CLASSIFICATION:  EDP PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

 

Class Code:  3901-08                                       Date Established:  01-09-70           

 

Occupational Code:  1-1-2                               Date of Last Revision:  04-19-04

 

BASIC PURPOSE:  To process data by using specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of generating computer input.

 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

·        Operates a variety of electronic data processing and related equipment to generate computer input.

 

·        Maintains detailed logs of document input and output productions.

 

·        Enters data from log sheets to update and maintain master file.

 

·       Enters profiles and updates on computer batch system and edits and verifies printed profiles for accuracy.

 

·        Lays out and draws flow charts for a variety of purposes.

 

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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:

 

Skill:  Requires skill in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions OR in operating machines for a variety of different purposes.

 

Knowledge:  Requires understanding and using business or trades vocabulary or basic arithmetic to perform standard operating procedures.

 

Impact:  Requires responsibility for contributing to agency objectives by ensuring the accuracy of support activities within one or more organizational units.  Errors at this level affect the work of others or have measurable monetary consequences, and require verification and correction in order to complete succeeding work operations.

 

Supervision:  Requires no supervision of employees or functions.

 

Working Conditions:  Requires performing regular job functions in a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.

 

Physical Demands:  Requires light work, including continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.

 

Communication:  Requires obtaining and exchanging information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source, or responding to questions from state employees or members of the general public.

 

Complexity:  Requires a combination of job functions using minimal judgment to perform a variety of job tasks according to clearly prescribed standard practices and procedures.

 

 


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Independent Action:  Requires making a limited number of choices in selecting among alternative courses of action under supervisory guidance and in performing job functions according to a variety of prescribed policies or procedures.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education:  High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.  Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

 

Experience:  Two years' clerical experience including some data processing equipment operation.  Additional years of related work experience may not be substituted for the formal education required by this class specification.

 

License/Certification:  None required.

 

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS:  Knowledge of office procedures.  Knowledge of the purposes of data processing. Knowledge of a variety of data processing equipment operations.  Skill in reading figures and other material accurately.  Skill in detecting errors or omissions on forms filled out by others.  Ability to follow instructions.  Ability to perform a variety of distinct but related duties.  Ability to work effectively in the proximity of others.  Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:  This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.


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