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JOB TITLE:  Management Information Specialist

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  September 1996

 

ORG/POS #:  121/2324

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To ensure that information required by JTPA regulations is properly collected and maintained and that required reports are prepared and distributed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Intake and Assessment Supervisor.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Reviews all MIS forms submitted for applicants' participation in JTPA programs for completeness and accuracy.

 

2.         Prepares reports to be maintained regarding the participation of JTPA applicants and each trainee enrolled in JTPA programs.

 

3.         Maintains and implements a record keeping system, including information cards, forms, and other data for compiling required reports.

 

4.         Provides information to subgrant recipients regarding JTPA regulations and procedures for maintaining required records and completing reports.

 

5.         Distributes materials regarding changes in federal, state, and local reporting requirements to subgrant recipients.

 

6.         Operates all JTPA software programs and assists State in transferring information pertaining to active and inactive participants.

 

7.         Inputs information from MIS forms into computer terminal daily; provides computer program training to staff and program operators.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Operates a computer to retrieve data and prepare monthly, quarterly, and special reports, and to list demographic information on applicants and participants for compliance with JTPA reporting regulations.

 

2.         Performs 30-day reviews on verifications of participants’ participation and/or enrollment in JTPA programs.

 

3.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.


JOB SPECIFICATION

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in maintaining and verifying the accuracy of information on JTPA applicants and participants and preparing various reports required by JTPA regulations.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  September 1996

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Reviews all MIS forms submitted for applicants' participation in JTPA programs for completeness and accuracy.

 

Prepares reports to be maintained regarding the participation of JTPA applicants and each trainee enrolled in JTPA programs.

 

Maintains and implements a record keeping system, including information cards, forms, and other data for compiling required reports.

 

Provides information to subgrant recipients regarding JTPA regulations and procedures for maintaining required records and completing reports.

 

Distributes materials regarding changes in federal, state, and local reporting requirements to subgrant recipients.

 

Operates all JTPA software programs and assists State in transferring information pertaining to active and inactive participants.

 

Inputs information from MIS forms into computer terminal daily; provides computer program training to staff and program operators.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of JTPA regulations and reporting requirements.

 

Good knowledge of standard office procedures and record maintenance systems.

 

Some knowledge of electronic data processing and record maintenance systems.

 

Skill in the operation of a computer terminal and all related software.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to maintain and implement a record keeping system.

 

Ability to maintain complex records accurately.

 

Ability to prepare reports from files and computer maintained data.

 


JOB TITLE:  Management Information Specialist

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of a standard high school course; at least one year of college or vocational-technical school course work in computer science or a related area; at least one year of experience in record maintenance; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


JOB TITLE:  Management Information Specialist

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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Lifting (lbs.)

10

 

Carrying (lbs.)

10

 

Stooping, Bending

ü

 

Kneeling, Squatting

ü

 

Walking

ü

 

Standing

ü

 

Sitting

ü

 

Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)

 

ü

Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel

ü

 

Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)

ü

 

Eye-Hand Coordination

ü

 

Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)

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Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)

 

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Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

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Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)

 

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Hearing

 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions

 

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Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)

 

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Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

 

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Work in High, Precarious Places

 

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Fumes or Dust

 

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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

 

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Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)

 

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Low Noise (e.g., business office)

ü

 

Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)

 

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Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)

 

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