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Job Code:  9343
Job Title:  Shift Supervisor, Computer Operations
Creation Date:  08/01/2003  
Revision Date:   
FLSA Status:  Exempt


Job Summary:

To provide supervision of the activities of all regularly assigned computer operations personnel, on a shift basis, on the operation of electronic computing equipment and the processes associated with their use. Manages projects as assigned by operations manager.

Major Duties / Critical Tasks:

  • Plans projects, prioritizes tasks and supervises employees within the computer console and I/O areas as necessary to insure that required tasks are completed in the time frame specified, and processing downtime is kept to a minimum.
  • Conducts and/or provides input to employee performance appraisals as required.
  • Prepares daily status report to senior management, especially including those events that might impact IS service levels.
  • Executes, monitors, and performs recovery on Mainframe batch production and VAX job streams according to schedule provided in the time frame specified.
  • Monitors, understands and reacts to all system messages on various computing platforms as necessary to insure that all required tasks are completed within time frame specified.
  • Routinely displays extensive knowledge of commands necessary to perform day-to-day operations, including but not limited to commands for JCL, CICS, VTAM, CSAR, MVS/OS390, JES2, VMS, MS-DOS and in-house monitoring systems.
  • Provides updates to written documentation, logs and training procedures for operations personnel.
  • Participates in meetings, coaches employees, and at the request of senior management or on own initiative, provides input on improving data center processes or procedures.
  • Supervises the performance of equipment maintenance by contractors.
  • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Required Education / Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field and one year related experience.

Equipment: 

Mainframe, mid-range and Intel based servers

Working Environment:

Standard office environment; shift work

Other: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 


Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

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