Network Specialist

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cables, configures and installs local and/or wide area network (LAN/WAN) hardware and software including computer workstations, e-mail servers, file servers, network operating systems, menu systems, Student Information Systems, Financial Information Systems, Computer-managed Instruction (CMI) systems, Wireless connection devices.
• Installs and supports approved third-party local area network and ILS (Integrated Learning Systems) providers.
• Provides on-site coordination and support for sub-contractors (e.g. sub-contractors would handle building-wide wiring for computer installation, while incumbent wires one room only).Troubleshoots local and/or wide area (LAN/WAN) hardware and software conflicts and problems.
• Responsible for the support and maintenance of network operating systems;
• Provides requested or required upgrades and patches;
• Provides requested or required configuration changes to local area networks;
• Provides networked switching configurations and upgrades to LAN/WAN networks;
• Maintains and operates required data backup software;
• Maintains and operates required Anti-Virus software;
• Maintains workflow in a recorded Helpdesk Database application;
• Responsible for the support and troubleshooting of LAN and/or WAN connectivity.
• Researches and evaluates new LAN technologies and attends training sessions as scheduled.
• May do some training of users in the use of hardware/software in the course of a service call; apprises training staff of further training needs in district.

CIVIL SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS:

• MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience installing, operating, and maintaining local area networks (LAN) and/or wide area networks (WAN).
• SUBSTITUTION #1: Satisfactory completion of 30 college credits* towards a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience described above.
• SUBSTITUTION #2: Current/active certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) for switching and routing or wireless, certification on the current Windows Server Operating System (or version immediately preceding) from a Microsoft authorized training center, or certification on LINUX may be substituted for six (6) months of the required experience.
• Security related skills and/or background are preferred.
• Priority given to candidates who are currently on a Civil Service List for this Title.
• Candidates must have taken or be eligible to take the civil service exam for this title.