Computer Operator IV - Baltimore Police Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

1d•$56,322 - $91,795

About The Position

A Computer Operator IV provides work direction and guidance to computer operators but has no supervisory duties or responsibilities. The position receives moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place in a computer center with continuous equipment noise and requires minimal physical exertion. The City of Baltimore describes its workplace as a vibrant, diverse atmosphere and offers opportunities to contribute to social impact while serving city residents. The position is subject to a mandatory one-year probation. Qualified candidates may be considered for vacancies as they arise for at least six months. Candidates under final consideration for some positions in this class may need to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list without further examination. Candidate education, training, and experience will be rated for relevance to the position; supplemental questions may also be required. Education must be from an accredited institution, and credentials obtained outside the United States must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Requirements

Associate of arts degree in electronic data processing or computer science from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of experience operating mainframe computers and related peripheral equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of computer operations procedures.
Knowledge of methods for preparing mainframe computers for operation.
Knowledge of techniques for monitoring data processing equipment and investigating, correcting, and resolving errors, malfunctions, and problems.
Knowledge of job control language and ability to use it.
Skill in operating computers and related peripheral equipment.
Ability to independently perform a wide variety of computer operation functions.
Ability to deal with computer operations, programming, systems, and data control personnel.
Ability to assign, review, and approve computer operations work and train computer operators.

Responsibilities

Provide work direction and guidance to computer operators.
Operate computers and related peripheral equipment.
Prepare mainframe computers for operation and monitor data processing equipment.
Investigate, correct, and resolve equipment errors, malfunctions, and problems.
Use job control language and perform a wide variety of computer operation functions independently.
Coordinate and communicate with computer operations, programming, systems, and data control personnel.
Assign, review, and approve computer operations work, and train computer operators.