ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BOCES DATA
PROCESSING 0587
Under direct supervision, an employee
in this class assists the BOCES Data Processing Director in the administration
of the overall operation of a Regional Data Processing Center in a BOCES
facility and/or data processing services provided to component districts. The incumbent plans, organizes, and controls
the operations of the data entry division and the operations of the computer
and peripheral data processing equipment.
Supervision is exercised over various shifts of computer operations
involving a technical staff in both programming and systems areas. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Prepares reports and maintains records
of work loads and progress in assigned areas;
Responsible
for software and hardware recommendations and assists in the preparation of
required specifications for bidding with vendors regarding new developments meeting
BOCES needs as needed to maintain a modern and efficient operation;
Supervises
technical staff in programming and systems areas;
Conducts
meetings with members of the staff involving the installation of new
procedures, software or hardware problems, work schedules, priorities and
individual assignments;
Schedules
the utilization of all equipment in the computer operations section to obtain
maximum use of equipment;
Assists
the Director in the daily administrative duties pertaining to running the Data
Processing department efficiently and effectively as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of data processing
systems, principles and methods of application; thorough knowledge of
programming and systems analysis as they apply to data processing, with
specific emphasis on computer use; thorough knowledge of the capabilities and
application of data processing hardware and software; good knowledge of the
methods and techniques of office management, organization and supervision;
ability to analyze and organize data and prepare comprehensive reports; ability
to effectively plan, organize and supervise a staff and the work flow in a
manner conducive to good performance and high morale; 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
Either:
(a)
Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years experience in data processing which
includes work in the areas of computer operations, programming and systems
analysis, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,
(b)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma and nine (9) years experience in computer operations,
programming and systems analysis, two (2) years of which must have been in a
supervisory capacity; or,
(c)
An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits
of (a) and (b).
R09/22/04
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive