Computer Operator II (STT)

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is seeking a senior machine operator under the direction of the Computer Operations Supervisor. The role involves implementing new programs, maintaining operator control procedures, and ensuring smooth data processing operations.

Responsibilities include setting up operator control programs, training new operators, coordinating with manufacturers for maintenance, and monitoring system status and production outputs.

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.
• Experience with operator control programs and data processing systems is required.
• Ability to read and quickly comprehend operating manuals and system concepts.
• Flexibility with scheduling and contingency planning to ensure production.

Responsibilities

• Implements new programs and procedures by determining problems and bringing them to attention.
• Specializes in setting up or changing operator control programs as required.
• Orients and trains new operators; maintains system programs and libraries.
• Notifies supervisor of system, libraries, and applications processing status and maintenance needs.
• Operates terminals, consoles, data entry equipment, calculators, and typewriters.

Skills

Data processing

Troubleshooting

System monitoring

Documentation

Education

Two years college in computer science

Four years on-the-job experience

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.