DATA CONTROL SPECIALIST 0576
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an employee in this class
establishes and oversees control functions of data processing input and output
with primary responsibility for quality control. The employee is responsible for planning,
coordinating and supervising a data control section of a large data processing
operation or planning and coordinating specific data control functions. Supervision
may be exercised over technical and clerical personnel. Performance is reviewed by an administrative
or technical supervisor through reports, conferences and quality control
records. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Trains and
evaluates control personnel;
Supervises
a data control section;
Acts as
liaison between users and computer personnel;
Establishes
timetables and schedules;
Suggests
changes in document format;
Maintains
charts and statistics relative to programming and systems production;
Maintains
chargeback documentation for claims processing;
Prepares
weekly and monthly reports;
Makes
recommendations related to job priorities, systems modifications and contents
of reports;
Reviews
job applications;
Develops
procedures to be used in data control sections.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of procedures related to control of
input and output at a data processing center; thorough knowledge of bookkeeping
principals and procedures related to data control units; thorough knowledge of
general office procedures and practice; good knowledge of the methods and
equipment used in connection with processing of statistical and accounting
data; ability to establish control functions for data processing unit; ability
to plan, assign and supervise work of personnel in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale; ability to compile information and prepare
comprehensive diagrams and reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience in the
supervision of a data control unit of a large data processing operation.
NOTE: Additional relevant experience may be
substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4)
years.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2)
years of permanent competitive status as a Data Control Supervisor; or
Three (3)
years of permanent competitive status as a Senior Office Applications
Specialist.
R 8/21/07
Competitive