COMPUTER OPERATOR I                                                  0531

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under immediate supervision, an employee in this class will be trained on the job in the proper operation of all computer hardware used in the data processing center.  The employee's training is provided by higher level data processing personnel who assign progressively more responsible work in accordance with the trainee's experience and level of the technical proficiency.  Work is closely supervised by higher-level computer operators and is reviewed through frequent consultation and inspection of the quality and speed of work produced.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Follows instructions provided by experienced data processing personnel in running programs through the computer in accordance with standard techniques and procedures;

            Operates peripheral computer components such as tape and disk drives, card readers and printers;

            Learns to follow flow charts and instruction sheets prepared by computer programmers and analysts for running programs;

            Assists in monitoring the computer console; learns the various commands used in communicating with the computer; responds to console messages; and keys in appropriate instructions;

            Assists in the maintenance of operating records, such as run logs, produc­tion reports and machine performance reports.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to learn to operate electronic computer equipment of considerable complexity, including the central control console, tape and disk drives, print­ers, card readers, on-line terminals and other peripheral equipment; ability to learn to understand and follow computer programs, operating instructions and flow charts prepared by programmer and analyst; ability to learn to understand, interpret and follow coded console messages to determine computer status and to process computer programs to completion; ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures to execute various stages of the operations of a program; ability to maintain routine records on the operations of the computer; 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, and either: a)  one (1) year of experience in the operation of medium or large scale computer system; or, b)  completion of an occupational training program in computer operations.

 

NOTE:  Computer operation involves technical work in the running of a computer system including a central processor and peripheral equipment.

 

R9/23/98

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 5/15/08