Technology Specialists Job Dothan area,Alabama USA,IT/Tech

This is a 12-month position. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Please see attached job description for complete details. See full description below:

Technology Specialist Qualifications

High school graduate, or equivalent.

Prefer formal technical training experience.

Experience with diagnosing, repairing and solving computer hardware, printer and software problems.

Experience with the configuration and operation local area networks, servers, network adapters, hubs and switches. Addressing, TSU/DSU devices is desirable.

Extensive knowledge of Internet applications, database applications, HTML and programming is preferred.

Experience with office automation applications, Email, Microsoft Office products or similar software is preferred.

Prefer experience with student management applications and educational software.

Possess a valid Alabama Driver’s License.

Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Salary

Based upon Degree. Post-Secondary degree must be in technology related field. HS – Level 15;
Associates – Level 11; BS – Level 7; MS – Level 6.

FLSA

Dependent on role;

Reports to

Director of Technology

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnose and solve campus network issues, PC computer hardware and software problems.

Assist with the technical and operational issues of the Student Management and Library application software.

Assist with the installation of new computer equipment and software.

Communicate effectively with school faculty and staff to describe maintenance procedures, to provide understandable instructions, and to describe features of the school’s computer systems.

Perform routine maintenance on computer systems (cleaning, testing, alignment, etc.).

Perform repairs and upgrades in accordance to manufacture suggested guidelines (installing software, software upgrades or patches, replacing disk drives, circuit boards/adapters and other peripheral devices).

Install and configure network related equipment, cables and communication devices.

Assist with the collection of data for the district office and state reports.

Follow Director instructions and perform all task assigned.

Process and update technical work orders.

Execute all other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Technology.

Supervise computer technicians and management of work requests for technical assistance or hardware problems.

Supervise and manage the installation and configuration of local area networks and wide-area networks, including file servers, switches, and routers.

Responsible for establishing security features for network environment.

Supervise and manage Internet access for school district including configurations for workstations, file servers, routers, and switches.

Supervise Net Ware Directory Services for school system’s local and wide-area-networks.

Supervise and manage E‑mail access for school district employees.

Troubleshoot equipment and effect repairs for hardware and software problems associated with network.

Provide technical advice and assistance on computer hardware and software needs to all faculty and staff.

Work cooperatively with the Director of Technology in the areas of acquiring and implementing new technologies and the development of training modules for effective use of technologies by faculty, staff, and students.

Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate Director.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Minimum of three (3) year job experience in relation to this position.

Require experience with the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows.

Require experience with the installation and configuration of Windows NT server, Novell Netware, Linux or similar server operating systems.

Experience with the installation and configuration of wide and local area networks or home networks.

Possession of a valid Alabama driver’s license is desirable.

Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, and visual acuity to perform the technical task assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.

Source

Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama

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