Job Description

Computer Operator

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking detail-oriented individuals with experience operating large mainframe computers in a data center environment for a Computer Operator position. Under general supervision, processes job request orders and runs production jobs while operating computers, printers, mainframe, and peripheral equipment for Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) divisions, school districts, and school sites.

The well qualified candidate will possess the following knowledge:

• Principles and techniques applied to the operation of complex computer equipment and related peripheral equipment, such as high-speed printers generating over 300 pages per minute, in a high-volume online enterprise client/server environment
• Operations of large mainframe computers and their associated peripherals within a networked, distributed, client/server environment
• Windows, Mac OSX, MVS/JES, IBM z/OS, OS/JCL, and Control-M
• Recordkeeping techniques

The well qualified candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Mathematical Facility Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Reading Comprehension Understanding and using written information
• Professional & Technical Expertise Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Using Technology Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Action & Results Focus Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Attention to Detail Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics Maintaining trust through honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Listening Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Teamwork Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Cultural Proficiency Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures

Required Education and Experience: Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience: One year of work experience in the operation of a large-scale enterprise open systems servers or mainframe computer system using MVS/JES, z/OS, JCL, or Control-M software in a multiprogramming environment, or one year experience as a Data Control Clerk with the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Additional Requirements: A valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required. Positions in this classification may be assigned to work a non-standard workweek that might include working Saturday and/or Sunday and shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM or 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Selection Process: Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Structured Interview.

Contact: For information about the examination process you may send an email to Kristi Saylor at saylor_kristi@lacoe.edu. For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm). For complete application information, please go to Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

This examination is authorized as Open and Promotional, with the promotional eligibility list taking precedence. Recruitment ID: 26-LAC365 This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.

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