to provide safe and reliable service to our communities, as of November 14, 2021 we are requiring all new MTA hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. MTA will consider exceptions for religious and medical reasons, where appropriate. "Fully vaccinated" means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose, or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a CDC vaccine card must be submitted prior to your start date.

Compensation

Computer Spec. (SW) 1 TWU: $90,656 - $98,254

Computer Spec. (SW) 2 TWU: $94,445 - $105,803

Computer Spec. (SW) 3 TWU: $101,991 - 115,061

Computer Spec. (SW) 4 TWU: $109,411 - $131,744

Responsibilities

This position requires technical design, development, implementation and support of the Pension Administration system in PeopleSoft to meet business, informational, and technical needs. This position may also serve as a technical resource to others to support PeopleSoft HR, ELM, Payroll and Benefits modules.

Under general supervision with latitude for independent judgement this position is responsible for the following: • Participates in the feasibility analysis for new systems/applications to determine how applications and processes can be improved. • Serve as a technical lead or project manager on small sized projects and/or technical lead on large sized projects. Mentors less experienced staff. • Monitors the operating efficiency of existing application systems and provides (or arranges for) proactive maintenance to prevent application or system issues. • Reviews, analyzes, and modifies systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system. Maintains records to document the system and revisions. • Provides and/or arranges for technical support and problem resolution for client inquiries and to resolve production issues. • Participates in user training as appropriate, on new or revised systems/applications. • Selects tools and methodologies for projects. • Commits to deliverables for scope of work with clients, vendors and/or management. • Makes modifications to jobs and schedules for jobs in production. • Provide feedback to management on changing methodologies/standard operating procedures, as app ropriate.

Education and Experience

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in Computer Science or a related field and two (2) years of computer software/data communications experience, and at least one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; OR

2. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience, however all candidates must have one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.

Level IV placement requires one year additional experience in a project leader capacity.

Desired Skills • Strong technical skills in PeopleSoft Application Designer, People Code, Application Engine, Component Interface, File Layout, Integration Broker, Data conversion, Workflow and SQL. • Proficient in developing and customizing reports using XML Publisher, SQR, PLSQL, Power BI and PS Query. • Ability to gather user requirements, review functional design specifications and create technical design specifications. • Ability to serve as a technical expert on existing applications supporting the business area, along with other inter-related / adjacent systems and application. • Expertise in performing functional, system, regression, performance, integration, end to end, and user acceptance testing. • Knowledge of the Peoplesoft Pension Administration is strongly preferred.

Selection Method

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

Other Information

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.

As an employee of MTA Headquarters, 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 figure 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 User Name and Password. If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a User Name 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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