Network Administrator

Under general direction, to plan, design, install and maintain County computer networks; to work with outside vendors and consultants in the development of computer networks and resources; to provide training for County staff in the use of computer networks and resources; to assist the Director of Information Services with the administration of the unit; and to do related work as required.

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Plans, designs, installs, and maintains County computer networks; develops project timetables and coordinates project completion; serves as System Administrator for assigned networks and systems; ensures proper development and maintenance of system records; works with outside vendors and consultants in systems design, installation, and troubleshooting; provides lead direction and coordination for other technical staff in the installation and maintenance of equipment and software;

provides training for other County staff in system capabilities and use; performs special studies, research, and analysis regarding system procurement and modification; performs a variety of troubleshooting and diagnosis during system malfunctions and breakdowns; develops recommendations for the procurement of equipment and selection of vendors; configures and installs equipment including routers, hubs, and other system components; may set-up and configure users’ personal computers;

performs a variety of hardware and software testing; maintains logs and records of network operations and problems; makes regular follow-ups from logs to ensure that problems have been resolved; assists with preparation of system documentation, as necessary; assists the Director of Information Services with the administration of the unit; represents County Information Services in contacts with a variety of users, other agencies, consultants, and vendors.

• Computer hardware, software, and utilization in the services and functions of a local government agency.
• Practices, procedures, and techniques of research, information analysis, and report development.
• Principles and practices of data processing systems and network development, utilization, and administration.
• Current industry standards and product availability in hardware and software.
• Planning and implementation of computer networks.
• Development and implementation of computer training and user support services.
• Principles of project coordination and lead direction.

• Perform a variety of specialized, complex work in the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of County computer networks.
• Provide project planning, coordination, and lead direction for other staff.
• Work with vendors and consultants in the development and utilization of computer networks.
• Research, gather, develop, analyze, and present a variety of complex information and data.
• Oversee the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software.
• Develop and implement user training and support services in network utilization.
• Evaluate options and develop alternatives, including cost justifications, for the development and application of electronic data processing technology and systems to County operations and functions.
• Serve as consultant on the development and uses of computer networks.
• Effectively represent the County Information Services unit in contacts with other County staff, the public, and other government agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and major course work in a closely related technical field, such as Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or mathematics.
• At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in a network environment, utilizing data processing principles and techniques, including systems analysis and design, information systems support, trouble shooting and resolution of network programs, programming, and managing or coordinating data processing operations. Six (6) months of this work experience must have been at a level equivalent to the Trinity County job classification of Senior Information Systems Specialist.

OR

• Completion of sixty (60) semester units, or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with major course work in a closely related technical field, such as Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or mathematics and at least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible work experience in a network environment, utilizing data processing principles and techniques, including systems analysis and design, information systems support, trouble shooting and resolution of network programs, programming, and managing or…