[Adopted 12-16-86 as Ord. No. 69-86]
There shall be created and established the position of Computer
Operator in the City of Orange Township, who, under direct supervision,
monitors, controls and operates an electronic computer and does related
work as required.
The typical tasks and duties of the Computer Operator shall
be as follows: monitors and controls an electronic computer by operating
the central console; manipulates control switches on control panels,
storage devices and peripheral equipment in accordance with detailed
programmer instructions or operating manuals; readies equipment for
production and operation by loading programs, adjusting print control
settings on printers, etc.; identifies causes of computer malfunctioning
and confers with a supervisor for necessary corrective action; determines
correct procedure when program stoppage occurs and attempts to ensure
completion of program operation according to directions or operations
manual; maintains operating records such as machine performance, production
reports, data processing supplies and inventories and disc/tape library
records; operates related auxiliary equipment directly associated
with the computer; and advises programmers of the nature of operating
malfunctions and corrective action taken.
The minimum qualification of the person appointed Computer Operator
pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be as follows: ability
to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform
the duties of this position; one (1) year of experience in the operation
of an IBM System 36 for a municipality; some knowledge of the basic
operation of data processing equipment used by the local jurisdiction
and of office routines and clerical procedures; ability to analyze
data and to reason logically and to utilize accepted data processing
procedures, methods and techniques; and good health and freedom from
disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper
performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health
and safety of oneself or others.
[Adopted 12-16-86 as Ord. No. 70-86]
There shall be created and established the position of Senior
Computer Operator in the City of Orange Township, who, under general
supervision, monitors, controls and operates an electronic computer
and does related work as required.
The typical tasks and duties of the Senior Computer Operator
shall be as follows: monitors and controls an electronic computer
by operating the central console; coordinates activities of the section
with other sections in the overall processing department; may act
as shift supervisor; loads peripheral equipment with forms and tape
files; determines and takes corrective action when program stoppage
occurs, according to directions or operations manual; verifies that
all necessary files and data have been submitted to the computer room
before the beginning of a job; verifies that reports and other outputs
are complete; keeps accurate records of time and equipment utilization;
and advises the department head of the nature of an operating malfunction
and of corrective action taken.
The minimum qualifications of the person appointed Senior Computer
Operator pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be as follows:
twenty-four (24) months of experience in the operation of an IBM System
36 for a municipality (satisfactory completion of a course of study
in electronic data processing at a recognized college or university
or accredited school of programming may be substituted for one (1)
year of work experience); wide knowledge of modern methods and procedures
and of digital computer equipment capabilities and electronic computer
programming procedures and techniques and of the factors involved
in the analysis, planning and design of data processing; ability to
read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently
to perform the duties of the position; and ability to analyze data,
to reason logically and to draw sound conclusion in recommending courses
of action, to review and comprehend agency programs, processes and
methods, to utilize accepted data processing procedures, methods and
techniques, to work harmoniously with staff members and others and
to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.