DATA PROCESSING CONTROL CLERK (1322)

5-15-80

City of San José

DATA PROCESSING CONTROL CLERK (1322)

CLASS PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs clerical work of moderate difficulty to ensure control over accuracy and completeness of data processing input and output and stage jobs for input to computer processing. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

Reviews data processing input for acceptability and output for quality.
Logs input and channels work to and from data entry section.
Exercises control over the use, storage, and disposition of all media files, including the tape library.
Balances certain input and output in accordance with established procedures.
Stages all production jobs for the computer operations section by completion of job run sheets, tape numbers to be used, number of copies needed and any other special instructions.
Investigates erroneous, unusual, or machine rejected data to determine proper disposition and ensures proper re-introduction to the processing cycle.
Decollates, bursts and distributes computer output in accordance with established procedures.
Operates data processing and forms handling equipment.
Maintains up-to-date manuals and procedures.
May be required to perform shift work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This class is supervised by a Senior Computer Operator, Computer Operations Shift Supervisor, or the Data Processing Operations Supervisor and is distinguished from other data processing classes in its emphasis on clerical control of data processing operations and responsibility for the tape library.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic data processing and office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of clerical record keeping practices.
Ability to detect problems in data processing control and pursue courses of action to correct them.
Ability to make comparisons of figures quickly and accurately.
Ability to lift boxes of cards, forms, and checks as necessary for the performance of duties.
Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, especially data processing users.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years experience in data processing control operations.

(6247P)