ASSISTANT COMPUTER PROGRAMMER (PROVISIONAL)

An incumbent to a position in this class aids in maintaining comprehensive management information systems. Incumbents must be familiar with the logical workings of a computer and its operating capabilities that include compilers, spreadsheets, word processing, data base languages, and job central languages. Using a programming language such as COBOL, BASIC, and SQL, incumbents assist in developing machine instructions for data manipulations and calculations. There is frequent communication, both orally and written, with departmental personnel aiding and instructing with respect to computer related topics. Direct supervision is received form the Computer Systems Engineer Coordinator or Computer Programmer. No supervisory duties are exercised. Assists in maintaining comprehensive management information systems, including but not limited to, systems analysis and design, programming development and operation; Assists in designing computer programs for an assigned project; Assists in testing and debugging programs; Provides user support on various personal computer packages; Assists in training personnel in usage of personal computer software packages and programs; Installs personal com