TEMPORARY SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC) PTSC is an equal employment opportunity employer Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Bulletin No: 005421-027 Job Title: TEMPORARY SOFTWARE ENGINEER Specialty: TEMPORARY POSITION Closing Date: 06-MAR-24 Salary Grade: H1M Salary Range: Start Rate: $43.
52/hr - Top Rate: $65.
26/hr External/Internal: EXTERNAL Other Info: THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY (UP TO 40 HOURS) WITH LIMITED BENEFITS.
No Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP) will be established.
(Please see the Benefits tab for additional information.
) You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department.
This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool(QCP) Basic Function Designs, develops, tests, and maintains web applications that are used by employees and customers; analyzes, troubleshoots, and/or redesigns existing applications; and recommends new technologies to improve efficiency and ensure quality.
Example Of Duties Provides Information Technology (IT) infrastructure deployment planning Designs, enhances, and provides production support for software solutions on behalf of client departments in a timely manner Develops interfaces for different systems to communicate to each other Interfaces with clients to provide assistance in identifying, diagnosing, and problem solving Advises user departments and other Information Technology Services support teams on system requirements, enhancements and new technologies Prepares project reports such as technical overviews, client recommendations, alternatives to business requirements, feasibility studies, project proposals, and requests for proposals for the purchase of new software and hardware Manages and maintains databases Participates in the evaluation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software Configures, implements, and integrates commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software Develops software and hardware specifications and standards Ensures that clients have the necessary training and documents to properly utilize computer systems Mentors and/or provides work direction to other IT staff as required Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor′s Degree in Computer Science or a related field Experience Three years of relevant experience in designing, implementing and maintaining complex information systems in a relational database, networked environment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Based on assignment, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) on SharePoint 2010, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) for Office 365, and/or Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) preferred Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity.
These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position.
PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment.
In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
Experience developing applications with Microsoft Stack (.
NET, C#) Experience configuring databases and writing SQL queries Experience setting up routers, firewalls, and configuring networks Knowledge: Theories, principles, and practices related to information systems and supported business areas Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing information systems for a public agency Transit data, schedules, routes, patterns and best practices Microsoft OS (Operating System) and products Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint Mobile application technology Programming languages, including C/C+/C++, .
Net, HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), and PL/SQL (Procedural Language/Structured Query Language) Software and computer operating systems (OS), including Linus, Unix, and network technology Project management techniques and tools Mathematics used in complex business applications Business process and system process modeling and problem-solving techniques Skills: Developing and implementing complex information systems using software engineering techniques Developing and implementing web-based computer applications Troubleshooting, deploying, and managing Microsoft OS and software Developing interfaces between systems Data analysis and data modeling Creative problem solving Using a personal computer and associated applications Effective oral and written communication Training non-technical users in a variety of applications Identifying opportunities for innovation Abilities: Understand current customer needs, resolve conflicting project and/or client requirements, and plan for future growth Clearly define system integration and interface requirements Understand, interpret, and apply laws, business rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts to support business processes Prepare reports, proposals, presentations, and correspondence in a professional manner Interact professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives Learn new technology Effectively work independently and in teams Meet tight time constraints and project deadlines Multi-task on multiple concurrent projects Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information Read, write, speak, and understand English Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.
metro.
net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.
m.
on the closing date.
(TL) *Open to the public and all Metro employees This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.