POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA
STATUS:
Manager, Network Systems
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
Technology Support K
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the effective procurement, installation, operation, maintenance,
security, and coordination of all network infrastructure and related devices.
YEARLY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PERCENT OF
TIME
1. Manage the installation and maintenance of network and telecommunications
30%
infrastructure and related devices to ensure that the system resources are
available to staff and used properly to include tuning and preventative
maintenance to prevent unscheduled downtime.
2.
Manage network systems to ensure a secure networking and
telecommunications environment to include monitoring unauthorized use and
provide for disaster recovery.
30%
3.
Identify technology advances to improve the organization’s technological
capabilities. Conduct studies of the telecommunications and network systems
to determine hardware, software, capacity requirements and usage, and
operational support. Recommend, design, implement, and test efficient
approaches to networking and telecommunications.
25%
4.
Responsible for personnel management activities for an assigned area and/or
position, which may include orienting, directing assigned personnel,
providing guidance concerning personal and professional development and
reporting personnel performance to appropriate supervisor. Recommend
appropriate personnel related actions and implement, within area of
responsibility, the affirmative action and equal opportunity programs of the
District, as applicable.
10%
5.
Perform other duties relating to area of expertise and responsibility as
assigned or directed.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President of Information Technology/CTO
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of staff assigned to functional area.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years.
Effective: 7/1/04
Revised: 2/24/06
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Skills/Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; communicate effectively both
oral and written; supervisory skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
demonstrated knowledge of system administration, performance monitoring, telecommunications
and networking administration. Knowledge of Oracle, UNIX and/or other comparable operating
systems. Knowledge of HP3000, DEC or comparable hardware configurations.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and a variety of equipment associated with a general office
environment in addition to Cisco 15454 ONS equipment, fiber optic network, a variety of Cisco
network router and switching equipment, Avaya Definity G3 PBX, and Intuity Audix Voice Mail.
Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, presentation,
network management, and telecommunications software, e.g. Novell software, Unix/Linux
Software, G3R10 Avaya Software, and Network Management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle materials.
Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of
standing, sitting, and/or repetitive motion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational
situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional distractions such as
noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some disagreeable elements.
Effective: 7/1/04
Revised: 2/24/06
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