GENERAL DEFINITION

This is systems and applications programming work in the operation and maintenance of a computer system characterized by hardware based fault tolerance using duplex logic and hardware components and VOS operating system. The employee in this class maintains application software programs, develops and integrates new application programs designed to support airport activities, and enhances, monitors, and maintains operating system efficiency. The employee serves as a department's sole systems and applications programmer. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS:
(The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

• This is a one position class in the Philadelphia Airport.
• The employee must perform systems and applications programming for a Stratus or comparable computer system.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• Provides operating system and applications programming support for a computer system designed with built-in checking and diagnostic aides to provide continuous on-line service for Airport operations and activities such as flight information display, message paging, and access control to restricted areas of the aviation facility.
• Maintains computer operating systems, including system security and access; installs, tests, evaluates and modifies databases/telecommunications network operating systems, and general purpose programs or utilities; monitors usage and performance efficiency of computer system hardware and software components such as central processing units, disk and tape drives and controllers; implement configuration changes; analyzes computer system malfunctions for technical software or configuration control problems; controls, allocates and manages system libraries and files; participates in new hardware and software planning.
• Maintains applications software programs written in COBOL; develops and integrates new applications programs; meets with users, managers and supervisors to discuss requests and user objectives; develops systems logic and flow charts; designs database file, screen layout and record number and size; designs program logic to meet specifications and standards; codes program in appropriate language and enters test data to check program; meets with users to identify problems; writes technical documentation and narrative explanations of program; prepares forms and documentation; troubleshoots existing programs to identify and correct problems; develops and recommends enhancements to applications programs.
• Evaluates compatibility of new peripheral equipment with existing systems; oversees purchase, installation and integration of peripheral equipment; evaluates new software for effect on system performance; maintains documentation of system parameters and changes to standard software.
• Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the principles, practices and techniques used in systems programming.
• systems programming, analysis and design as applied to a computer system characterized by redundant processors.
• computer operating systems for Stratus or equivalent fault tolerant systems.
• the uses, capabilities and configurations of electronic data processing equipment, such as central processing units, telecommunication networks, and supporting devices.
• telecommunications operating systems.
• data base management systems.
• theory and practice of systems analysis and design.
• methods and techniques used in the evaluation and analysis of software, hardware and application systems to achieve efficient system utilization.
• documentation procedures.
• principles, methods and techniques used in systems and program flow chart preparation.
• source code language programming and appropriate control languages.
• applications and techniques of programming for the appropriate computer language.
• methods and techniques used in protecting systems security.

ABILITY TO:

• evaluate and analyze system programming problems and provide resolutions.
• identify compatible sub-system software for use with existing systems.
• evaluate the configuration of systems hardware and software and make appropriate recommendations.
• learn the applications of new software packages.
• think logically and sequentially.
• apply the principles, practices and techniques of systems programming to the installation, modification and maintenance of operating, data base and telecommunications systems.
• complete work within the confines of a time schedule.
• formulate systems recommendations to improve operating efficiency.
• communicate data processing concepts to non-technical personnel.
• establish effective working relationships.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

(The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 11/93.)

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, decision science, information science or a closely related field.
• Two years of systems programming and/or programmer analysis experience.

AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Two years of systems programming and/or programmer analysis experience.

AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience in systems programming with a VOS operating system or COBOL programming using VOS operating system calls.

• Two years of applications programming experience using COBOL on a minicomputer system with a UNIX operating system and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol for a LAN configuration.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the specific experience described above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

PAY RANGE: EP23
Class Established:
  CSC - 1/1992 ; Ad Board - 2/1992

Latest Spec. Revision:
  CSC - 10/1993 ; Ad Board - 11/1993

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