DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
For Reference Only
CLASS CODE: 2053
PAY GRADE: 025
CLASS TITLE: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is technical and administrative data processing work planning, designing, testing and enhancing of
a statewide or multi-agency distributed computer systems network for use by end-users including the
hardware, software and communication components of distributed systems; or technical and
administrative data processing work coordinating the planning, designing, testing and enhancing of five
(5) or more agency distributed computer systems networks for use by end-users, utilizing unique file
servers, and involving hardware, software and communications components of distributed computer
systems.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Plans, designs, and coordinates a distributed processing system (short and long term) with
statewide or area networking in a multi-agency environment.
Consults with agency administrators and users to conduct information assessments to
determine user needs and to define systems requirements.
Designs and configures a distributed computer systems environment with appropriate
hardware, operating systems software, applications software, and communications
components to solve business/office problems for a wide area or statewide multi-agency
network.
Conducts research and development in distributed processing and information system
technologies to support the planning and enhancement of the statewide distributed computer
systems network including hardware, software, and communications resources.
Administers the designs, codes, tests, and documents computer applications and interfaces
applications with existing mainframe applications or data bases.
Establishes methods and procedures for use of the distributed computer systems including
hardware, software, communications, and user training.
2053-DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT-CS
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Interfaces with all state agencies distributed systems support groups to ensure the distributed
processing plan is consistent with the agency objective, and is compatible with existing
applications and security requirements.
Coordinates and ensures the standard implementation of policies, procedures and systems
operations with local computer support personnel.
Develops hardware configuration plans for distributed processing systems.
Assesses the effectiveness of hardware, software, and communications performance.
Ensures equipment is meeting the needs of state agencies as defined in the distributed
processing plan and modifies the distributed processing plan as required.
Evaluates and selects vendor packaged software or custom written packages from agency or
external sources when appropriate.
Coordinates with agency management for the acquisition of and contracting for hardware,
software, and services (including maintenance).
Conducts on-going system audits to evaluate the utility and efficiency of the system's hardware,
software, and communications components and the effectiveness of user training programs in
meeting management information needs.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of distributed processing operations, software, procedures, and equipment.
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
Knowledge of computers and software.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer programming and/or
computer systems analysis.
Ability to write, code, test and debug computer programs.
Ability to process information logically and solve problems.
Ability to develop training programs related to distributed processing operations and
procedures.
Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components.
Ability to identify and define user task needs.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to write technical data processing reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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A bachelor's degree from a college or university and four years of experience in computer
systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer
systems; or
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A bachelor's degree from a college or university with major course of study in one of the
computer sciences or in management information systems and three years of experience as
described above; or
A master's degree from a college or university with major course of study in one of the
computer sciences or in management information systems and two years experience as
described above; or
A doctorate from a college or university with major course of study in one of the computer
sciences or in management information systems and one year of experience as described
above; or
Five years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 720 classroom hour
program of study from a vocational/technical school or community college in an area of data
processing (excluding data entry), or (2) 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work
from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management
information systems.
Experience as described above can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required
college education.
Completion of a one year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of
data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one year of the required experience.
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
11/10/1998
12/13/1985