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POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUEST No.
Date: 3-20-87
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Dept.. No./ Copers
Department PUBLIC-__WORKS Budget Unit No. 65 �'.7 ' OrgNo- .F 4500 Agency No.
Action Requested:. Reclassify Departmental Computer Operator position #65-370 to
Senior Computer pera or.
Proposed Effective Date: ASAP
Explain why adjustment i; needed: To properly classify the duties and responsibilities '
of the position
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Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes Q No
Estimated cost of adjustment:
Cost is within department's budget: Yes ] NoIF If
If.not within budget, use reverse side to explain how costs are to be funded.
Department must initiate necessary appropriation adjustment.
Use additional sheets for further explanations or comments.
for D artment Head
Personnel Department Recommendation
Date: 6/x/87
Establish the class of Senior Departmental Computer Operator (LJWD) and allocate to the
basic salary schedule at level C5-1330 ($1718-2088). Reclassify person and position
#65-370 of Departmental Computer Operator (LJWC) at salary level C5-1232 ($1557-1893)
to the new class of Senior Departmental Computer Operator.
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the
Basic/Exempt Salary Schedule, as described above.
Effective: day following Board action.
July 1, 1987
Date for Director o ersonnel
lounty Administrator Recommendation
Date: 7---2
Aprove ecommendation of Director of Personnel
rove Recommendation of Director of Personnel
Other: ---
for un y Administrator
bard of Supervisors Action JUL 2 198 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
►djustment APPROVED/ Nn on Supervis rs a d Co my Administrator
JULM 1987
late: By;
0 PROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL/SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT.
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Proposed Salary: C5-1330 ($2738-2088)
Contra Costa County June 1987
SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL--COMPUTER OPERATOR
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, to set up, monitor and operate data
processing minicomputer equipment, including various peripheral devices; to
install , maintain and trouble-shoot for computer terminals and related
peripheral computer equipment in a department with a large networking system;
to provide technical assistance to both professional and clerical staff in the
department; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions in this class are found in line departments with medium to
large scale tape and disk mini computer systems. Although operation of the
computer system is the primary assignment, operators may perform a variety of
record processing activities in support of the system. Incumbents may be
required to work shift assignments. Incumbents are only found in departments
with a large networking system, and function independent of data processing
supervisory or lead personnel .
This class is distinguished from the class of Senior Computer
Operator in that the latter is found only in the County's Central Data
Processing Unit; distinguished from the class of Departmental Computer
Operator in that the latter class does not have the high degree of expertise
and function with the same independence of action, and is not expected to
install , maintain and trouble-shoot computer equipment in the department.
. Mini-computer systems are defined as those capable of processing a
variety of programs and data processing jobs simultaneously and accommodating
an extensive network of peripheral devices such as terminals, printers and
tape or disk drives. Such systems require direct operator support and may
require the regular support of a full-time programmer. They are distinguished
from stand-alone personal or micro computers which generally run data
processing jobs sequentially, utilize pre-designed software and support a
limited number of peripheral devices.
TYPICAL TASKS:
Operates a variety of data processing equipment, including the
computer console and peripheral devices such as printers, magnetic tape
drives, disk drives, card readers/ punch devices and telecommunications
equipment; observes equipment in operation, being alert to any malfunction or
situation requiring corrective action; uses systems software and applications
programs; uses manuals to research operating problems and responds as
directed; provides technical training and ongoing assistance to both
professional and clerical staff using the terminals and peripheral computer
equipment; researches for improved software packages and computer equipment
based on needs of staff within the department; installs, maintains and
trouble-shoot for computer terminals and related peripheral computer equipment
in the department with limited assistance for equipment vendors and
professional data processing personnel within the County; may operate CRT's
and paper tape readers; may work in the tape library, control or staging
sections; may inventory, order and store supplies; may prepare and maintain a
variety of records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency
or high school proficiency certificate.
Experience: Two years of full-time or its equivalent experience as
a computer operator for a medium to large scale tape and disk computer system.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of methods, principles and machines used in computer
processing; good knowledge of modern office methods and procedures; working
knowledge of various trouble-shooting techniques for computer terminals and
related peripheral computer equipment; ability to install most kinds of
commonly used computer equipment; ability to operate a mini-computer; ability
to prepare input for processing and output for distribution; ability to
effectively operate computer terminals; ability to interpret and follow
detailed, precise written and oral operating instructions; ability to get
along well with others.
Class Code: LJWD
6/17/87
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