COMPUTER OPERATOR TRAINEE

Code: 01332 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under close supervision, receives on the job training in monitoring, control, and operation of an electronic computer; performs work as assigned as both trainee and productive worker which will provide practical experience in computer operations; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• As trainee and productive worker, studies principles/techniques of computer operation and work processes and methods of the agency.
• Observes and participates in monitoring of an electronic computer.
• Helps manipulate control switches on control panels, storage devices, and peripheral equipment in accord with detailed programmer instructions or operating manuals.
• May prepare equipment for production/operation by placing cards in hoppers, mounting tape reels and discs, loading programs, adjusting print control settings on printers, and so forth.
• Learns to identify causes of computer malfunctioning and confers with a supervisor for necessary corrective action.
• Learns to determine correct procedure when program stoppage occurs and attempts to ensure completion of program operation according to directions or operating manual.
• May maintain operating records such as machine performance, production reports, data processing supplies and inventories, and disc/tape library records.
• Learns to operate related auxiliary equipment directly associated with the computer.
• Aids in advising programmers of nature of operating malfunctions and corrective action taken.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to reason logically and draw sound conclusions in recommending courses of action. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and 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.
• 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.
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Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

The designated length of the training period for this class shall not be longer than 12 months duration in accord with NJAC 4A:3-3.7(d).

Appointees who successfully complete the 12-month training period will be eligible for promotion to the title among the following for which they have been trained: Computer Operator

The inability of an employee in this trainee title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to a title listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.