[Adopted 3-28-1996 as Ord. No. 96-18]
There is hereby created the position of Data
Processing Technician for the Township of Lacey.
The duties of the Data Processing Technician,
under direction, shall include but not be limited to creating appropriate
coding and suitable forms for transmitting information to a data processing
center to ensure the desired printout or information storage. The
Data Processing Technician shall also perform such other related work
as required.
To be appointed to the position of Data Processing
Technician, an individual must meet the following requirements:
A.
Possess two years' experience in monitoring, editing
and/or verifying information used in an electronic data processing
system. 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 year of work experience.
B.
Possess knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
C.
Possess knowledge of digital computer equipment capabilities,
electronic computer programming procedures and techniques and of the
factors involved in the analysis, planning and design of data processing
systems.
D.
Possess the ability to analyze data and to utilize
accepted data processing procedures, and to learn to utilize various
types of electronic and/or manual recording and formation systems
used by the agency, office or related units.
E.
Possess the ability to reason logically and to draw
sound conclusions in recommending courses of action.
F.
Possess the ability to review and comprehend agency
programs, processes and methods.
G.
Possess the ability to work harmoniously with staff
members and others, and to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.
H.
Possess the ability to read, write, speak, understand
or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this
position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
I.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible
as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the
accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
