Closing Date: 9th May, 2024

Description:

Automated Systems Assistant

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work

This is responsible work in data processing and related activities in a Regional Counsel's office.

An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for work assignments involving electronic data processing equipment operations, programming, data entry, and user support.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee and is reviewed periodically for conformance with instructions and written procedures.

Examples of Work Performed:
(Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Assembles and organizes material for data input and retrieval;

Performs periodic backup of system and user data, maintenance of storage media, and other operational duties as assigned; performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, setup, removal, and transportation of service of peripheral devices; enters, organizes and maintains word processing documents and provides assistance to word processing and other system users;

Sets up queries, produces reports and interprets results for formats;

Inputs procedure statements, program code, and screen formats;

Prepares program designs and diagrams using flow charts, pseudo code and similar techniques;

Codes, modifies, tests and documents programs; and

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school and 3 years of experience in operating electronic data processing equipment, including familiarity with computer systems operation, computer languages, and software utilization, or graduation from a two-year college or trade school with data processing related course work and one year of experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

An equivalent diploma issued by a state department of education may be substituted for high school graduation.