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Distributed Processing Technician

Description of Duties

This is a technical position in the computer services field which assists in training administrative user organizations in the operation, maintenance and programming of micro‑computers/mini‑computers, and with systems design and software selection.  Distributed processing is a decentralized data processing function in which non‑data processing personnel work with small computers, i.e., micro‑computers.  Employees are also responsible for trouble‑shooting and/or isolating hardware and software problems, and may assist in various data communications network functions.  The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a systems programmer or other senior level staff member.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

  (A)     Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or University with a Bachelor's degree in an information technology     field, plus six (6) months of full-time or its part-time equivalent* work experience in the operation, installation and maintenance and/or repair of a     computer  network server or network operating system; OR,

  (B)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in an information technology field, plus one (1) year of paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent* work experience as described in (A); OR,

(C)      Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree, plus two (2) years of paid full-time or  its part-time equivalent* work experience as described in (A); OR, 

  (D)      Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

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