Senior Data Systems & Programming Supervisor

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 104,004 - 121,449; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education is seeking a Supervisor of Data Processing Systems & Programming within the Division of Information Technology. This role oversees systems analysis, programming staff, and the development of data processing techniques to improve efficiency.

The position requires extensive experience in design and operation of computer programs, with a supervisory background. It is a provisional civil service appointment with subsequent examinations and potential permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of professional experience in the design, installation and operation of computer programs, including systems analysis, with two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
• OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, with two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Professional experience refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the systems analysis and programming staff.
• Supervises the analysis and evaluation of the operational application to be processed on electronic data processing equipment.
• Designs flow-charts and diagrams and develops systems and programming procedures to increase operating efficiency.
• Plans, schedules and supervises the work activities of the systems and programming staff.
• Establishes programming standards and goals.
• Writes and corrects complex programs.
• Participates in systems analysis work and in the planning and development of data processing techniques and procedures.
• Reviews completed systems and programs for adherence to established agency policy and prescribed standards.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Systems analysis

Programming procedures

Data processing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Newark Board of Education is seeking a Supervisor of Data Processing Systems & Programming within the Division of Information Technology. This role oversees systems analysis, programming staff, and the development of data processing techniques to improve efficiency.

The position requires extensive experience in design and operation of computer programs, with a supervisory background. It is a provisional civil service appointment with subsequent examinations and potential permanent placement.