Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Network Systems Specialist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Computing Services
Revised: 2/12/08
SUMMARY: Assists the Director of Computing Services and
the Data Systems Specialist with tasks that increase effectiveness, reduce
costs, improve instruction and learning and improve use of professional and
clerical time to the ultimate benefit of all educational programs.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other
duties may be assigned.
· Knowledge of Windows 2000/2003/etc.
servers;
· Knowledge of SQL databases;
· Knowledge of PHP, ASP, Cold Fusion, and
other web-based applications related to online database access;
· Knowledge of and skills in SIF-compliant
applications (horizontal and vertical);
· Ability to work with or learn to work
with existing applications (such as TestView, HealthOffice, MealsPlus, SASI,
and other databases);
· Ability to build interactive web interfaces
to online databases;
· Ability to create secure access to online
databases;
· Ability to create and maintain websites
and web pages, including the district’s website and interface individual school
websites with the district website;
· Ability to create and manage web-based
surveys (interface, database, reports).
· Collaborates with the Data Systems
Specialist on SIF compliance.
· Recommends server hardware.
· Collaborates on construction projects
within the District.
· Assists with Network monitoring.
· Assists with Instructional System
support.
· Assists with Internet management.
· Assists with Operational Systems support.
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:
Minimum associates degree with extensive
experience in network systems management, Bachelor’s degree preferred with
experience in network systems management.
Knowledge of the application of technology to problem solving and access
to information. Working knowledge of
databases and web-based applications.
Working knowledge of the technical aspects of personal computers,
peripherals, networks, and connectivity devices
LANGUAGE
SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret technical
publications related to technology.
MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical
and statistical concepts.
REASONING
ABILITY:
Ability to interpret a variety of
technical instructions in mathematical or diagram forms and deal with several
abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER
SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to develop effective working
relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to
communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 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 and bend and twist at the neck and trunk more
than the average person. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 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. The employee usually works inside. The employee may have to work irregular or
extended work hours and must meet deadlines with severe time constraints.