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Coder

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - F.15
Senior Coder - 4961
Coder - 4962

November, 1977

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SERIES CONCEPT

Coders collect and code information for input into computers and perform other
related duties as required.  Incumbents typically work under the direction of
higher level Programmers, Administrative Data Processing Systems Analysts, and
academic personnel and assist in the writing, developing, debugging and 
implementing of programs which utilize a variety of job control languages.  
Incumbents prepare data for keypunching and may assist in the actual 
keypunching and verifying of data; prepare charts and graphs from computer 
print-out data for use in research reports and presentations; prepare and 
check code sheets for accuracy and proper format; and perform related 
clerical duties in connection with preparing programs for computer input.

Classes in the Coder series are distinguished from classes in the clerical/
administrative series in that some knowledge of programming techniques is
required to perform coding functions. Classes in the Coder series are 
distinguished from classes in the Programmer series in that duties performed 
in the Programming series typically require knowledge of compiler and/or 
assembly level languages while duties performed in the Coder series typically 
utilize job control language in one or more package programs.

The Coder series consists of two levels with the distinction between levels 
based on the complexity of the coding functions and the degree of supervision 
exercised.

                            CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Coder

Under general supervision incumbents write, debug and document computer 
programs and/or direct the work of lower level Coder and clerical personnel 
in the preparation and verification of basic programming procedures.  
Incumbents may assist users in correcting syntax and semantic errors in job 
control language. Incumbents in addition perform the range of duties outlined 
in the Series Concept. This is the advanced operational level of the series.

Coder

Under supervision incumbents perform the range of duties outlined in the 
Series Concept. This is the operational level of the series.

                         MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Coder

Two years of college including a basic course in coding for digital computers 
and two years of coding experience; or an equivalent combination of education 
and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Coder

Two years of college including a basic course in coding for digital computers 
and one year of coding experience; or an equivalent combination of education 
and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

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