St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:Manager, Telecommunications

DEPARTMENT:Information Systems                                      SITE:DO

SALARY SCHEDULE:Technical                                             GRADE: 3

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manages and coordinates the operations and employees of the college-wide telecommunications system. Also is responsible for the integrated ATM network system, the related network electronics and other network devices for District Office and ICOT Center. Cooperates with other technical staff in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting instructional labs, office computers, printers, and other network devices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Supervises and participates in the work of telephone, telecommunications and computer technicians in the installation and maintenance of the college-wide telecommunications system.

v      Plans daily work schedules and assigns technicians to projects.

v      Supervises the installation of the telephone and networking systems and performs tasks of a technician.

v      Assists in the planning of college-wide telecommunications projects, including those directly related to construction and renovation projects.

v      Assists in writing specifications and guidelines for the telecommunications area of construction projects, as well as equipment specifications. 

v      Recommends the maintenance and upgrading for the telecommunications system.

v      Maintains the records for the telecommunications network.

v      Provides the first line of on-site network technical support to resolve network-layer issues related to passive and active network hardware servers, IP address problems, network connection problems, and network-centered system configuration issues.

v      Works as the direct information conduit and liaison between the end-users and the Administrative Information Systems managers responsible for centrally managed network-centric services like e-mail, student registration and course management systems (REGIS), the finance system, web-based systems, the college-wide area network and other information management systems.

v      Works in cooperation with the site computer support specialist to install, maintain, and troubleshoot end-user computers, printers, scanners, and other network devices.

v      Assists in the design of network systems

v      Performs preventative maintenance on network systems.

v      Researches network related solutions to technical and business process problems.

v      Performs related duties as required. 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of formal network training and work experience in Data Communications, Data Processing or related field. Preferred is successful completion of substantial course(s) of Microsoft Certified Windows NT training and/or Novell Certified network training.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Five (5) years experience in telecommunications, PABX Voice Systems and networking. Experience in the installation of data systems, networking, installation repair and programming of telecommunications systems. One (1) year NT or years of dedicated network technical support experience preferred. Experience working in a mixed UNIX/Windows 95/Windows NT/Apple environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of computer and telephone networking and telecommunications systems. Knowledge of multiple data communications. Knowledge of network equipment and systems. Knowledge of network maintenance procedure. Knowledge of the sources of network components and equipment. Knowledge of telecommunication concepts. Knowledge of telecommunications facilities and trouble shooting techniques. Ability to install and maintain complex networks. Supervisory skills and leadership ability, including commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, customer focus, and integrity. Ability to communicate both written and orally. Ability to pass a post qualification physical examination. 

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