NETWORK AND SYSTEMS COORDINATOR                                                            0762

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and administration of various information management systems and networks in a Non-County jurisdiction.  The incumbent develops policies and procedures for determining the need for these systems, and supervises personnel who are responsible for the evaluation, selection and operation of information technology equipment and systems.  The work is performed under general supervision, and is reviewed through conferences and consultation for the achievement of desired results.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

                Coordinates and supervises the collection of data, evaluates the efficiency of productivity in the office environment, and determines the justification for automation of manual procedures and upgrading of existing information technology;

                Determines the system design that will best improve the input-output ratio of office productivity, and recommends the appropriate system configuration;

                Acts as a liaison with outside information technology staff to develop new and/or modified information technology procedures;

                Supervises personnel engaged in the design and implementation of departmental networks and systems;

                Develops specifications for the procurement of goods and services from outside contractors, evaluates and recommends those contracts providing the most effective and cost effective  product or service;

                Maintains responsibility for the design and management of performance reporting, and the annual review and modification of budgets relative to installation of departmental systems;

                Reviews and modifies budgets relative to system installation;

                May develop new and/or revised information technology procedures;

                May develop implementation schedules including the coordination of hardware procurement, installation, user training and data conversion.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of information technology including systems and networks; thorough knowledge of systems analysis as it applies to the scientific methods of modern organizations, management and planning techniques and practices; good knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and budgeting; good knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of information technology; good knowledge of current literature, sources of information, and recent developments in the field of information technology; ability to supervise a staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

                OPEN COMPETITIVE

                Either:

                A) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree

which includes, or is supplemented by, twelve (12) credits in Information Technology or a computer related field, and six (6) years of experience in the analysis, design and/or selection of information technology networks and systems; or,

                B) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and ten (10) years of experience in the analysis, design and/or selection information technology networks and systems; or

                C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of A) and B).

 

NOTE: Coursework in information technology from a non-degree-granting computer training institution may be accepted based upon credit hour equivalence.

SPECIAL NOTE: Because of the rapid evolution of technology in this field, five (5) years of the qualifying experience must have been gained within the last six (6) years.                                                                                                                 

               

                PROMOTIONAL

                Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Network and Systems Administrator.

 

R 11/21/2014

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive