Computer Operator II (STT)

Virgin-Islands-Water-; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Islands Water is seeking a senior machine operator under the direction of the Computer Operations Supervisor. The role involves skilled work across computer operations, implementing new programs, and maintaining operating systems and libraries.

Candidates should have substantial knowledge of IBM SYS/38 or equivalent systems and strong problem-solving abilities. The position requires two years of college in computer science or four years of on-the-job experience, with at least two years at

Qualifications

• Two years of college training in computer science or four years of on the job experience in the operation of data processing computing systems, of which two years must have been at the level of Computer Operator I or equivalent position in a data processing environment.
• Ability to read and quickly comprehend or grasp the concepts of the manufacturers operating manuals and system concepts.

Responsibilities

• Implements new programs and procedures by determining problems and brings them out for special attention.
• Specializes in setting up or changing operator control programs as the operating system requires.
• Orients and trains new operators; prepares system programs for copying and maintaining the operating systems or libraries.
• Performs special assignments which requires intimate knowledge of the programs and procedures of most all of the data processing work produced by the unit.
• Notifies supervisor of system status, libraries status, applications processing status and of any equipment requiring maintenance.
• Initiates action with equipment manufacturers when machine fails or requires maintenance.
• Operates a variety of data processing and related equipment including terminals, consoles, data entry equipment, calculators, adding machines and typewriters.
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

Computer operations

System concepts

Scheduling flexibility

Troubleshooting

Education

College training in computer science

Tools

IBM SYS/38

Job description

Under direction of the Computer Operations Supervisor, performs skilled work as a senior machine operator. Work in this class includes assisting with implementation of new programs and procedures and knowledge of all the machine programs and procedures used in the unit. Work is performed in accordance with established methods and procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Implements new programs and procedures by determining problems and brings them out for special attention
• Specializes in setting up or changing operator control programs as the operating system requires
• Orients and trains new operators; prepares system programs for copying and maintaining the operating systems or libraries
• Performs special assignments which requires intimate knowledge of the programs and procedures of most all of the data processing work produced by the unit
• Notifies supervisor of system status, libraries status, applications processing status and of any equipment requiring maintenance
• Initiates action with equipment manufacturers when machine fails or requires maintenance
• Operates a variety of data processing and related equipment including terminals, consoles, data entry equipment, calculators, adding machines and typewriters
• Performs other related work as required

• Considerable knowledge of a wide variety of procedures used in the production of information in a computer operations environment
• Considerable knowledge of the techniques, principles and practices of computer equipment operations and usage, specifically those of the IBM SYS/38 or equivalent data base system
• Ability to read and quickly comprehend or grasp the concepts of the manufacturers operating manuals and system concepts
• Flexibility with scheduling and contingency planning as well as to be able to develop alternatives for production of scheduled applications.
• Ability to recognize deficiencies in source data, application software, production control statements or processing procedures and to advise supervisor promptly for corrections

Two years of college training in computer science or four years of on the job experience in the operation of data processing computing systems, of which two years must have been at the level of Computer Operator I or equivalent position in a data processing environment.