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8294
DATA JOB COORDINATOR
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs full-performance level
para-technical work in monitoring and controlling the production
of data processing jobs through the various stages of completion.
Identifies and resolves hardware and software errors and performs
routine hardware maintenance. Contacts the user community, the
data processing staff and/or ISS to advise users of the
production schedule or any problems. Writes and keys in utility
programs. Identifies and corrects errors in the job control
language (JCL) and resolves terminal and printer problems. May
install, move and replace terminals, printer cables and other
equipment as necessary. Participates in a 24-hour call schedule.
Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Identifies production problems by reviewing condition codes
which cause job aborts such as errors in the JCL deck or
incorrect source documents.
Edits and modifies JCL to ensure proper production runs;
initiates production reruns, when necessary.
Analyzes operational problems, assists in resolving the
problems and notifies users of the problems and/or the
corrections.
Maintains logs of equipment failures, tapes used and a daily
balance of output totals; makes arrangements for the repair of
hardware.
Codes and enters data into JCL stream using terminal and makes
inquiries on computer to determine the status of a job.
Uses utilities and keys in utility languages to produce reports
and to merge, sort, catalog, and uncatalog files as
required.
Receives problem calls via telephone from agency personnel
concerning data processing equipment.
Installs and replaces data processing equipment and
teleprocessing cables.
May assist in training personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the data processing procedures and equipment
involved in producing a job run.
Knowledge of JCL, error and system condition codes, HSAP
reports and printouts.
Knowledge of methods used to correct job production problems.
Knowledge of documentation techniques used for completing
reports.
Ability to understand technical manuals and apply the methods
to correct job production problems.
Ability to schedule production time based on user needs and
production backlog.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with user community, agency data processing
personnel and ISS.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or the
equivalent.
Experience:
Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in data processing.
Substitution:
Completion of a course in Job Control Language
may substitute for six months of the required experience, or
other data processing education may be substituted for the
required experience through an established formula.
Established: 3/21/96
Effective:
7/16/96