Hancock County Schools
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Director of Operations
SUPERVISOR: Superintendent
WORK YEAR: 240 Days
Job Class Code: Cert. 0190
Pay:  Rank 1 Certified Scale. Index: 1.60
BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, organize, direct and schedule computer operations, data control and data entry; coordinate uni operations with department head in determining hardware needs and development plans to meet District needs; assist in long- and short-range planning for information services. Schedule and lead the work of a maintenance crew; perform semi-skilled to skilled work in one or more of the maintenance trades.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :
• Lead, plan, assign, inspect and participate in maintenance and repair work of school facilities; train assigned employees
• Coordinate and direct the work of skilled and semi-skilled tradespeople in one or more craft areas; distribute parts and materials as needed; order parts and materials
• Inspect work in progress to see that proper maintenance methods are being followed and standards maintained; assure safety of the workers and safety precautions are observed in and around the work site.
• Implement work schedules and inspect completed work; renew work orders for time and material requirements
• Respond to emergency call-ins as required.
• Perform skilled work in a variety of maintenance trades as needed.
• Plan, organize, schedule and supervise work of computer operations, data entry and data control sections; coordinate unit operations with department head in determining hardware needs and development plans to meet District objectives and needs.
• Allocate technical and operational resources to meet District and school goals
• Assist in long- and short-range planning for the information services department; assist in determining future needs in personnel, equipment and supplies for the operations section.
• Direct the technical software environment to assure adequate and continued operational support in a mainframe environment; provide structure to assure adequate hardware and software capabilities in a production environment.
• Provide consultation in the design and implementation of new or modified systems; develop, modify and maintain procedures and controls to assure the accuracy of a variety of data.
• Prepare annual and monthly production schedules, establishing cut-off dates for input data, computer utilization schedules and reportoutput dates; establish priorities and controls and flow of data to data entry, data control and the computer; confer with user departments to schedule special runs, to modify production schedules and resolve input/output problems.
• Prepare new jobs for production by setting up job control language jobs streams, moving development programs to production work space, setting up report distribution instructions , and setting up run instructions.
• Coordinate with vendors to maintain systems, both hardware and software, to assure accessibility by terminal users; schedules preventive and corrective maintenance; review attempted accesses to the system to assure security.
• Plan, coordinate and schedule the use of computer facilities; prepare and maintain hardware use records and provide for maintenance and repair as required.
• Respond to emergency calls as necessary regarding computer system failures or environmental system problems.
• Order and maintain supplies used in data entry, computer operations and telecommunications.
• Prepare periodic production schedules establishing cut-off dates for input data, computer utilization schedules, and report output dates.
• Communicates with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems; communicate with users to assure accuracy and timeliness of data needs and to resolve hardware or software problems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• Data processing terminology and procedures related to data entry and control.
• Computer programming including testing and debugging, flow charts, job control, data set preparation and manipulation and software utilities.
• Database construction and use.
• Computer operating systems software and its relationship to applications programs.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Tools, equipment, methods and materials used in unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance in at least one of the building maintenance and construction trades.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair.
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Basic shop math.
ABILITIES:
• Perform semi-skilled work in the construction, renovation, maintenance and repair of building, facilities and furniture.
• Operate basic maintenance tools and equipment.
• Assist skilled personnel in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Use common cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Maintain routine records related to work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Plan and lead the work of a maintenance crew, and perform one or more of the maintenance trades.
• Lay out, schedule and oversee a diversified maintenance work program.
• Plan, organize direct and schedule computer operations, data control and data entry.
• Coordinate unit operations with department head in determining hardware needs and development plans to meet District objectives and needs.
• Assist in long- and short-range planning for the information services department.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, instructors, students, and employees.
• Learn new computer techniques and programs from documentation and oral descriptions.
• Plan and organize work.
• Work under strict timelines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Kentucky Principal’s Certification Required
• 3 years experience in area of Technology preferred
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Kentucky Principal’s Certification Required
Primary Location CENTRAL OFFICE Salary Range Per Year Shift Type Full-Time