SENIOR COMPUTER OPERATOR

RI Council 94; Warwick, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Department of Labor And Training seeks a Senior Computer Operator for the Warwick mail center. You will assist in supervising the shift, verify input/output, explain procedures to operators, read error messages, and coordinate with programmers when needed.

This full-time, 35-hour weekly role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM. Qualifications include high school graduation with computer operations coursework and prior computer operator experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with coursework in computer operations.
• Experience as a computer operator or similar role.
• Ability to explain operating procedures and interpret error messages.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and operate mailroom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the shift and maintaining work schedules.
• Check input/output accuracy at the start of each run and correct as needed.
• Explain routines to operators and coordinate with programmers on errors.
• Maintain and update files and operate peripheral equipment as required.

Skills

Computer operations

Data processing

Written communication

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma with computer operations coursework

Tools

Bell & Howell mail inserter

Postage meter

Job description

## SENIOR COMPUTER OPERATORApply: 50 Service Ave Warwick: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 9, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR103997# **Department**Department of Labor And Training# **Division**Information Technology/Computers# **Salary**$52,062.00 - $57,606.00# **Job Profile**JC-02702400-50 - Senior Computer Operator# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours****Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.** **Position is within the Department of Labor & Training/Mail Center.** **Standard 35.0 hours.** **Restricted/Limited to the leave of the prior incumbent.** # **Job Requisition Number**JR103997 SENIOR COMPUTER OPERATOR (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00318 A# **Classification**Senior Computer Operator# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** To be responsible for assisting in the supervision of the operations of an electronic data processing computer on an assigned shift; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the direction of a superior with latitude for independent judgement; work is generally reviewed on completion.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Assists in the supervision of the work of computer operators and peripheral equipment operators assigned to the shift.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PEFORMED:*** To be responsible for assistance in maintaining work schedule according to given priorities.* To check the accuracy of input and output at the beginning of each run.* To explain the operating routine in detail to the computer operator.* To read, interpret and make corrections based on information given in error messages.* To ask advice of programmers and other supervisory personnel when error messages cannot be readily corrected.* To be responsible for the maintenance and updating of files.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A working knowledge of computer operating practices, procedures and techniques; a working knowledge of computer capabilities; a knowledge of computer programming techniques; a working knowledge of the operation of computer peripheral equipment; a knowledge of data processing mathematics such as number systems and algebra; the ability to think in terms of computer logic; the ability to interpret messages and make decisions based on this interpretation; the ability to supervise the work of subordinates; the ability to maintain effective working relations with others; the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from high school supplemented with courses in computer operations; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: employment as a computer operator.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**Independent mail processing center; experience with operating a mail inserter machine (such as a Bell & Howell) as well as a paid postage meter. Must be able to lift inventory boxes and cases (@60lbs). Experience with a pallet mover and various mailroom equipment.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.