The Job
The Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) is accepting applications for Computer Operator III. Duties include operating the enterprise mainframe and print environment. Managing the enterprise scheduling platform. Providing service desk functions such as request routing, escalation, and working with after-hours support. Monitoring of the County's enterprise systems, servers, and data center.
This is the advanced working level in the Computer Operator series. Incumbents perform the most complex computer functions and are expected to independently operate, on a rotating basis, the master console, coordinate associated peripheral equipment, and resolve technical problems encountered.
For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Computer Operator III job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!!
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.
Work Hours: Incumbents are required to be available to work ALL SHIFTS, which includes day, swing, night, rotating, weekends, and holidays. The County pays an hourly differential for those employees working night shifts.
Physical Requirements: Duties may involve lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of full-time experience operating an IBM Mainframe or Microsoft Windows Server environment.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION: Nine (9) semester (14 quarter) units of completed college level coursework in data processing, computer operations, programming or a closely related field. A list of coursework must be submitted if an Associate's degree has not been conferred.
Education Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education. Possession of a Systems Z certificate or Microsoft Server Certificate may substitute for the required education. A legible copy of the Systems Z or Microsoft Server certificate must be submitted by attaching it to your application.
Desired Qualifications
Experience or knowledge with a high level of proficiency with the following is highly desired:
IBM z/OS - HMC, Microsoft Windows Servers, VTAM/TCPIP commands, DB2 thread monitoring, IMS commands, SDSF Commands, CA-View, CA-UIM or Monitoring software, Data Center fire suppression, power, disk/tape mounting, tape library maintenance, cooling systems, and disaster recovery drills.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Candidates are encouraged to complete and submit their online application by the priority review deadline for first-round consideration. The recruitment is subject to close without prior notice once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualified candidates, based on the review of application material and supplemental questionnaire answers. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your application and questionnaire responses, as resumes will not be reviewed as part of the competitive evaluation process.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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