STATE OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: COMPUTER OPERATOR
III
Class Code: 2097-16 Date Established: 10-26-67
Occupational
Code: 1-1-2 Date of Last Revision: 07-27-11
BASIC PURPOSE: To monitor the
operations of a computer system in order to process a variety of data and
reports or operate a system and peripheral equipment for various departments or
agencies.
CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Operates
system console and peripheral devices and monitors the activities of computer
equipment operations.
·
Schedules the
installation, testing and debugging of new and revised programs and
applications software.
·
Audits and
logs computer problems and explains problems to manufacturer service personnel.
·
Participates
in setting work schedules of other computer operators.
·
Schedules
computer operation workflow for one or more shifts.
·
Trains and
instructs computer operators.
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DISTINGUISHING
FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in
developing formats and procedures for special applications OR in investigating
and reviewing the use of equipment and data for a specialized function.
Knowledge: Requires knowledge
of business practices and procedures or technical training in a craft or trade,
including working from detailed instructions, to apply knowledge in a variety
of practical situations.
Impact: Requires responsibility
for contributing to immediate, ongoing agency objectives by facilitating the
direct provision of services to the public or other state agencies. Errors at this level result in inaccurate
reports or invalid test results and require significant investment of time and
resources to detect.
Supervision: Requires partial
supervision of programs OR other employees doing work which is related or
similar to the supervisor, including assigning job duties, providing training,
giving instructions and checking work.
Working
Conditions: Requires performing regular job functions in
a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and
little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical
Demands: Requires medium work, including continuous
strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, or lifting as well as
performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination
in operating machines or equipment.
Communication: Requires explaining
facts, interpreting situations, or advising individuals of alternative or
appropriate courses of action. This
level also requires interviewing or eliciting information from state employees
or members of the general public.
Complexity: Requires a
combination of job functions to establish facts, to draw daily operational
conclusions, or to solve practical problems.
This level also requires providing a variety of alternative solutions
where only limited standardization exists.
Independent
Action: Requires a range of choice in applying a
number of technical or administrative policies under general direction and in
making routine decisions or in recommending modifications in work procedures
for approval by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's degree
from a recognized college or technical institute with major study in data
processing or computer-related disciplines.
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for
one year of required work experience.
Experience: Two years'
experience in computer operations in a large scale environment. Each additional year of approved work
experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
OR
Education: High school diploma,
G.E.D. or its equivalent. Each
additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of
required work experience.
Experience: Four years'
experience in computer operations in a large scale environment.
License/Certification: None required.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
For appointment consideration, Computer Operator III
applicants must successfully participate in a structured interview measuring
possession of knowledge, skills and abilities identified as necessary for
satisfactory job performance by this class specification. The structured interview is developed and
administered, according to Division of Personnel guidelines, by representatives
of the state agency in which the vacancy exists.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of computer operations and
peripheral equipment. Knowledge of
computer functionality. Skill in
conducting error analyses and machine malfunctions. Ability to schedule work of subordinates and
to give clear verbal instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with
associates and other agencies. Must be
willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and
responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER
STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of
general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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