Operating Systems Administrator

7507 Operating Systems Administrator - Central Office

Henderson County Schools Central Office - Henderson, Kentucky

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Job : 5755048

Final date to receive applications: Jul 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

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.

• 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 preferred and/or three years data processing and systems software experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to pass criminal background check; CAN check; drug screen; physical & TBrisk assessment.

This position is 8 hours per day, 240 days per year.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.50 to $29.40 Per Hour

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• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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