COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALIST LEAD
Recruitment #18-004503-0008
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Admin |
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Date Opened | 11/9/2018 2:40:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/27/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $49,899.00 - $80,078.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Anny Currin |
Work Location |
Frederick
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Computer Network Specialist Lead assigns, reviews, and approves the work and trains Computer Network Specialists on both the Columbia and Frederick Campuses of the Maryland School for the Deaf.
Supervises and helps with the installation of equipment and cables for optimal system performance.
POSITION DUTIES
Provides advice and guidance to lower-level Computer Network Specialists on the resolution of complex problems in planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware school wide computer network, including operating systems software and network communications software issues.
Install and configure computer network equipment and devices including workstations, printers, servers, hubs, cable, and other hardware.
Install and configure network and workstation operating and application software.
Implement procedures for monitoring and maintaining network performance including troubleshooting equipment, software, and communication problems.
Maintain network administrative functions including access privileges, user login, passwords, software and hardware inventory, and data recovery plan.
Provide technical support to network users in the use of equipment and software.
Maintain and recommend for purchase hardware in computer labs.
Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer information technology, management information systems or other information technology related field, to include course work in local or wide area computer networks, from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area computer networks.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and eighteen months of experience converting data from project specifications by preparing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools; planning, installing and maintaining data communications network lines and devices; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and fifteen credit hours from an accredited college or university in systems analysis and applications programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and completion of a certification program in Network Administration, such as Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Certified Product Specialist NT 4.0 Administrator or equivalent certification program for the required education.
4. Candidates may substitute experience in one of the following areas on a year-for-year basis for a high school education: operating computer systems, scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining backups or data storage, processing data on computer systems, evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software or converting data from project specifications by developing programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools.
5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Network Analyst classifications or Network Integration and Management specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044
E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.