Senior Computer Operator (NYHELP Program) (Purchasing)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Purchasing

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Senior Computer Operator (NYHELP Program)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $44,175 (22W) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Operates, monitors and controls the operation of a mainframe, mini-
or micro-computer and peripheral equipment in conformance with programmed instructions. This is technical work
involving responsibility for the operation of a computer and related peripheral equipment in a computer center. This
position does not involve responsibilities in the area of programming or systems analysis. An employee in this class is
responsible for maintaining individual controls over work flow, time schedules and distribution of completed data for the
equipment, which requires the exercise of more than ordinary judgement based on experience. Although some of the
duties performed are the same as Computer Operator, the duties generally require more experienced employees, who
can handle the more complex details without referral to a supervisor. Work is performed under general supervision of
the department head or other supervisor on routine assignments, in accordance with defined procedures. Supervision
may be exercised over the work of Computer Operators or other subordinate personnel. Does related work as required..



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application. Either:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor Degree,

including or supplemented by twelve (12) credit hours in the fields of computer science, computer technology, data
processing or a closely related field; OR

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate Degree,

including or supplemented by six (6) credit hours in the fields of computer science, computer technology, data
processing or a closely related field AND two (2) years of technical experience in the operation of a mainframe, mini-
or micro-computer and related peripheral equipment; OR

(C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four (4) years of experience,

as described in (B) above; OR

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



NOTE:
1. Word processing or data entry experience is NOT considered qualifying experience. Technical experience tasks

include preparing equipment to run jobs, mounting and removing tapes or disks, and occasionally troubleshooting
programs or hardware during operation, or tasks of a similar nature.

2. Verifiable part-time experience as described above will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time requirements.

Issued: 10/09/2026