What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer- Baltimore City Fire & Police Employees' Retirement Systems position at City of Baltimore?
POSTING DATE: 04/24/2025
SALARY RANGE: $74,803.00 - $119,684.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION:
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY:
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION:
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
A Network Engineer designs, installs, troubleshoots and monitors network–based communications systems in a city agency. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervisor from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week and are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work is performed in an office environment where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only classified City employees who indicate the minimum qualifications on their applications and have successfully completed a probationary period on or before the day of filing an application are eligible to compete in this examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Minimum Qualifications
On or before the date of filing the application, classified employees must:
EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in designing, installing, monitoring and troubleshooting large network computer systems.
OR
EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
Certification as a Certified Novell Engineer (CNE), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
BENEFITS:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SALARY RANGE: $74,803.00 - $119,684.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION:
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY:
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION:
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
A Network Engineer designs, installs, troubleshoots and monitors network–based communications systems in a city agency. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervisor from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week and are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work is performed in an office environment where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only classified City employees who indicate the minimum qualifications on their applications and have successfully completed a probationary period on or before the day of filing an application are eligible to compete in this examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Minimum Qualifications
On or before the date of filing the application, classified employees must:
EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in designing, installing, monitoring and troubleshooting large network computer systems.
OR
EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
Certification as a Certified Novell Engineer (CNE), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of current trends and developments in network-based communications systems.
- Knowledge of personal-based computer systems (DOS, Windows-XP, Vista & 7, Novell Operating System-3.X & 5.X and Linux).
- Knowledge of internet/intranet/extranet technologies.
- Knowledge of computer-based communications protocols.
- Knowledge of client/server cabling methods and procedures.
- Skill in installing, repairing and troubleshooting network programs, hardware and systems.
- Ability to schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and repairs on network systems.
- Ability to investigate, diagnose and repair network-based system problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency user personnel, MIS personnel and computer equipment vendors.
- Ability to write detailed technical reports and analyses.
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
BENEFITS:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $74,803 - $119,684
