Information Technology Senior Computer Operator

Miami-Dade County Communications, Information & Technology Department (CITD) is recruiting for a full-time IT Senior Computer Operator who will be assigned to the Operations Unit of the Enterprise Data Center Division. The Operations Unit provides seven days twenty-four-hour coverage, support, and availability of Miami-Dade County mainframes and distributed computer systems, including hardware, software, and its applications.

Responsibilities include: Mainframe console management, SolarWinds monitoring, Network monitoring, enterprise job scheduling, Operation of high-speed laser printers, operation of post processing equipment such as pressure sealers, and after-hours help desk.

The work schedule for this position is from 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM and will require to work weekends, Holidays, and overtime. Unit works 24x7, due to operational necessity, work schedule can be changed to 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Completion of 60 semester credits to include 15 semester credits in a computer related field are required or two years of experience in console operations, or specialized computer operations such as printers are required; or high school diploma or GED and three years of experience in console operations, or specialized computer operations such as printers are required.

Miami-Dade County Benefits

By becoming part of our Miami-Dade County team, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you and your family. You may cover your spouse/domestic partner and dependent children under your medical, dental, and vision plans. There are many great benefits that you will be entitled to:

• Eligibility for medical coverage on your first day.

• Employees may participate in one of the two County’s health insurance plans, Select Advantage or First Choice Advantage.

• Employees also have the option to participate in the following supplemental benefits programs: Group Term Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal Insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Wellness Programs.

• Miami-Dade County employees can elect to contribute a portion of their pay to a personal investment plan. Everyone is eligible; there is no waiting period or minimum number of hours to qualify. Miami-Dade County offers two non-contributory 457(b) deferred compensation plans offered through Nationwide and MissionSquare, which allow for pre-tax and post-tax employee contributions towards retirement investments.

• Miami-Dade County provides retirement benefits for eligible employees through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Enrollment is automatic for full-time employees. As an FRS member, you must contribute 3% of your salary towards your retirement benefit, on a pre-tax basis (contributions are taken from your gross salary before Federal Withholding taxes are calculated). Miami-Dade County also contributes towards your retirement based on the employee classification.