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SENIOR OPERATOR

Brooklyn, NY

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (Operations) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human ...

City of New York

SENIOR OPERATOR

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Company Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (Operations) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New ...

City of New York

SENIOR OPERATOR

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (Operations) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human ...

City of New York

SENIOR OPERATOR

Brooklyn, NY

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (Operations) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human ...

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Personal Computer Technician

Columbus, OH

$16.49 - $16.50/hr

Associate Responsibilities What you would be doing: * Handle the surplus process in the build ... Computer Assoc * Attention to detail * Time Management * Quality Assurance * Technical Support

City of New York

QUALITY CONTROLLER

Manhattan, NY · On-site

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SOFTWARE) TITLE The Office of Revenue Management & Development (ORMD) maximizes federal and state funding of HRA costs through the activities ...

City of New York

QUALITY CONTROLLER

Manhattan, NY · On-site

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SOFTWARE) TITLE The Office of Revenue Management & Development (ORMD) maximizes federal and state funding of HRA costs through the activities ...

City of New York

QUALITY CONTROLLER

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Company Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SOFTWARE) TITLE The Office of Revenue Management & Development (ORMD) maximizes federal and state funding of HRA costs ...

City of New York

QUALITY CONTROLLER

Manhattan, NY · On-site

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SOFTWARE) TITLE The Office of Revenue Management & Development (ORMD) maximizes federal and state funding of HRA costs through the activities ...

City of New York

QUALITY CONTROLLER

Manhattan, NY

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SOFTWARE) TITLE The Office of Revenue Management & Development (ORMD) maximizes federal and state funding of HRA costs through the activities ...

City of New York

SYSTEMS DESIGN ANALYSIS

Manhattan, NY · On-site

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SW) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) puts children first by helping both parents provide for the economic and social ...

City of New York

SYSTEMS DESIGN ANALYSIS

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Company Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SW) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) puts children first by helping both parents provide for the ...

City of New York

SYSTEMS DESIGN ANALYSIS

Manhattan, NY · On-site

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (SW) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) puts children first by helping both parents provide for the economic and social ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for computer associate in the United States is $15.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Computer Associate, you need a solid understanding of computer systems, troubleshooting, and technical support, often backed by a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with operating systems (like Windows and Linux), help desk ticketing systems, and basic networking tools is essential. Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills help you effectively assist users and collaborate with team members. These skills ensure efficient technical support and smooth operation of IT systems within the organization.

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Computer Associates often work across various departments, which means they must adapt quickly to different teams’ technical needs and communication styles. Balancing competing priorities and troubleshooting a wide range of hardware and software issues can be demanding, especially when multiple service requests are urgent. Effective time management, clear communication, and a proactive approach to learning new systems are key to overcoming these challenges and providing reliable support throughout the organization.

What are Computer Associates?

Computer Associates are IT professionals who provide technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for computer systems and networks within an organization. Their responsibilities often include installing hardware and software, assisting users with technical issues, and ensuring the smooth functioning of IT infrastructure. They may also help with system upgrades, security protocols, and documentation of IT procedures. Computer Associates often work as part of an IT team and may specialize in certain systems or applications depending on the organization’s needs.

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Required CredentialsAssociate degree or certifications like CompTIA A+Associate degree or certifications like CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, help desks, technical supportNetwork infrastructure sites, data centers, client networks
Employer & Industry UsageIT firms, corporate IT departments, tech supportTelecommunications, internet service providers, enterprise networks

Computer Associates and Network Technicians often share similar certifications and work environments, focusing on supporting and maintaining computer systems and networks. However, Computer Associates typically handle broader IT support tasks, while Network Technicians specialize in network infrastructure and connectivity issues.

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SENIOR OPERATOR

SENIOR OPERATOR

City of New York

Brooklyn, NY

$17.50 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

476th of 640 rated public administrative organizations

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Job Description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE COMPUTER ASSOCIATE (Operations) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
HRA/General Support Services (GSS) provides safe, healthy, and appropriate facilities for HRA's various social service programs. Its many functions include facilities planning and coordination, design and construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, custodial and other building services, health/safety program coordination, lease and property management, land use and environmental review activities, contract administration for facilities services, and warehouse operations. GSS plays a major role in HRA emergency preparedness.
General Support Services (GSS) is recruiting one (1) Computer Associate (Operations)-II to function as Senior Operator who will:
- Manage the printing of negotiable documents in the Print Pool mandated by law, to be received within 10 days, to ensure that Public Assistance Benefits are not interrupted.
- Print various Food Stamps notices, Home Energy Assistance Program notices, Fair Hearing notices, and numerous other notices to the HRA Client Population.
- Oversee the maintenance of numerous printers in the print pool which consists of two Unisys 8250 High speed laser printers, three Xerox DOCUPRINT 180 cut sheet printers, one Xerox 4110 EPS cut sheet printer, one Document 75 cut sheet MICR printer and one UNISYS UMS 1000 printer.
- Supervise the activities of the Computer Associates (Operations) Level I in the print pool; schedule production application and assist in the solution of operations and scheduling problems across multiple platforms encompassing the Unisys Mainframe, IBM Mainframe, Sun and Windows environment; maintain file update, monitor The Sun Open Views System, and the Virtual Print System.
- Monitor operation of computer systems by operating CRT consoles to determine work to be done; ensure that all jobs are initiated as scheduled and that the appropriate input files requested are mounted on appropriate peripheral device(s).
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Qualifications

1. A certificate from an accredited technical school (approximately 675 hours) with a specialization in computer operations, and two years of satisfactory full-time computer operations experience, in a large-scale networked, multi- tiered, or mainframe computer environment, or two years of satisfactory data communications network experience working in a mainframe or multi-tiered computer environment; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience as described
in "1" above; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2",or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least two years of full-time experience as described in "1" above

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The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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