Senior Computer Operator (NYHELP Program) (Purchasing)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Operates, monitors and controls the operation of a mainframe, mini- or micro-computer and peripheral equipment in conformance with programmed instructions. This is technical work involving responsibility for the operation of a computer and related peripheral equipment in a computer center. This position does not involve responsibilities in the area of programming or systems analysis. An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining individual controls over work flow, time schedules and distribution of completed data for the equipment, which requires the exercise of more than ordinary judgement based on experience. Although some of the duties performed are the same as Computer Operator, the duties generally require more experienced employees, who can handle the more complex details without referral to a supervisor. Work is performed under general supervision of the department head or other supervisor on routine assignments, in accordance with defined procedures. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Computer Operators or other subordinate personnel. Does related work as required..

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor Degree,

including or supplemented by twelve (12) credit hours in the fields of computer science, computer technology, data processing or a closely related field; OR

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate Degree,

including or supplemented by six (6) credit hours in the fields of computer science, computer technology, data processing or a closely related field AND two (2) years of technical experience in the operation of a mainframe, mini- or micro-computer and related peripheral equipment; OR

(C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four (4) years of experience,

as described in (B) above; OR

(D) An equivalent combination of training and experience, as defined by the limits of (A) through (C) above.

NOTE:

1. Word processing or data entry experience is NOT considered qualifying experience. Technical experience tasks

include preparing equipment to run jobs, mounting and removing tapes or disks, and occasionally troubleshooting programs or hardware during operation, or tasks of a similar nature.

1. Verifiable part-time experience as described above will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time requirements.