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JOB
DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Systems Programmer
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:
October 1999
ORG/POS #:
1330/2716
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To ensure the efficient and effective operation of the City’s mainframe
computer system by installing, testing, and debugging systems-level software;
to provide technical information and advice to Computer Systems, Applications,
and Operations personnel regarding systems-level software functioning.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Receives general direction from the Director of Information Technology.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:
1. Analyzes systems level software
requirements to determine systems level software needs; evaluates and
recommends systems level software or hardware.
2. Installs, tests, debugs, and modifies
systems level software to ensure efficient and effective operation of the
mainframe computer system; provides technical assistance in the installation
and operation of peripheral data processing equipment to ensure proper
functioning of systems level software.
3. Monitors system functioning to
determine the need for systems adjustment or modification to software; modifies
systems level software, realigns file structure or purges unnecessary files in
order to fine tune the operation of the mainframe system.
4. Serves as mainframe system database
administrator by monitoring computer memory needs and allocating computer
functions and activities to designated areas of the Central Processing Unit or
peripheral equipment.
5. Analyzes, installs, debugs, and
modifies special use systems software such as special operating systems and
wizard mail to ensure proper operation; modifies or reconfigures software as
required to improve system functioning.
6. Troubleshoots errors in system
operation to determine causes of system failure or to determine methods of
improving efficiency of the system’s function.
7. Installs tests and implements operation
of new releases of systems level software; reviews technical data and
information regarding systems failures with product vendors to determine
special requirements for the City system or to determine software modifications
required for the system.
8. Review configuration of hardware and
software to ensure proper functioning of the system; reconfigures systems
software, data files, and file libraries as required to ensure efficient use of
system memory and to ensure that sufficient memory is available for processing
all systems applications.
JOB TITLE:
Systems Programmer
JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
9. Provides technical information to
Systems Network, Applications, and Operations personnel regarding systems
software usage, file management, and program cataloguing; notifies data
processing personnel of modifications necessary in systems level software and
impact of those modifications on other activities; researches availability and
processing requirements of systems level software and programs interfacing with
systems level software which will improve the efficiency of the mainframe
computer system.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs other related duties as
required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
JOB
SPECIFICATION
SYSTEMS
PROGRAMMER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF
DUTIES: Performs technical work of considerable
difficulty in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the City’s
mainframe computer system by installing, testing, and debugging systems-level
software, and by providing technical information and advice to Computer
Systems, Applications, and Operations personnel regarding systems-level
software functioning.
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:
October 1999
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Analyzes systems level
software requirements to determine systems level software needs; evaluates and
recommends systems level software or hardware.
Installs, tests, debugs,
and modifies systems level software to ensure efficient and effective operation
of the mainframe computer system; provides technical assistance in the
installation and operation of peripheral data processing equipment to ensure
proper functioning of systems level software.
Monitors system
functioning to determine the need for systems adjustment or modification to
software; modifies systems level software, realigns file structure or purges
unnecessary files in order to fine tune the operation of the mainframe system.
Serves as mainframe system
database administrator by monitoring computer memory needs and allocating
computer functions and activities to designated areas of the Central Processing
Unit or peripheral equipment.
Analyzes, installs,
debugs, and modifies special use systems software such as special operating
systems and wizard mail to ensure proper operation; modifies or reconfigures
software as required to improve system functioning.
Troubleshoots errors in
system operation to determine causes of system failure or to determine methods
of improving efficiency of the system’s function.
Installs tests and
implements operation of new releases of systems level software; reviews
technical data and information regarding systems failures with product vendors
to determine special requirements for the City system or to determine software
modifications required for the system.
Review configuration of
hardware and software to ensure proper functioning of the system; reconfigures
systems software, data files, and file libraries as required to ensure
efficient use of system memory and to ensure that sufficient memory is
available for processing all systems applications.
Provides technical
information to Systems Network, Applications, and Operations personnel
regarding systems software usage, file management, and program cataloguing;
notifies data processing personnel of modifications necessary in systems level
software and impact of those modifications on other activities; researches
availability and processing requirements of systems level software and programs
interfacing with systems level software which will improve the efficiency of
the mainframe computer system.
JOB TITLE:
Systems Programmer
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of mainframe computer operating systems
software.
Comprehensive knowledge of computer data base and file
management structures.
Good knowledge of standard computer languages,
including COBOL and SQL.
Considerable knowledge of computer logic, block diagramming and
flow charting.
Ability to monitor and analyze computer systems
functioning and to modify systems configuration to improve system efficiency.
Ability to analyze complex systems software
failures and determine methods for correcting the errors.
Ability to analyze systems software and hardware
and recommend the most efficient for systems operation.
Ability to communicate effectively with other
data processing technical personnel and vendors.
Ability to prepare complex technical reports
regarding systems functioning.
Ability to research availability and
specifications for systems level software and hardware.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals
and software documentation.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING:
Completion of a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science or a related area; at least four (4) years of
experience in computer programming; at least two (2) years of experience
in computer systems analysis and systems-level software operation; OR any equivalent combination of experience
and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
JOB TITLE:
Systems Programmer
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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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:
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equipment such as lawn mowers) |
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