Vacancy-Data Processing Supervisor

VACANCY

Suitably qualified persons are invited to fill the post of Data Processing Supervisor. Reporting to the Information Technology Manager, the Data Processing Supervisor will be required to ensure that quality standards are maintained and timelines met by planning, coordinating, evaluating and scheduling data operations activities and developing where appropriate new policies and procedures to improve the quality and timeliness of service delivery.

Job Duties Includes:

• Scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work of staff inclusive of adjusting work assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.

• Implementing operations procedures and techniques to improve efficiency of equipment operation.

• Reviewing quality of reports; scrutinizes causes of reruns, rejects and delays.

• Keeping daily log reports of production status, operation failures, service calls, downtime, and program problems.

• Ensuring the protection of the data maintained in the operations section.

• Coordinating site planning and preparation regarding changes to the computer or data communications configurations, and ensures that requirements are met.

• Advising and consulting on proposed data processing applications, including data transmission and the use of data communications equipment.

Ideally applicants should have:

• Bachelors Degree in Management Studies/Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

• At least three years experience in a data processing environment of which at least one (1) year should be at the supervisory level.

• Working knowledge of computer programs and procedures, use and operation of data processing computer systems, principles of electronics and electronic data processing.

• Effective oral and written communication skills; good human relations skills; and sound organizing and scheduling skills.

Applications should be sent under confidential cover by email only:

Human Resources Manager
Companies Office of Jamaica
1 Grenada Way
Kingston 5

At hr@orcjamaica.com to reach no later than Tuesday, July 7, 2009