DATA PROCESSING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR                            0537

 

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class plans, coordi­nates and supervises the equipment sections of a municipal data processing department or unit.  The employee uses independent judgment to schedule operations and to assign and train personnel who translate the technical work of programming and systems analysis into a timely final product.  Supervision is exercised over a substantial number of equipment operators. Work is reviewed periodically by a data processing manager or administra­tor through reports and upon completion to insure conformance with in­structions and established procedures.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Schedules the efficient use of all equipment in the computer opera­tions section;

          Assigns work to personnel and instructs them when necessary to perform assigned duties in accordance with established methods and procedures;

          Reviews equipment logs for accuracy, neatness and efficient use of equipment;

          Coordinates activities with other section supervisors;

          Confers with programmers or analysts about procedures, machine time, rates of output, and difficulties encountered;

          Recommends modifications to improve the efficiency of data processing operations.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the operation, care and adjustment of electronic computers and peripheral equipment such as disk drives, key­punch machines, printer, etc.; thorough knowledge of the application of major types of computing equipment to business problems; skill in the operation of electronic data processing equipment; ability to plan and supervise the work of a technical staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to draw comprehensive diagrams and write reports; 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 seven (7) years of experience in the operation of electronic data processing equipment, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

 

 

 

 

R09/08/86

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive