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Network Specialist
To design, install, and maintain local area networks in a Windows and TCP/IP environment in support of the District technology program; provide technical support and management for District LANS; and support Internet, District databases, Windows applications, Exchange access. Supervised by the Director of Information Technology. Technical/functional is provided by other managers in department, as needed. Provides technical assistance to the various levels of Computer Specialist. Positions in this classification exercise no supervision. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supports all Windows network software issues within the District. Sets up, configures, and troubleshoots network workstations and servers. Provides assistance to school sites in designing Local Area Network (LAN) systems, installing servers and training server administrators. Establishes and maintains records of network configuration parameters. Monitors LAN performance and makes recommendations to alleviate any difficulties encountered. Identifies failing network electronics and coordinates their repair or replacement. Evaluates utilization of local area networking systems and recommends changes or improvement where necessary. Coordinates all installation and troubleshooting with the WAN specialist in the Technology Department. Serves as advisor to District administrators and WAN specialist on matters pertaining to local area networking. Provides input on the use of new technologies which may enhance LAN systems. Provides input to Building Services personnel in the planning and installation of electrical and data wiring relating to networks. Assists in the development of user manuals or instruction sheets. Provides site Computer Specialists with direct and indirect training on the use of LAN systems. Implements district-wide antivirus plan. Serves as the primary point of contact for contract services in reference to support of school site LAN systems as well as computing hardware connected to these networks. Uses personal transportation for District travel. Able to adjust normal working schedules to perform duties when required. Performs job related duties as assigned. Experience, education and training: Two years of fulltime paid experience planning, designing, and administering computer networks in a NT computer network environment; -AND- High school graduation or the equivalent. (Substitution: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certificate or thirty (30) semester units of college-level coursework in computer science, programming, information systems, networking, or telecommunications.) Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: An appropriate, valid California driver's license and auto liability insurance.
To design, install, and maintain local area networks in a Windows and TCP/IP environment in support of the District technology program; provide technical support and management for District LANS; and support Internet, District databases, Windows applications, Exchange access. Supervised by the Director of Information Technology. Technical/functional is provided by other managers in department, as needed. Provides technical assistance to the various levels of Computer Specialist. Positions in this classification exercise no supervision. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supports all Windows network software issues within the District. Sets up, configures, and troubleshoots network workstations and servers. Provides assistance to school sites in designing Local Area Network (LAN) systems, installing servers and training server administrators. Establishes and maintains records of network configuration parameters. Monitors LAN performance and makes recommendations to alleviate any difficulties encountered. Identifies failing network electronics and coordinates their repair or replacement. Evaluates utilization of local area networking systems and recommends changes or improvement where necessary. Coordinates all installation and troubleshooting with the WAN specialist in the Technology Department. Serves as advisor to District administrators and WAN specialist on matters pertaining to local area networking. Provides input on the use of new technologies which may enhance LAN systems. Provides input to Building Services personnel in the planning and installation of electrical and data wiring relating to networks. Assists in the development of user manuals or instruction sheets. Provides site Computer Specialists with direct and indirect training on the use of LAN systems. Implements district-wide antivirus plan. Serves as the primary point of contact for contract services in reference to support of school site LAN systems as well as computing hardware connected to these networks. Uses personal transportation for District travel. Able to adjust normal working schedules to perform duties when required. Performs job related duties as assigned. Experience, education and training: Two years of fulltime paid experience planning, designing, and administering computer networks in a NT computer network environment; -AND- High school graduation or the equivalent. (Substitution: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certificate or thirty (30) semester units of college-level coursework in computer science, programming, information systems, networking, or telecommunications.) Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: An appropriate, valid California driver's license and auto liability insurance.