Instructions and written guidance cover most situations encountered by the incumbent, who has no authority to deviate or modify established instructions or guides without prior supervisory approval. The work consists of tasks which are usually performed in a prescribed sequence. Employee must pay close attention to numerical and other label or computer message data to assure proper tape identification is made, or job control or other computer messages are understood and responded to accurately. There are continual changes to programs and procedures. The employee must adjust to them quickly.
Work facilitates completion of projects and work processes.
Contacts are with other employees engaged in automated data processing activities. Contacts are to exchange factual information pertaining to assigned activities. Work is primarily sedentary.