Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. DescriptionDesigns, 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.
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications used by both internal departments and external users. Analyzes and troubleshoots existing systems to enhance performance, usability, and reliability. Prepares comprehensive technical documentation, including system overviews, project updates, and feasibility assessments. Develops and maintains system interfaces and integrations to enable seamless data exchange across diverse applications.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of
August 11, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples 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
Minimum QualificationsA 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 QualificationsPreferred 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.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows servers, Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server databases, integration/middleware tools (such as Boomi or Microsoft Azure Logic Apps) or network issues/troubleshooting in a complex, multi-platform environment
- Experience designing and implementing complex information systems using programming languages, such as SQL (Structured Query Language), Oracle Procedural Language/SQL (PL/SQL), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) or Microsoft .NET framework including the support of technical and/or user support documentation creation and maintenance
- Experience deploying and supporting web-based applications, web services, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), including interface development between disparate systems
- Experience in developing, maintaining, and supporting reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI to meet internal reporting and data visualization needs
- Experience providing technical support and/or configuration of Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), ERP and/or maintenance management platforms in networked environments, such as Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Infor WFM
Essential KnowledgeKnowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
- 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
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
- 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
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
- 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
Special ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
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. Late applications will not be considered. *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.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)* BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days
Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only: - Kaiser medical insurance
- Public Pension Plan
- 457/401K Plan
- Flex Spending
- Paid Sick Time
- Fare Media
- Rideshare Subsidies
- Metro One Fitness membership
For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .
Closing Date/Time: 8/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific