COMPUTER OPERATOR IV 0534
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class performs responsible work in
the scheduling of the work of a computer operations unit, the direct
supervision of Computer Operators and the review of operations procedures. The incumbent acts as an assistant to the
operations supervisor or assumes responsibility for the operations unit on a
particular shift. This position differs
from positions in the title of Computer Operator III in the extent of supervision
exercised, the degree of independent judgment required in the scheduling and
coordinating of the work and the responsibility for interaction with other
units. Performance is evaluated by an
operations supervisor or other administrative supervisor through consultation,
conferences, review of oral and written reports and the examination of
production statistics. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Schedules
the work of a computer operations shift on the basis of job priority and
hardware and software capabilities;
Assigns
and supervises the work of Computer Operators in the operation of the system;
Monitors
the central computer console periodically to check on the status of work in
process and to ensure that remote site on-line terminals are functioning
correctly;
Assists
the operations supervisor or other data processing supervisor in the review of
new systems and applications in the terms of their impact on operations
procedures, scheduling and equipment utilization;
Recommends
procedural changes in computer programs and operation instructions to increase
efficiency of processing time and machine utilization;
Instructs
and trains Computer Operators in the operation of the system;
Confers
with the operations coordinator and other supervisors on the equipment needs of
the unit.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, procedures and
techniques of electronic computer operations; comprehensive knowledge of the
procedures used in operating computer equipment, including the central control
console, tape and disk drives, card readers, printers and related peripheral
equipment; good knowledge of the capabilities and application of computer
software and hardware as related to the operations phase of data processing;
ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of personnel in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to evaluate the impact
of new systems and programs on the work of the operations unit; ability to
schedule the work of a computer operations unit to achieve maximum efficiency
in job processing and equipment utilization; ability to follow computer
programs through the various phases of operation to final conclusion; ability
to compile and prepare records and reports on the operation; 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 five (5) years of experience in electronic computer operations
which included the operation of a processor that exercises control over a
network of communications terminals, disk and tape drives, high speed printers
and has a minimum of 1.5 million bytes of main memory.
NOTE: Additional experience will be substituted
for high school education on a year-for-year basis. Completion of a course in
computer operations which has included at least 300 hours of instruction will
be substituted for six (6) months of the above experience.
PROMOTIONAL
One (1)
year of permanent competitive status as a Computer Operator III.
R2/24/92
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive