SUPERVISOR OF DATA PROCESSING OPERATIONS
Career Family: SUPERVISOR
Supervisor of Data Processing Operations is a non-competitive local-government civil service title, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the stated education and experience.
The one gate is 5 years of relevant experience.
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Supervisor of Data Processing Operations is used at one independent authority, New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority | 1 |
Where this title is used
Supervisor of Data Processing Operations is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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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 director, supervises overall activities of the operations section of the data processing unit; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Supervises data input, unit record, peripheral, and computer operators as well as training, directing, instructing, and assigning work responsibilities to subordinate employees. Analyzes difficult/technical procedural problems and devises procedures for handling unusual problems. Develops standards for handling and operation of data processing equipment to improve efficiency of equipment operations. Checks progress of routine/special operations and coordinates work of employees to insure a continuous flow of work and completion of assignments/schedules. Prepares work program schedules for the operation section such as controlling integrity of all data files received, processed, and produced by the operating section. Prepares recommendations for report forms. Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. 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.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in the operation of computers and data processing equipment, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
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
Knowledge of office methods and procedures. Knowledge of the organization and operation of various modules of supporting software system after a period of training. Knowledge of the application of programming language. Knowledge of data processing operations, principles, methods, and procedures. Knowledge of computer equipment capabilities. Knowledge of factors involved in analysis, planning, and design of data processing systems. Ability to analyze conditions and recognize developments necessary for dealing with situations. Ability to draw conclusions from analysis of facts and make decisions. Ability to review/comprehend agency programs, procedures, and methods. Ability to assign, review, and coordinate activities of others for accomplishment of goal. Ability to plan, organize, assign, and direct work of subordinate employees. Ability to develop methods/procedures to handle identified obstacles to operation functioning. Ability to orally express oneself clearly and concisely. Ability to write descriptive reports according to proper style and format. Ability to establish and maintain good work relationships with coworkers. Ability 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 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 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.
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. Satisfactory completion of a course of study in electronic data processing at a recognized college or university or accredited school of programming may be substituted for the indicated experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of three (3) years of nonsupervisory experience.