Computer Operator - Extended
| Position: |
Full-time; Starting salary $ 2,321.50/Monthly. |
| Department: |
Computer Services |
| Location: |
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR |
| Deadline: |
3/15/2013 |
| Hire Date: |
4/1/2013 |
POSITION SUMMARY: The Computer Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling electronic computer
and peripheral electronic data processing equipment. This position is governed by
state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer
hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Knowledge of compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or
verifying information or data.
- Ability to analyze information and evaluate results, to choose the best solution and
solve problems.
- Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or
electronic/magnetic form.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Oversees the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling
the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
- Reads job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material
such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
- Enters commands using computer terminal and activates controls on computer and peripheral
equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
- Monitors the system for equipment failure or errors in performance and notifies supervisor
or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
- Responds to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating
the program.
- Operates spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data
and to produce reports.
- Retrieves, separates, and sorts program output, as needed, and sends data to specified
users.
- Loads peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs or oversees
loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- The formal education equivalent of an associate's degree in computer science, mathematics,
or a related field; plus one year of experience in computer support. OR Completion
of technical training in computer science, data processing, or a related field acquired
from a vocational, military or industrial setting, plus one year of experience in
computer support.
- Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review
and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.
- OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF
THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON
APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Individual must be able to troubleshoot, analyze and perform repairs to computers
and peripheral equipment and troubleshoot printing/networking problems.
- Assists in recommendations to personnel regarding purchases of hardware/software.
- Assists in the deployment, installation, and upgrading of hardware/software as well
as troubleshoot basic network operating systems.
- Maintain and update service desk indicating the status of repairs and accounting of
time.
- Keep current in technology for computer, networking, and software systems.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DIFFERENT SHIFTS.
Arkansas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It
is the policy of this university not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of
service.
If you have questions about this position or your application submission, please call
the Office of Human Resources at 479-968-0396. If you desire to submit a resume in
addition to your application for this position, please submit via email to: hr@atu.edu
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