SENIOR DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 0512

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class participates in the development of procedures and the maintenance of technical control of the work and participates directly in the machine operation. Work includes assisting in the development of production schedules and designing and implementing new procedures for machine operations. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of equipment operators. Work is performed with relative technical independence and is supervised by an administrative superior who instructs the employee as to the departmental needs and checks for the maintenance of production schedules. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops production schedules for work projects and schedules

or assigns work accordingly;

Operates peripheral data processing equipment such as small computers, printers, forms bursters and other related equipment;

Plans and implements new applications of data processing according to the needs of the department or jurisdiction;

Makes minor adjustments to data processing equipment;

May supervise a small number of equipment operators.

May assist in training of lower-level personnel.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the operation of typical peripheral equipment; thorough knowledge of the capabilities of typical data processing equipment; good knowledge of the care and adjustment of peripheral equipment; good knowledge of standard offices methods, practices and techniques; skill in the operation of all typical peripheral equipment; ability to operate a variety of data processing equipment and to make minor adjustments to the machines; ability to work under the pressure of a deadline; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years experience in operating peripheral data processing equipment.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year permanent competitive status as a Data Processing Equipment Operator.

R12/4/86

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR87/12/22