St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Supervisor, Computer Operations

DEPARTMENT: Data Systems & Computer Services                             SITE: AC

SALARY SCHEDULE: Technical                                                           GRADE: 3

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

    Directs the operations and personnel providing computer services to college departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Oversees the administrative computer room operations. 

v      Establishes shift production schedules based upon user priority in conjunction with departments. 

v      Handles computer problems in order to sustain operation continuity. 

v      Determines data files to be used in processing operation based upon flow chart information. 

v      Serves as resource with user and computer representative regarding hardware problems. 

v      Maintains control of supplies, data files, programs and computer equipment. 

v      Records test and production programs. 

v      Assists department supervision. 

v      Operates console and peripheral equipment. 

v      Performs minor maintenance on equipment. 

v      Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited junior or technical college with an Associates Degree in data processing, Computer Science or related field, plus four (4) to six (6) years progressively responsible computer operations experience, including supervisory experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years experience as a Computer Systems Operator.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of mainframe computer operations. Knowledge of data communications, Knowledge of machine language, tape library development and maintenance, printer output. Skill in reading comprehension, Knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to operate a calculator. Ability to operate computer equipment. Supervisory skills. Knowledge of computer networks. Verbal and written communications.