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Computer Resource Specialist

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - F.10
Computer Resource Specialist II - Supervisor - 4802
Computer Resource Specialist II - 4804
Computer Resource Specialist - Supervisor - 4803
Computer Resource Specialist I - 4805

July, 1991

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SERIES CONCEPT

Computer Resource Specialists provide a wide range of technical
and consultative services related to the acquisition, use, and
maintenance of computer and/or network software and hardware and
the development of computer applications. Computer Resource
Specialists provide consulting services requiring knowledge of
new enhancements, developments, and diagnostic tools in personal
computer software.

Incumbents typically install and maintain hardware and software
systems; utilize and manipulate computer software to create
formats, screens, menus and reports; analyze existing systems;
analyze problems to effect computer-oriented solutions; confer
with users; recommend hardware/software acquisitions; and provide
training in computer usage.

The series consists of two levels based on varying degrees of
responsibility; the size, nature, and/or complexity of the
computing environment; and the level of technical and programming
skill required for computer applications.

This series is not intended for positions that use computers as a
tool (e.g., for data analysis, data retrieval, report writing).
Such positions should be classified according to their primary
functional responsibility.


                    CLASS CONCEPTS

Computer Resource Specialist II
Computer Resource Specialist II - Supervisor

Under supervision, incumbents perform systems tasks requiring
knowledge and skills of the principles and methods of computer
systems and may have supervisory responsibility for provision of
computer support within an organizational unit. Incumbents
assist with the design, development, analysis, maintenance, and
documentation of customized computer applications.  Typical
responsibilities include advising and training users in the
utilization of software packages; installation and testing of
software packages requiring standard techniques; and coding,
testing, and debugging of routine applications. Incumbents may
perform routine systems analysis and supervise the operation of a
local area network.


Computer Resource Specialist I
Computer Resource Specialist I - Supervisor

Under supervision, incumbents perform computer-related tasks
requiring knowledge of the general principles and methods of
computer systems. Incumbents perform routine system maintenance
tasks; consult on general system features such as use of standard
commands, editing features, and utilities; assist users with
general programming tasks and help to debug syntax and simple
logic errors; create and produce reports, menus and screens using
database software. Incumbents may assist users in setting up
equipment such as terminals, computers, graphics equipment and
printers; routinely convert files; run downloading programs; and
troubleshoot network hardware and software.


                     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications: Incumbents are expected to possess the
skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful
performance of the duties assigned to the positions.

Positions allocated to the supervisory titles must meet the
criteria for supervision as defined in the Supplemental
Guidelines for Supervisory classes (SAM 12).

NOTE:     Specific qualification requirements are approved by the
          Personnel Manager in accordance with the provisions of
          Staff Personnel Policies 210.8 and 210.9 for Computer
          Resource Specialist I and Computer Resource Specialist

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