Position Type:
Technology/Network Specialist

Date Posted:
5/28/2021

Location:
Zuni Public School District

Job Description

Position: Network Support Specialist I, II, or III
Reports to: Technology Supervisor
Site: District-wide
FLSA Exempt: Non-Exempt
Contract Length: 12 month/261 days
Salary Range: $35,233 to $57,983 depending upon experience and education

Purpose:
Under the general supervision, design, install, and support local area and wide area networks including the installation of both networked and stand-alone computers.

Minimum Qualifications:

LEVEL I
• Must have two years' experience in a network environment; with at least one year specifically related to one of the district's network systems.

LEVEL II

• Associate's Degree in computer related field (preferred) with one-year experience in working in a network environment comprised of multiple users and equipment.
• Education may be substituted on a year-to-year basis with at least three years' direct experience in two of the district's network systems. Any valid job-related certification or training will be considered for substitution for years of experience or education requirement.

LEVEL III

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or Associate's Degree in Information Systems is acceptable with at least two (2) years of experience working in a network environment.

• Three (3) years of experience working in a network environment comprised of multiple users and equipment. Education may be with at least (5) years' direct experience in all of the district's network systems.

AND

• Valid NM Driver License with a clean driving record; Knowledge of computer systems, including data bases, networking and systems and educational programs; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of school system staff;
• Must have organization and time management skills;
• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks;
• Perform work while under pressure;
• Maintain accurate and detailed records when needed and/or required;
• Work independently with very little supervision;
• Must be willing to keep up on latest technology by attending training.

Essential Duties:

• Install and maintain network hardware, setup, test and maintain applications on file servers and stand-alone PCs
• Assist in the design and maintenance of district database.
• Monitor disk space and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure that latest network patches are installed and operational; create and assign passwords;
• Monitor files servers, workstations, and printers for software and hardware problems;
• Install and evaluate new software and the district's student information system;
• Oversee, install, setup and maintain the district-wide area network and wireless networks including but not limited to protocol configurations, installation, and configuration of routers, switches and troubleshooting connections;
• Setup, schedule and monitor system backup and restoration;
• Provide technical support and problem solving for schools: answer questions, act as a liaison with software manufacturers;
• Provide technical support and maintenance for the district-wide Network, Teradon system, security cameras and phone system.
• Assist with configuration of PCs for district wide use.
• Assist with questions and necessary training and support for all technology needs;
• May be required to perform other related functions as assigned by the Technology Supervisor;
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Functions:

• Stand, sit, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis, may lift up to 150 pounds with the help of another employee; load and unload trucks;
• Must have foot, hand and eye coordination for operating computer equipment, sound/recording equipment, security cameras, and driving;
• Walk on even and uneven surfaces both indoors and outdoors;
• Exposed to various degrees of noise, temperatures and weather,
• Exposed to electrical cords and equipment;

Mental Functions:

• Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines, interruptions and troubleshooting problems;
• Must be able to make sound decisions and demonstrate knowledge of computer issues;
• Must be able to deal with employees, students, and the community in such a way
• to maintain their goodwill;
• Must be able to respond appropriately to supervision and accept recommendations;
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.

Essential Equipment:

• Office equipment to include: phone, fax, computer, servers, laptops, tables and other devices, calculator, printer, scanner; digital and or security cameras;
• Operate various vehicles; hold a valid driver's license