Computer Operator IV - Baltimore Police Department

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A Computer Operator IV provides work direction and guidance to computer operators. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class may be required to work shifts, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in a computer center where there is continuous noise from equipment. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

• Knowledge of computer operations procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of preparing mainframe computers for operation.
• Knowledge of the techniques of monitoring data processing equipment and of investigating, correcting and resolving errors, malfunctions and problems.
• Knowledge of the use of job control language.
• Skill in operating computers and related peripheral equipment.
• Ability to use job control language.
• Ability to independently perform a wide variety of computer operation functions.
• Ability to deal with computer operations, programming, systems and data control personnel.
• Ability to assign, review and approve computer operations work and to train computer operators.

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory one-year probation. 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.         

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

If you have any questions please contact Dayvon Smith, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist via email at Dayvon.Smith@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.