MicroComputer Specialist

Location: Gansevoort

Number of Positions :1

Salary: $41,716-$62,219, commensurate with experience

Location:

Itinerant districts. Some travel required.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday; 8:00-4:00

This is a technical position focused on adapting microcomputers to department and user needs. Working with various departments as needed, the incumbent works from problem definition to implementation and support for the system designed. The work includes the application of both hardware and software to meet the specific needs of the department. Work is performed under general supervision with wide leeway allowed for planning and carrying out the details of the work.

Supervision over the work of others is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

• Collects information from the department requesting computer support to determine current operation and identifying the basic requirements;
• Defines and researches the problem in terms of conditions, logical relationships, system constraints, compatibility requirements, basic objectives, related manual processes, space, impact on resources, etc.;
• Designs the system for department use by specifying hardware, software, files, screens, interactive programs, batch programs, macros, etc.;
• Demonstrates and trains users in the operation and maintenance of computer hardware and software and computer networks, including Internet access;
• Researches, tests, evaluates and recommends data communication hardware and software;
• Consults with vendors, distributors, and users regarding the purchase of computer hardware, software and networks;
• Integrates new system into the current hardware/software systems and manual/paper systems in use;
• Develops appropriate tests to assure the system's reliability;
• Assembles and installs microcomputer systems including connection of central processing unit with all peripheral equipment such as printers, displays, and external disk drives;
• Installs hardware and peripheral components, loads software packages, such as operating systems, word processing, or spreadsheet program into computer;
• Provides support and assistance to individuals and groups using the network;
• Installs and upgrades software packages to workstations;
• Loads operating system software and batch programs;
• Tests and adjusts software during parallel operation with the current system;
• Develops and documents operational procedures;
• Trains staff in use of word processing, database, spread sheet, utility and other software;
• Maintains a library of manuals, documentation, publication, etc., maintains inventory data;
• Prepares operation manuals for users, and other written materials such as memoranda, progress reports and proposals;
• Assigns computer passwords to school district staff;
• Creates user accounts;
• Maintains the web filter;
• Network share access to support microcomputers;
• Plans, coordinates and implements security measures, resolves computer problems;
• Responds to user problems and questions on system and software operational problems.

In addition to the application on Recruit Front, please attach the following in Recruit Front:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Copy of certification (if applicable)
• Transcripts (if applicable)
• Two (2) written letters of reference (References MUST be signed; at least one (1) of the two (2) references must be from outside the WSWHE BOCES organization.) Not required for teacher aides.
• Two (2) telephone professional references that are different than the written references (One (1) must be from a supervisor.)