MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST 0524

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class has responsibility for evaluation, selection and installation of commercially packaged software. The incumbent determines and defines data requirements for the ultimate integration of various data processing systems into a total management system. Supervision is provided by a technical or administrative supervisor through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Meets with end users to determine their information needs;

Evaluates commercially packaged software;

Recommends, installs and maintains software;

Modifies existing programs to accommodate changing needs;

Downloads programs from mainframe to microcomputers;

Provides training to users of word processing systems and other commercial packages.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of commercial software packages, including word processing, desktop publishing and graphics packages; good knowledge of principles and methods of application and familiarity with data processing hardware; ability to prepare comprehensive and detailed written and oral reports; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clerical, technical and managerial personnel; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered College with an Associate's Degree and two (2) years of experience in evaluating and/or installing commercial software packages.

NOTE: Additional experience in the evaluation and/or installation of commercial software packages may be substituted for education on a year-for- year basis.

07/15/88

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive