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City of Dallas · 4 days ago

Computer Operator I- Information Technology Services (Civil Services)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.42/hr - $21.79/hr

1+ years exp

The City of Dallas is committed to service, innovation, and community, offering careers with purpose. The Computer Operator I role involves performing entry-level technical operations of data processing equipment and providing clerical support to ensure effective data processing.

GovernmentInformation ServicesWeb Browsers

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operates, uses, and manipulates computer master and printer consoles to issue MVS/ESA, CICS, LINC, GAZE, and JES2 commands to provide timely computer output

Detects, investigates, and corrects errors by making changes to the input and output flow of data; retrieves information from programmers to improve efficiency of mainframe computer operations

Evaluates, reviews, and verifies the quality and integrity of input and output data to ensure users receive accurate and complete reports

Schedules, updates, and modifies JCL, and executes programs and transmittals using J SYSTEM phases for regular production jobs to maximize efficiency of mainframe computer

Issues VAX, AFIS, and Local Area Networks (LANs) commands to perform daily and recovery processing

Performs magnetic tape technical processing duties to ensure data availability and manually checks computer to ensure output for accuracy and print quality

Monitors batch job flow, detects errors in job submitted by departmental programmers and analysts; effects change in programs through CICS and LINC terminals and places output data in bins for programmers and users

Uses hand tools to perform minor maintenance and cleaning of magnetic tape equipment and printers

Performs a variety of activities such as filing, answering phones, talking to customers, using facsimile and copy machines, maintaining records of CRT, microfiche, and report bursting and distribution to provide clerical support

Assists with and maintains off-site disaster recovery storage

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned

Qualification

Job Control Language (JCL)Data processing knowledgeComputer commands knowledgeBasic equipment maintenanceProblem diagnosisResolutionTechnical instruction understandingEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

High school diploma or GED

One (1) year of paid work experience

Valid driver's license with a good driving record

No felony or class A misdemeanor convictions

No class B misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years

No family violence convictions

Cannot currently be on any active deferred adjudication for any felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor charge

Knowledge of Job Control Language (JCL)

Basic knowledge of data processing with production or operations

Knowledge of various commands and computer functions

Ability to perform basic maintenance on equipment and materials

Ability to diagnose and resolve computer console operating problems

Ability to understand technical instructions through verbal and written communication

Ability to effectively manipulate console controls and mount tapes in drives

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Vibrant work culture

Company

City of Dallas

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City of Dallas is an online resource website providing information about the city of Dallas, Texas.

Founded in 1841

Dallas, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://dallascityhall.com

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