What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications/Network Technician II-IV - Limited Term position at State of Delaware?

Summary Statement

This is a LIMITED TERM Service Desk / Desktop Support role that will provide hands-on technical expertise and a strong focus on providing exceptional customer service / tech support, both remotely and onsite in offices and secure detention center facilities. This involves managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, troubleshooting IT systems, and ensuring IT service delivery. This position will participate in an after-hours on-call rotation. Lead / Tech IVs may temporarily step in for the team manager. Employee’s home base facility will be based on operational need.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS / NETWORK TECHNICIAN :

Configures, installs, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and monitors operation of LAN hardware / software including desktop computers, data / voice / video communication systems, including peripheral devices, wiring and cabling to ensure connectivity and functionality.
Identifies and resolves network and telecommunication system malfunctions including connectivity and functionality for mainframe and remote access and other connections / interfaces; start / restart network after disruptions or failures using computer diagnostic tools and software; run system backups; resolves desktop computer problems.
Provides customer service through central service desk / help desk function to resolve or ensure resolution of problem diagnosis / assessment and repairs. Maintains database of user problems and resolution.
Performs routine network systems administration to include, but not limited to : addition / deletion of users and hardware / software, defining access rights, implementing and ensuring compliance with security procedures and policies, purchasing hardware / software through state contracts, planning and implementing desktop computer migration and maintaining inventory control systems. Advises and trains users on the operation and capabilities of hardware and application software.
Plans, schedules, installs and tests software updates and hardware upgrades; conducts needs analysis of equipment, software, network security, budget, disaster recovery concerns, training and equipment resources to plan and recommend network changes in ways that meet program goals. Coordinates network expansion with agency technical staff, consultants, contractual vendors or Department of Technology and Information (DTI).

TELECOMMUNICATIONS / NETWORK TECHNOLOGIST

Plans, designs and implements new / upgraded data networks to include determination of telecommunications needed such as : types of transmission lines, required speed of lines. Performs or reviews measurements to determine needed bandwidth, location and number of circuits (SMDS) and hardware capacity. Forecast business application needs. Determines and plans : route of multiple protocols, traffic schedules, deployment of upgrades and new installations, etc. Supervises the installation / maintenance of switch rooms, networks, interface and multiplexing equipment, port connections, transmission lines and other telecommunications equipment.

Projects future business needs and develops strategic business plan for expansion and installation of data network and telecommunications infrastructure using state of the art, leading edge multi-technology disciplines. Make recommendations for short and long term telecommunications capacity, configuration and other planning to meet agency business needs.

Researches and investigates emerging and leading edge technologies; assesses applicability to business demands and problems and works with the State Office of Telecommunications Management for major network redesigns. Researches and defines agency network design requirements including security, cost / benefit, operational parameters, integration with existing systems and resource utilization. Assesses network impact, load balances and performs other tuning work to ensure efficient and effective utilization of network resources.

Plans and implements redundancy. Plans and provides migration methodology to future or next generation network technologies in ways that meet business needs.

Develop tactical and strategic planning strategies for data networks to ensure network capacity meets current and future requirements. Uses appropriate tools such as network application programs that produce traffic utilization reports, etc.

Investigates, analyzes, designs, recommends and implements upgrades using an evaluation of the feasibility, compatibility, performance, and cost effectiveness of potential system configurations and vendors.

Develops the network infrastructure plan. Assesses current network to determine hardware and software requirements, designs routine technical specifications for procurement of new equipment, develops cost estimates for construction and renovation projects. Evaluates potential designs for feasibility and cost effectiveness; presents project plans and recommendations to management as required to ensure business needs are met.

Oversees and coordinates the work of technical staff in the absence of technical supervision or on a project basis or as assigned by management.

Note : This classification can support only the large scale, most complex data networks and some of the agencies employing mid-range data networks.

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Telecommunications / Network Technician II Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

At least one year experience administering computer data networks including troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving computer data networks problems.

At least one year experience installing, testing, and configuring computer data networks including the associated wiring, and network dependent devices and infrastructure components.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Telecommunications / Network Technician III Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

At least two years experience administering computer data networks including troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving computer data networks problems.

At least two years experience installing, testing, and configuring computer data networks including the associated wiring, and network dependent devices and infrastructure components.

Knowledge of computer data network design or redesign.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Telecommunications / Network Technician IV

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

At least three years experience administering computer data networks including troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving computer data networks problems.

At least three years experience installing, testing, and configuring computer data networks including the associated wiring, and network dependent devices and infrastructure components.

Six months experience in computer data network design or redesign

Knowledge of information technology project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.

Additional Posting Information

This is a series posting. Applicants must check the box for each level they wish to be considered for. If you do not check each box, you will not be considered for the unchecked levels, even if you meet the requirements of that level.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Pre-employment Drug Testing : Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check : A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Benefits

Salary : $58,631

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