Network Administrator

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, supervises and directs operations for the municipality's or school district's computer networks. Directs cabling, configuring and installing computer hardware, computers and computer networks and software for network and stand alone computers. Makes recommendations to administrators regarding policies and standards for the computer and computer networks. Arranges for the installation of administrative and instructional software on computer networks; Provides for software support on computer network. Analyzes district needs and makes recommendations for improvements and enhancements. Troubleshoots hardware and software conflicts and problems; Provides on-site coordination and support for subcontractors (e.g. would handle wiring for computer installation). Arranges for and coordinates all necessary maintenance services to all hardware and networks. Plans and implements required configuration changes to local area networks. Prepares proposals for purchasing new equipment for instructional purposes. Oversees the maintenance of an up-to-date database and insures timely delivery of service. Coordinates the scheduling of outside providers and network personnel. May grant and monitor computer access for various system users. May monitor computer system including firewall and anti-spam data security infrastructure. May attend workshops and seminars to maintain up-to-date knowledge of network operating systems.

Qualifications:

CIVIL SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of work experience managing LAN and/or WAN networks. Substitution#1: Satisfactory completion of 30 college credits• may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required work experience.

SUBSTITUTION

#2: A Bachelor s Degree• in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field may be substituted for an additional one (1) year of the work experience described in (a) above.

NOTE:

Current/active certification as either a Certified Novell Engineer (CNE); Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) may be substituted for six (6) months of the required experience. Priority given to candidates who are currently on a Civil Service List for this title.