Operating System Administrator - 7507

Operating System Administrator - 7507

Hardin County School District Central Office Annex
- Technology
- Elizabethtown, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5851058
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

AREA: MIS

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

This position is a Full Time 261 days/7.5hrs a day.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinate and control operating system software for the District mainframe computer, including transaction processing, security administration, relational data base software, file system usage and time sharing administration; write specialized software to support a multi-processing environment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Coordinate and control operating system software for the District mainframe computer; coordinate the installation of operating system software, including the installation of new releases.
• Maintain utility programs and job control language to create boot tapes for mainframe hardware configuration.
• Maintain transaction processing system software, including system generation, configuration and throughput monitoring.
• Determine and implement security requirements of the mainframe computer, including transaction processing, time-sharing and file system.
• Monitor efficient use of hardware and software through use of statistical accounting reports.
• Identify and report software malfunctions and bugs to software vendor; obtain and install corrections to system software.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Operating system software.
• Hardware configuration of mainframe computer.
• Technical control and coordination of mainframe operating system software and operations.
• Manual instructions, sufficient to enable quick and accurate diagnosis of errors.
• Basic elements of programming.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate and control operating system software for District mainframe computer.
• Write specialized software to support the mainframe computer in a multi-processing environment.
• Install operating system software.
• Maintain utility programs and Job Control Language.
• Identify and explain software malfunctions to vendors.

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ABILITY TO:

• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in data processing, computer information science or a related field and three years data processing and systems software experience.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $57,029 to $91,254 Per District Salary Schedule

• Lafe Tabb , Director
• Central Office Annex - Technology
• Email: lafe.tabbchools.us

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