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Reference #: 4526521 THE POSITION Are you interested in a career leading a team of Operators working in an Enterprise Batch Processing environment? Do you have experience with production Automations and Job Scheduling? The PA Office of Administration has an opening for a Computer Operations Supervisor supporting applications within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Enjoy working with a supportive group of professionals and an excellent benefits package.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Computer Operations Supervisor is the manager of the Automations Unit within the Operations Division of the Infrastructure and Economic Development Delivery Center (PennDOT, DCED, PEMA) IED TSO, located in the Commonwealth Keystone building in Harrisburg. This position requires administrative and technical skills in supervising an EDP unit responsible for various aspects of information technology.

The Unit is responsible for processing all change requests affecting the IBM mainframe and enterprise server production activity using the BMC Remedy IT Service Management (ITSM) tool.  This includes coordinating and changing all RACF protected production libraries for program source code, executable load modules, JCL, IBM Tivoli Dynamic Workload Console (TDWC), IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWSC) and related procedures. Reviewing production schedules, abnormal failure reports and maintenance activities to identify procedural, scheduling or equipment changes as necessary are additional duties within this role.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Computer Operator 2; or Three years of experience in operating computers, including one year in lead work capacity; and graduation from high school, or equivalent certification or formal training. Formal training in electronic data processing may be substituted for non-supervisory experience at the rate of 25 hours for one month, to a maximum of 12 months; or Two years of experience in operating computers, including one year in a supervisory capacity, and an associate degree with major course work in data processing. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: The selected candidate for this position must undergo a fingerprint-based records check to be in compliance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS).

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirement . Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.