SUPERVISOR OF DATA PROCESSING PROGRAMMING

Code: 04748 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 direction supervises the design and preparation of operation routines and programs for computers and peripheral equipment and the development of systems; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs programming projects and staff. Supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of programming staff. Estimates personnel needs and schedules. Assigns and reviews work to meet completion date. Evaluates performance, resolves complaints, and makes recommendations on hiring and firing. Plans, schedules, and directs preparation of programs to process data by electronic data processing equipment. Consults with managerial and systems analysis personnel to clarify program intent, indicate problems, suggest changes, and determine extent of automatic programming and coding techniques to use. Assigns, coordinates, and reviews work of programming personnel. Develops programs and routines from work flow charts of diagrams. Consolidates segments of programs into complete systems. Analyzes test runs on computers to correct or direct correction of coded program and input data. Revises or directs revision of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. Compiles documentation of program development and subsequent revisions. Trains subordinates in programming and program coding. Prescribes standards of terminology/symbology to simplify interpretation of programs. Prepares records and reports. Supervises other data processing programmers. Studies work processes/methods of the agency. Participates in analysis/evaluation of data to be processed on data processing equipment. Prepares flow charts, block diagrams, and detailed machine instructions to implement programs. Reviews and where necessary modifies/revises existing data processing programs. Develops test data for use in checking new/modified programs. Conducts studies of electronic data processing equipment and their use to develop/maintain a sound knowledge of capabilities and functioning of such equipment. Operates data processing and peripheral equipment to test or compile programs and to assist in analyzing and correcting program errors. Analyzes problems outlined by systems analysts in terms of detailed equipment requirements and capabilities. Prepares instruction sheets to guide computer operators during test/production runs. Provides technical/administration direction in development of new programs and maintenance of existing programs. Organizes programming projects and assigns personnel to various tasks. Prepares programming costs and time estimates. Prepares project schedules. Prepares reports on data programming activities, progress, and performance. 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.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates' degree in Computer Science or Computer/Information Technology.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing equipment utilizing current operating systems and multiprogramming technology.

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 computer equipment capabilities. Knowledge data programming procedures/techniques. Knowledge of factors involved in analysis, planning, and design of data processing systems. Knowledge of office methods/procedures and accounting and statistical principles, methods, and practices. Knowledge of forms, flow charts, and decision table and blocks diagrams. Knowledge of terminology used in information technology. Knowledge and understanding of the modularized approach to programming. Knowledge of programming techniques related to subscripting, indexing, and arrays. Knowledge of numbering systems used in computer systems such as decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal to compute simple business math problems. Knowledge of one or more programming languages. Knowledge of various file access methods including index sequential, direct, and sequential. Knowledge of data communications access methods. Knowledge of basics of computer systems hardware. Knowledge of system language. Knowledge of information systems design concepts, principles of production systems, and work efficiency techniques as related to a data center which functions as a data processing service bureau. Knowledge of the design/development of data base/data management systems. Knowledge of current data processing equipment for purposes of hardware selection based on application design requirements. Knowledge of procedures/techniques involved in evaluation/analysis of existing data processing equipment installations and the degree of utilization. Knowledge of computer programming design considerations and differences between applications of various programming languages best suited to the business, scientific, engineering, other specialized fields where data processing or computer science technology is being applied. Knowledge of job control systems. Knowledge of various data gathering, sampling, and analysis techniques. Knowledge of remote job entry. Knowledge of principles of organization, management, and planning techniques such as PERT, CPM, and GANTT. Knowledge of computer capacities, characteristics, and design features. Knowledge of computer programming methods/techniques. Knowledge of objectives of data processing programs. Ability to perform evaluations of special vendor applications or operating systems software such as communications or data management packages. Ability to supervise work of others and coordinate work activities of the group supervised with that of other organizational units. Ability to direct, control, and plan development of data processing programs that will meet current/future needs; this involves direction of activities, such as program testing/revising, and coordination of all phases of programming activities to meet schedules. Ability to deal with subordinates for purposes of control/coordination, and with systems analysis and management personnel to resolve questions of intent and programming difficulties Ability to make decisions in assigning personnel and to select/apply techniques that will produce most effective/efficient, flexible programs. Ability to make decisions based on factual data to evaluate adequacy of completed programs by comparing programs, tests, and operating runs with prescribed standards of terminology, accuracy, and time. Ability to program in a time sharing environment. Ability to use packaged programs on applied statistics. Ability to prepare systems control statements and utility programs for use of EDP production operations. Ability to implement local system software modifications. Ability to prepare clear/concise user operations and/or programming documentation in conjunction with agency or other EDP standards. Ability to organize work processes/functions to facilitate use of computer methods. Ability to plan program structures and nature/content of program runs. Ability to relate all elements of complex problems into systematic solutions. Ability to plan and schedule short/long range programs. Ability to train others in data processing. Ability to reason logically for purposes of data processing programming or systems analysis. Ability to write clear/concise instructions and to use the English language with reasonable proficiency. Ability to analyze extensive factual material pertaining to programs and data processing equipment and prepare recommendations for new equipment and/or changes to existing installation hardware. Ability to perform studies to determine technical/operational feasibility of employing advanced data processing/computer science techniques to improve operational procedures. Ability to participate in conferences, meetings, and training sessions, to present results/effects of evaluation studies of present/new operating procedures and provide training to users and/or EDP operations staff on new systems or software. Ability to plan, schedule, assign, and oversee programming group activities. Ability to supervise technical/clerical personnel during application system parallel runs and where task teams are required and utilized. Ability to organize and direct a conversion between generations or versions of computer systems and software operating systems. Ability to prepare charts, programs, and instructions necessary to implement, illustrate, and explain EDP procedures/programs. Ability to communicate well with coworkers and to develop/maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff and with others interested in or concerned with the work of the unit. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative statistical, progress, and other reports of programming matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 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 with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. Possession of Master's degree in Computer Science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the indicated experience. Possession of a specific Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience. Possession of a general Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the Associate's degree. SPECIAL NOTE on Substituting Experience for Education: Experience in the study of work methods/processes, analysis of varied types of data, design and preparation of systems/programs, operation of multiprogramming computer systems, and work in data processing support areas of input/output control or reliability support may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience. Formal training in data processing received at an accredited institution may be submitted with your application for an evaluation by the Department of Personnel for possible credit. These training courses' will be examined to see how they compare, both in hours/content, to college courses to which they equate. In-house training courses will not be accepted as meeting these criteria; thus, they will not be evaluated.