District Network Specialist Supervisor

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Closing Date: 10/16/2024

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title District Network Specialist Supervisor

Working Title District Network Specialist Supervisor

Recruitment Limits

Location District

Pay Information

Range 3 ($6,604.10-$10,757.39) per month based on the 2024 Supervisory and Professional Employees’ Association

New employees will begin on Step A ($6,604.10). Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA and is non-negotiable.The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the SPAA – Supervisory & Professional Administrators Association Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 months

Position Number: 00120578

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Position Type Classified

Bargaining Unit Supervisory & Professional

Range 3

Department Information Technology

The Position

Under the direction of the Manager for Campus PC Services or assigned supervisor, provide complex technical support functions related to the installation, customization, testing, and debugging of the District’s local and wide area enterprise networks; assists in monitoring network performance and responding to service requests to resolve platform and service performance disruptions.

Performs a wide variety of highly specialized technical and supervisory tasks to support the design, development, analysis, testing, modification, installation, and maintenance of computer systems and programs related to wide area network and local area network hardware and software. Positions in this classification support core network infrastructure subsystems to ensure all networks and Internet related services are available for a major campus or site.

Classification Description

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Desired Qualifications

Recent, broad experience in the following areas:

Knowledge of:

Principles of local and wide area network development, implementation, and administration.

Network systems, protocols, and standards such as TCP /IP, HTTP , HTTPS , DHCP , NAT , 802.1x, MPLS , OSPF , and BGP .

Network security and access control such as Intrusion Protection Systems ( IPS ), Virtual Private Network ( VPN ) appliances.

Fault isolation, testing procedures, and network mapping and diagramming tools.

Operation and application of a wide variety of network software.

Network management, network availability, and capacity planning tools.

Remote imaging and end-point management tools.

Communications network architectures, programmable protocol analyzers, and communications hardware.

Methods and techniques of technical documentation and record keeping.

New trends and developments in computer and network technology.

Principles of training.

Sensitivity and understanding of persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds.

Ability to:

Install, customize, test, and debug a variety of network systems.

Monitor network performance and security and devise solutions when problems occur.

Modify and implement network software configurations.

Analyze network systems problems and devise solutions.

Utilize diagnostic test procedures and tools.

Installing Cat6 UTP copper network patch cables between network switches and desktop computers. Be able to troubleshoot network connectivity issues using diagnostic test equipment.

Write technical specifications and network diagrams, and other technical reports in understandable terms.

Meet established priorities and schedules.

Work effectively and independently on assigned projects.

Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with professional standards.

Actively contribute to a culture of constructive collaboration and innovation with colleagues.

Maintain high levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with District staff, technology staff, network users, and vendors.

Keep current on emerging/new technologies and industry standards through educational opportunities, research, professional affiliations, and personal networking.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in computer science, computer information systems, computer engineering, or a related field.

AND

Two years of recent, full-time, paid, professional-level experience in installing and maintaining computer networks in large enterprise environments supporting LAN / WAN , web, mobile, and cloud platforms. Qualifying experience must have included the management of routers, firewalls, and switches. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Vendor training courses in router and firewall management are highly desirable. Experience in multi-vendor and higher education environments is desirable.

Certification:

The following certification or an equivalent must be obtained within six months of employment and remain current thereafter:

Certified Cisco Network Associate ( CCNA )

CompTIA Network

Extreme Networks Certified Specialist ( ECS ) Certification

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an “incomplete” application; please enter “N/A” if any section does not apply.

Complete online application;

Cover Letter;

Resume; AND ,

Three (3) professional references listed within the online application.

Unofficial Transcripts (Optional).

Foreign Degree Evaluation (if applicable).

Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you’ve written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted.

Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND ,

Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

Posting Number CL01716

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