DATA PROCESSING SCHEDULER 1
Career Family: DATA PROCESSING SCHEDULER
Data Processing Scheduler 1 is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
It is the top of the Data Processing Scheduler ladder, a grade above Data Processing Scheduler 2. The main requirement is 4 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $76,287 to $111,856.
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- Data Processing Scheduler 2 — $63,663 – $92,953
- Data Processing Scheduler 1 — $76,287 – $111,856 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 59th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
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 supervision of the Supervisor, Scheduling and Control, develops and leads the issuing of schedules for the allocation of equipment resources to process the assigned work; monitors the production workflow through the information processing activities and records the status of the work; initiates internal problem reports; investigates and coordinates emergency and long term corrective actions in scheduling the use of computer resources; supervises and maintains a scheduling resource configuration and work requirement data base; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Performs and leads the preparation and issuance of single stream, multistream and/or multiprocessor machine schedules which allocate equipment resource time according to predetermined work requirements including data input and information output deadlines, special processing and forms requirements, intra-data center, time requirements for data preparation validation and control.
- Coordinates the submission and schedules processing from remote sites to ensure timely and efficient operation for local and remote users.
- Supervises the work of Schedulers 2 and related clerical staff in the scheduling function.
- Conducts and oversees the monitoring of the progress of work against schedules, recording the status of work in process, and initiating problem reporting and corrective actions.
- Coordinates the gathering of work requirements and necessary resource configuration data to develop schedules.
- Coordinates activities with input/output control and user agency personnel in order to incorporate changing processing priorities and requirements into the schedules.
- Oversees the gathering of data to assist in the measurement of performance of the scheduling area.
- Works with input/output control, operating, and other scheduling personnel to investigate and solve process and procedural problems.
- Prepares or oversees, and issues emergency schedules which reallocate equipment resource time in order to maintain timely production completion when problems impede regular schedule attainment.
- Prepares and supervises the development and issuance of machine schedules for program testing and may coordinate testing procedures.
- Maintains a knowledge of installation restart procedures in order to schedule recovery processing. Prepares and supervises the development and issuance of machine and production schedules for work re-runs and may coordinate the execution of such schedules with Operating and Input/Output control personnel.
- Prepares clear, accurate, and concise reports containing, progress, schedules, activities, and problems.
- Maintains essential records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Four (4) years of experience in data processing involving the analysis of work methods and processes, systems analysis and programming, the operation of multiprogram computer systems and/or the support areas of computer scheduling, input/output control and magnetic data control in the data processing field, two (2) years of which shall have been in direct performance of computer scheduling, input/output control, and magnetic data control.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Candidates will be tested on the hardware, software operating system, languages, and/or other pertinent aspects of each installation and must show proficiency in the areas tested. The eligible list from an examination will be used for the Data Center specified.
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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of single stream, multistream, and multiprocessing computer scheduling tools and techniques.
- Knowledge in scheduling methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of the operation of computers, peripherals, remote job entry, and EAM equipment, and of the concepts of information processing.
- Knowledge of teleprocessing commands and other software utilized in the Data Center.
- Knowledge of information processing production, control functions, practices, and workflow control techniques.
- Knowledge of restart procedures used in the Data Center.
- Knowledge of job control language and other machine control language functions used in the Data Center.
- Knowledge of computer programming concepts.
- Ability to supervise a staff of subordinates. Ability to use and teach machine scheduling techniques, practices, and procedures as required.
- Ability to work harmoniously with users, Computer Operations, and appropriate Data Center personnel in order to identify and solve scheduling problems.
- Ability to supervise the scheduling of multiple applications and systems utilizing multicomputer and operating system resources.
- Ability to instruct staff in the use of office machinery required to produce accurate schedules.
- Ability to work under supervision and supervise the activities of assigned staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, to all levels of employees.
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports and schedules.
- Ability to maintain essential records and files.
- 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 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.
- CODES: A24- CAH 12/5/98 A24- - OIT
Note
This specification will be used for the general nonvariant Data Processing Scheduler 1 and the following title variant for Data Processing Scheduler 1:
Variant C - Designates - OIT
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.