Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Network Administrator

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Director of Computing Services

Prepared by: GWW Date: 10/18/05

Approved by: ARV Date: 10/18/05

SUMMARY: Manages and maintains the network used by the district’s data, instructional, video, telephone, communications, and security applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

· Maintains all the district’s server operating systems.

· Plans and manages all server upgrades and patches for the operating systems.

· Manages all network client installations, upgrades, and patches.

· Manages the district email system (Groupwise®).

· Manages the installation of all server-based software and the workstation clients required to run that software.

· Manages all network security, including user access and firewall access.

· Manages all BorderManager® functionality on the network.

· Manages all ZENworks® functionality on the network.

· Manages all PacketShaper® functionality on the network.

· Manages the integration of network components at all sites and on the district’s backbone.

· Maintains all certifications required for the successful implementation of this job.

· Manages all switches and routers on the network.

· Manages all remote access to district and school networks.

· Trains technicians in all areas of network management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree or equivalent required. Novell NetWare certifications required (CNE or CNA). Related work experience preferred. Computer skills are necessary. Candidate must be able to effectively deal with the public both in person and on the phone. Cisco® and/or Microsoft® certifications preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The successful candidate must possess the ability to read, interpret, and understand general technology periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. The candidate must possess the ability to write accurate and detailed instructions for end users. The candidate should have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or others who use the network and networked resources.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. Employee must be able to distinguish the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but some equipment may have moderately loud fans. The employee is continuously interacting with staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.