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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/08/15

Applications Due05/25/15

Vacancy ID20927

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleSupervising Computer Operator (3rd Shift)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 3 PM

To 11 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address Rensselaer Technology Park

365 Jordan Rd.

City Troy

StateNY

Zip Code12180

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must currently be serving as a Supervising Computer Operator OR must currently be reachable on the Supervising Computer Operator list.

Duties Description • Set up and review automated schedules using TSO and ESP scheduling software to ensure that processing is completed accurately and on time.
• Properly handle deadlines and priority changes, making certain that user needs are met. Update job control cards and job input files as needed.
• Provide operations staff with all necessary instructions and check off sheets.
• Monitor the progress of the batch schedules using ESP, SDSF and NetWorker Management Console.
• Verify that batch jobs have completed successfully using ESP, SAVRS and NetWorker Management Console.
• Analyze job failures using message manuals. Correct the error, recover the failure and restart the job in the appropriate step using run book documentation.
• Escalate the failure to system and application programming staff when necessary.
• Document all job failures and their resolutions on an incident report. Notify necessary staff by phone or email.
• Update the automated job schedules using TSO and ESP as needed to resolve schedule discrepancies and to avoid recurrence in the future.
• Migrate MVS JCL into production libraries using TSO and ISPF, making operational changes where necessary. Migrate AS/400 CL programs and files to production using Alden Change Management System (ACMS). Migrate Windows programs and files to production directories using Windows move/copy functions. Update associated change management software and change logs as needed.
• Successfully communicate with users to satisfy their production inquiries and requests. Ensure that operators are given schedule instructions in a clear and concise manner. Effectively communicate with support staff when resolving job failures or setting up new procedures.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge and use of technology
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to interact with technical and business staff

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Manu Priya Minocha

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street Office of Human Resources

110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than May 25, 2015. Please reference Item #8175 – GOER-MPM when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.

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