Job
Description
Job Title: Network
Specialist
Department: Technology
Department
Reports To: Technology
Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Schedule: EC
lane 02
Prepared By: Technology
Director
Prepared Date:
Approved By: Human
Resources Director
Approved Date: July 29, 2014
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Database Assists the district in the planning, development, maintenance and management of local and wide area networks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
Maintains and troubleshoots integrated learning system (ILS) labs.
Designs, installs, and maintains each local area network within the district.
Designs, installs, and maintains the district’s wide area network.
Develops and maintains written documentation and schematics for each local area network and the wide area network. Documentation should include detailed NDS information, topologies, writing schematics, active protocols, and IP addressing scheme.
Designs and implements a backup procedure or program for all district file servers.
Provides Internet connectivity where appropriate.
Provides network security including the implementation of “firewalls” where needed.
Assures productive and efficient use of district technicians through prioritization of work assignments and monitoring of work performed.
Provides aid in developing detailed specifications for computer equipment to be purchased.
Helps in the evaluation of vendor proposals, products, and performance.
Establishes a system to track equipment warranties and assure that repairs are made under warranty if qualified.
Maintains district-wide servers.
Assists with the installation and configuration of networked software.
Develops and tracks an inventory of frequently needed replacement parts for computers and peripherals.
Assists in the preparation of technology budgets.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory
responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Must
demonstrate an acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional
stability.
Technical understanding and experience with LAN and WAN technology including operating systems, security, NDS (Netware Directory Services), Internet connectivity, protocols, IP addressing, topologies, wiring specifications, CSU/DSU’s, routers and peripherals.
Demonstrated ability to organize and work effectively with other people.
Technical understanding and experience with operating systems including DOS, Windows 3.x., Windows 95, Windows NT, and Mac OS.
Familiarity with a broad spectrum of commercial productivity software to include work processing, spreadsheets, database and desk top publishing.
Skill with computer and network diagnostic utilities and problem analysis.
Knowledge and experience with network security and firewalls.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree (computer related field) or 5 years of experience in a computer field a closely related field of technology or a combination of both education and experience.
CERTIFICATES,
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Hold and maintain a valid Utah driver’s license.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and
interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and
communicate effectively before individuals or groups of teachers, principals,
or other employees of District. Ability
to communicate effectively and help others.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate,
ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability
to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability and experience in maintaining, repairing and building PC/Mac computers and peripheral devices.
Demonstrated ability to set and meet timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively and help others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand
and walk. The employee is occasionally
required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
and risk of electrical shock. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.