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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/20/15

Applications Due05/30/15

Vacancy ID21138

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleComputer Operator, Ref #58025

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade10

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $35211 to $43212 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Please see Additional Comments for details on work schedule.

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees ONLY with one year of permanent competitive service as a Computer Operator or eligible for transfer to Computer Operator under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Consecutive transfers cannot result in more than a two salary grade advancement.

Candidates eligible for consideration under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55-b/c of the Civil Service Law are also encouraged to apply. Individuals certified eligible for the 55-b/c program must meet the education and experience qualifications of a minimum of 12 college semester credit hours in a computer-related field OR at least six months of experience/training in the operation of a medium-to-large server or mainframe. Candidates with one year of permanent competitive service at G-8 or above who satisfy the education/experience minimum qualifications and who did not fail the last holding of the Computer Operator examination may also be considered for 70.4 transfer.


Duties Description The Data Center is responsible for providing 24 X 7 service to our customer agencies. Incumbent is responsible for monitoring and controlling the operation of data processing equipment in conformance with documented procedures. The incumbent operates peripheral equipment including, but not limited to, Xerox and/or IBM printers; and/or personal computers. This requires the incumbent to load and mount paper and tapes onto equipment; monitor job progress on print console; check for equipment errors; take corrective action in response to minor error messages; check operation of printers to assure proper alignment and sequence of forms; remove jammed forms; and notify supervisor of equipment problems. The incumbent reviews completed jobs to ensure compliance with user agency specifications and maintains job status logs. Performs routine maintenance and cleaning duties including cleaning printer and the work area. Must be able to bend, stoop and lift heavy objects during the course of a normal business day.

Additional Comments We will be filling a Computer Operator position at the Swan Street Data Center for NIGHT SHIFT: Mon-Fri 11pm – 7:15am. Assignment will include a restriction on playing Lottery games. Due to the secure nature of the work at the Data Center sites, candidates will be required to undergo a special background check. S Some travel to the other Data Center Sites may be needed for site coverage and for escort duty of non-authorized visitors. Some positions may require fingerprinting.

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

Name Amy Sacco

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.recruitment@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

ESP, P.O. Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume attention Amy Sacco and indicate that you are applying for Computer Operator, Ref #58025. Please clearly indicate how you qualify for this position. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.

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