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Computer Operations Supervisor

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - F.10
Senior Computer Operations Supervisor - 4810
Computer Operations Supervisor - 4811

November, 1977

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SERIES CONCEPT

Computer Operations Supervisors are assigned responsibility for the operations
phase of a campus electronic computer installation covering one or more 
shifts; and perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents assign, direct, and review the work of Computer Operators and other
operational personnel in a computer installation; are assigned responsibility
for the scheduling and completing of all operations, the orientation and 
continued training of operational personnel and the maintenance of adequate 
personnel and inventory to insure an effective continuing operation; consult 
with users regarding operational problems and refer them to other staff 
members as necessary; provide assistance to systems support staff in 
developing and maintaining documentation needed by the operations staff; 
order maintenance support as necessary; participate in computer equipment 
acquisition; assist in physical planning for computer equipment; monitor the 
reliability of systems software and report deficiencies to the Chief Systems 
Programmer; monitor the reliability of computer equipment and maintain logs of 
failures; and develop and improve operating procedures and processes as 
required.

The Computer Operations Supervisor series consists of two levels with the 
distinction between levels based on the scope and complexity of the computer 
installation and the degree of supervision exercised.

                          CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Computer Operations Supervisor

Under direction incumbents are assigned responsibility for the operations 
phase of a campus electronic computer installation typically involving multi-
shift operations and supervision of at least, 10 or more full-time-equivalent 
Computer Operators and other operational personnel. Incumbents in addition 
perform the range of duties outlined in the Series Concept. This is the second 
supervisory level in the series.

Computer Operations Supervisor

Under direction incumbents are assigned responsibility for the operations 
phase of a campus electronic computer installation typically involving multi-
shift operations and supervision of at least 5 or more full-time-equivalent 
Computer Operators and other operational personnel. Incumbents may act as 
assistants to a Senior Computer Operations Supervisor in a large campus 
electronic computer installation typically involving multi-shift operations 
and supervision of at least 10 or more full-time-equivalent Computer Operators 
and other operational personnel. Incumbents in addition perform the range of 
duties outlined in the Series Concept. This is the first supervisory level in 
the series.

                           MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Computer Operations Supervisor

Two years of college and four years of experience in the operation of 
electronic computer equipment including at least two years in a supervisory 
capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and 
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties 
assigned to the position.

Computer Operations Supervisor

Two years of college and three years of experience in the operation of 
electronic computer equipment including at least one year in a supervisory 
capacity; 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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