University System of Maryland          Job Class Specification TITLE: IT SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I JOB CODE: N11IY1 FLSA: NONEXEMPT JOB TYPE: SYSTEMWIDE EEO6: H50 JOB FAMILY/SERIES: COM SYS IPED-SOC: 15-1131

APPROVED BY: Chancellor Donald N. Langenberg EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/1996

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs routine tasks in systems
programming. Receives training in computer hardware configuration and
associated operating systems software.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1.  Receives training in techniques of systems programming including
    installing, modifying, and documenting operating systems such as
    utility programs, job control language, macros and subroutines.

2.  Writes simple programs in a systems programming language.

3.  Assists with maintaining program libraries and technical manuals.

4.  Assists in the evaluation of performance, and determination of
    effectiveness of operating environment such as performance data
    collection, hardware and software testing, investigating hardware
    and software compatibility.

5.  Develops simple job routines and procedures to support operation
    and integration of computer equipment such as: mainframes,
    minicomputers, work stations, peripheral equipment, and associated
    operating systems.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Associate of Arts degree in Information Systems or
Computer Science.

EXPERIENCE: One and one half years applicable programming experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Working knowledge of applicable systems programming language(s) and
operating systems principles. Skill in operating applicable computer
input devices.  Ability to analyze and design program logic; to
communicate effectively; to analyze and to resolve operating systems
and operational problems and to determine the impact of the proposed
solution.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must have taken 12 credits in programming and/or received a
certificate or diploma from a computer training program.