Network Specialist III

Job Details

Windham School District provides educational programs to meet the needs of the residents within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. We currently operate on 9 campuses within Region 12 ESC and have 97 campuses total throughout Texas. We are recognized as one of the largest correctional education systems in the nation offering a variety of life skills, literacy, vocational, and post‑secondary classes, including CTE.

Network Specialist III

Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt
Pay Group: S70
Primary

Purpose:

Perform complex computer system support work which involves installing, configuring and supporting an organization’s local area network (LAN) and network computer systems. Maintain network hardware and software.
Position is responsible for the following campuses:
Bell, Gist, Leb Lanc, Plane, Henley, Hightower, Lychner, Stiles.
Office location is contingent upon further discussion.

Education/Certification/

Experience:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems or related field.
• Two years full‑time wage‑earning network support experience.
• Each year of experience in excess of the required two years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Technical or trade school courses in computer science or management information systems may be substituted for semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year‑for‑year basis.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work with computers, operating systems, networks and install application software.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux/Unix, and operating systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of network communication and protocols.
• Skilled in the installation of network and computer (desktop/server) hardware.
• Ability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in computer and network systems.
• Skill in effective communication and the ability to assist employees in the use of computer equipment and software.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

None

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

• Mental Demands:
  Ability to communicate (verbal and written), instruct, speak, reason, compile data, interpret policy and procedures, analyze, maintain confidentiality, maintain emotional control, handle frequent interruptions.
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry less than 31 pounds, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and ramps, kneel, stoop, reach, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.
• Environmental Demands:
  Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone or with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Windham School District