ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):Jeffrey Wolff
Position #(s): 10740
Current Title: Administrator, Network Systems
Current Range: 4
(JCC:77876;3J;CM5515;C51;E)
Department: Computing & Telecommunications
College/Division: Vice President,
Information Technology
Account #: 1101-109-0301
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Senior Administrator, Network Operations
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range 4 to Range
3
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (HR assigned):
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Bird Vilseck
Mgr, Network Operations
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Director/Chair/Dean
Jim McKinney
Director, Computing and Telecommunications
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Steven Zink
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Vice President, Information Technology
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code:
CUPA Code:
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Exempt: Yes or No Census Code:
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Employee Signature
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(Employee sign and send to HR for personnel file after PDQ approval for personnel file)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Senior Administrator, Network Operations
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Senior Administrator, Network Operations, provides technical management, oversight, and needs
analysis for network cabling, fiber optic and equipment installations. This position is also responsible
for resolving network issues, equipment installations, equipment repairs, monitoring and management
of network management stations, and the development of operational procedures. A reliable network
is critical to all area of the university.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
30% - Cable Infrastructure Planning and Coordination
 Evaluate and make recommendation for changes to the cabling infrastructure
 Work with and direct cable technicians to install new fiber/copper cabling and to repair existing
cable plant as needed to support communication needs
 Keep documentation updated
 Support the location of underground fiber/copper cable as requested
 Coordinate the process of assigning and connecting fibers in backbone for use around
campus
 Work with outside vendors on cabling request, equipment installs
30% - Network Maintenance/Troubleshooting
 Work with the Help Desk to resolve network related trouble calls that could not be resolved by
the Help Desk, computer system administrators or network wiring technicians
 Replace or repair defect network equipment
 Use network protocol analyzer software to evaluate network packets
 Monitor network management consoles to quickly find and resolve network issues
 Work with others in department to develop operational procedure
20% - Network Management
 Install/maintain network monitoring servers, workstations and systems
 Evaluate new management packages for usefulness on campus
 Keep management informed on network issues and problems
 Work with and/or direct network technicians in locating and solving problems with the network
 Review network logs to find and quickly resolve network issue
10% - Network Installations/Operations
 Configure and install, as needed, network equipment
 Keep network documentation updated
 Evaluate existing network needs, make recommendation to management
10% - Project Management
 Provide oversight to determine costs, schedules and list of materials needed for cabling
projects
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
A stable communications infrastructure is critical to the daily operation of campus computing in all
areas of the university. Failure to perform satisfactorily results in network slowdowns and outages,
impacting overall productivity of faculty, staff and students. Students, researchers, classrooms, and
administrative areas would not have access to the resources needed.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Fiber optic cabling
 Ethernet cabling
 Cabling standards
 Network hardware systems, including switches, routers, firewalls, and analyzers
 Network management systems
 Network protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, client server, DNS and DHCP
Skills:
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Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem solving
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Commitment to customer satisfaction
System administration for Unix operating systems
System administration for Windows operating systems
Splice/repair copper and fiber optic cabling
Ability to:
 Direct technical staff in resolving problems
 Be self-directed and manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects/tasks in an efficient
and timely manner while maintaining focus on organizational goals
 Work in a team environment
 Work effectively with people who have diverse technical backgrounds
 Respect user privacy, information security and protection of evidence
 Make difficult decisions in a timely manner
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
UNR Technical and Nontechnical Staff
UNR Faculty and Staff
Reason for Contact
To resolve network issues, security issues, and the evaluation and
installation of new services
To keep informed about on-going and future projects that may
require communications
External
Outside Vendors
Reason for Contact
To aid in the installation of communication cabling, equipment and
services and to work with others outside the university for price
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quotes, equipment exchange, product updates and information
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years of experience in a large network operations
environment, including TCP/IP, equipment configuration and Unix administration.
Experience working with network cabling including fiber optics
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None