Job Description

Job Opening Information Communications Specialist

Position Title

Communications Specialist

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$60,000-$65,000

Job Description

ONC BOCES is seeking a full-time and a part-time Communications Specialist to provide technology services to select ONC BOCES component school districts.

Salary: $60,000—$65,000

Paid holidays, generous sick and vacation time, NYS retirement, EAP, continuing education assistance, and exceptional insurance, including retiree health insurance, are available.

Typical Work Activities:

Acts as liaison between the Management Information Systems (MIS) Department and all County departments and other users regarding data communications and networking technical issues;

Is responsible for the configuration, installation and maintenance of end user data communications hardware/software;

Coordinates the design, installation and operation of countywide computer communications, especially networks;

Makes modifications to networks, problem determinations and resolutions;

Works with end users and departments to configure, monitor and modify user accounts, directories, and file access rights as well as server directory and file organization using the network operating system;

Coordinates migration of file and applications from other system to the network;

Trains end user work groups in the appropriate use of microcomputers, printers, and various software applications and micro-mainframe;

Performs capacity planning, develops procedures and makes use of tools to maintain and improve computer network performance;

Assists end user in the evaluation, selection and installation and training for microcomputers and data communications equipment;

May supervise the work of subordinate personnel.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills and Personal Characteristics:

Working knowledge of various operating systems (i.e. Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Desk top); working knowledge of various software applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Access, Power Point, Visio, Excel, Crystal Reports, Corel Draw); working knowledge of various disk utilities, diagnostic, anti-viral and file recovery software products; working knowledge of client/server network operating system software and network application software; good knowledge of the principles, techniques and concepts utilized in microcomputer and networking systems; good knowledge of microcomputer capacities, programming principles, techniques and concepts; good knowledge of the operation and utilization of word processing equipment; good knowledge of office terminology and procedures; good knowledge of principles and practices of office automation; ability to perform close detail work; ability to train others in the operation of microcomputer and word processing equipment; ability to prepare written material such as documentation for programs and system configuration, installation, maintenance, memoranda and progress reports; tact; courtesy; analytical ability; ability to follow complex written or oral instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: This position is technical in nature involving the coordination of the design, installation and operation of a countywide computer communication network. The work includes the configuration and installation of end user hardware/software, both independently and in relation to the countywide communication network. The incumbent works under general supervision with wide leeway for independent decision-making. The incumbent is also responsible for the supervision of subordinate personnel; does related work as required.

Civil Service Title

Communications Specialist

Job Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have the below minimum Civil Service requirements:

(a) Graduation from a NY State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and two (2) years of full time experience in the design, installation, repair and maintenance of computer network components and microcomputer components; or

(b) Graduation from a NY State registered two-year college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and four years of experience as outlined above; or

(c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six years of full time experience as outlined in (a) above;

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c).

Possession of an appropriate, valid license by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment and must maintain throughout the appointment.

Application Procedure

For additional information, please contact: humanresources@oncboces.org

Civil Service position candidates must be reachable on the existing eligibility list. If there is no mandated eligibility list, candidates will be considered for provisional appointment. Continued employment will be contingent on successfully passing the required examination and being reached on the eligibility list.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint support criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of the Sole Supervisory District of Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie and Greene Counties does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, pregnancy, family status, age, marital status, genetic predisposition, military status, domestic violence victim status, disability and any other class protected by state or federal law in the educational programs or activities which it operates, including, but not limited to, access to facilities in accordance with the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. 7905, which requires equal access for the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups to meet at public schools.

Job Category

Technology

Job Location

District Wide

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