Telecommunications/Network Technician III

Telecommunications/Network Technician

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Configures, installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and monitors operation of LAN hardware/software including desktop computers, data/voice/video communication systems, including peripheral devices, wiring and cabling to ensure connectivity and functionality.

Identifies and resolves network and telecommunication system malfunctions including connectivity and functionality for mainframe and remote access and other connections/interfaces; start/restart network after disruptions or failures using computer diagnostic tools and software; run system backups; resolves desktop computer problems.

Provides customer service through central service desk/help desk function to resolve or ensure resolution of problem diagnosis/assessment and repairs. Maintains database of user problems and resolution.

Performs routine network systems administration to include, but not limited to: addition/deletion of users and hardware/software, defining access rights, implementing and ensuring compliance with security procedures and policies, purchasing hardware/software through state contracts, planning and implementing desktop computer migration and maintaining inventory control systems. Advises and trains users on the operation and capabilities of hardware and application software.

Plans, schedules, installs and tests software updates and hardware upgrades; conducts needs analysis of equipment, software, network security, budget, disaster recovery concerns, training and equipment resources to plan and recommend network changes in ways that meet program goals. Coordinates network expansion with agency technical staff, consultants, contractual vendors or Department of Technology and Information (DTI).

Note: This classification can support only the large scale, most complex data networks and some of the agencies employing mid-range data networks.

Job Requirements for Telecommunications/Network Technician III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• At least two years experience administering computer data networks including troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving computer data networks problems.
• At least two years experience installing, testing, and configuring computer data networks including the associated wiring, and network dependent devices and infrastructure components.
• Knowledge of computer data network design or redesign.