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ELECTRONIC WORK STATION OPERATOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: In accordance with programmed instructions, the work involves responsibility for operating an EWS (electronic work station) with processing unit, video display, floppy and/or hard disk drive, tractor and/or page feed printer. The primary

input device, being an alphanumeric multi-function keyboard, is utilized to record and revise correspondence, reports, statistical and accounting data, and other textual materials. This position does not involve responsibilities in the areas of programming or systems analysis. However, an incumbent may modify or merge existing software packages in accomplishing work station functions. Additionally, when not engaged in equipment operation, an incumbent performs related clerical duties. The work is performed under general supervision with leeway allowed for

exercise of independent judgment in carrying out details of the work. Supervision over the work of others is not ordinarily a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Operates an electronic work station and related peripheral equipment in compiling and

Studies program operating instruction books to ascertain the proper operational procedure and

Stores completed documents on magnetic media and updates table of contents or index entries as

Maintains disk directories, run control books and performs timely and adequate backups of

Performs routine minor operator preventative maintenance on equipment as specified by

May transcribe from dictating equipment in rough/final copy a wide variety of technical,

May operate equipment in word processing mode to record and revise correspondence, reports,

CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the use and operation of electronic work station and related peripheral equipment; working knowledge of office terminology and procedures; working knowledge of proper grammatical usage and punctuation; working knowledge of business vocabulary; ability to manually manipulate an alphanumeric multifunction keyboard; ability to spell and identify misspelled words; ability to determine and set up appropriate document format, charts and tabular listings; ability to coordinate information from typed or

handwritten copy to word processing mode and verify document on a cathode ray tube visual

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screen; ability to type at 45 words per minute; ability to operate an electronic work station; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to plan and schedule work

station activities; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

4.An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (1), (2) and

NOTE: Documented part-time or volunteer experience will be accepted on a prorated basis .