| MicroComputer Specialist | | Number of Positions :1 Salary: $41,716-$62,219, commensurate with experience Location: Hadley Luzerne and itinerant districts. Some travel required. Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00-4:00 This is a technical position focused on adapting microcomputers to department and user needs. Working with various departments as needed, the incumbent works from problem definition to implementation and support for the system designed. The work includes the application of both hardware and software to meet the specific needs of the department. Work is performed under general supervision with wide leeway allowed for planning and carrying out the details of the work. Supervision over the work of others is not a function of this position. Does related work as required. - Collects information from the department requesting computer support to determine current operation and identifying the basic requirements;
- Defines and researches the problem in terms of conditions, logical relationships, system constraints, compatibility requirements, basic objectives, related manual processes, space, impact on resources, etc.;
- Designs the system for department use by specifying hardware, software, files, screens, interactive programs, batch programs, macros, etc.;
- Demonstrates and trains users in the operation and maintenance of computer hardware and software and computer networks, including Internet access;
- Researches, tests, evaluates and recommends data communication hardware and software;
- Consults with vendors, distributors, and users regarding the purchase of computer hardware, software and networks;
- Integrates new system into the current hardware/software systems and manual/paper systems in use;
- Develops appropriate tests to assure the system’s reliability;
- Assembles and installs microcomputer systems including connection of central processing unit with all peripheral equipment such as printers, displays, and external disk drives;
- Installs hardware and peripheral components, loads software packages, such as operating systems, word processing, or spreadsheet program into computer;
- Provides support and assistance to individuals and groups using the network;
- Installs and upgrades software packages to workstations;
- Loads operating system software and batch programs;
- Tests and adjusts software during parallel operation with the current system;
- Develops and documents operational procedures;
- Trains staff in use of word processing, database, spread sheet, utility and other software;
- Maintains a library of manuals, documentation, publication, etc., maintains inventory data;
- Prepares operation manuals for users, and other written materials such as memoranda, progress reports and proposals;
- Assigns computer passwords to school district staff;
- Creates user accounts;
- Maintains the web filter;
- Network share access to support microcomputers;
- Plans, coordinates and implements security measures, resolves computer problems;
- Responds to user problems and questions on system and software operational problems.
| $41,716-$62,219 |
| Coordinator of Network and Technology Services | | Number of Positions : 1 Salary:$68,000-$72,000, Commensurate with experience Location: Itinerant Districts(Johnsburg, Minerva, Glens Falls) Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00A-4:00P This is a technical position responsible for overseeing local +area network systems and equipment. The incumbent coordinates Local Area Network (LAN) and/or Wide Area Network (WAN) installations and the subsequent on-going maintenance and support of such networks for school district facilities. The incumbent also provides on-site support services to school district personnel on a wide range of technology services. The work is performed under the general supervision of school district administrative personnel. The incumbent may exercise supervision. Does related work as required. - Monitors and maintains local area network performance, resources, security and data integrity to include the upgrade and installation of software as required;
- Ensures the integrity of daily local area network backups;
- Manages the file systems and shared local area network storage areas; i.e., routine e-mail database maintenance;
- Documents/monitors licensing information and application information;
- Plans, implements and supports network solutions between multiple platforms;
- Performs routine maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment, upgrades computer hardware and/or software as needed and coordinates off-site repairs;
- Tests LAN software, hardware and connectivity options, researches LAN industry trends, and recommends appropriate changes in hardware and software standards;
- Diagnoses and resolves Local Area Network and Wide Area Network, operating system and hardware and software problems;
- Provides technical support to users of a district;
- Mounts disks and tapes, backs up programs and data according to established schedules, prints reports, assigns passwords, and manages security;
- Attends and participates in professional conferences and meetings and serves as a technology liaison with parents, teacher groups, school district officials, BOCES and other program-related personnel;
- Serves on the school district wide technology committee providing technical advice and facilitating long-range technology planning;
- Direct supervision, including assigning work activities and conducting performance evaluations, of subordinate staff;
- Trains and instructs school district personnel regarding the proper use of all computer software, such as that used for e-mail, internet browsing, word processing and basic file management;
- Provides on-site training to instructional staff and other users in the operation of distance learning classroom equipment and other computer peripherals and audio-visual equipment;
- Sets up user local area network accounts and access rights; sets up user workstations for local area network, e-mail, internet and word-processing access;
- May design, create, implement and maintain website pages and graphics for the school district that are visually compelling and technically efficient;
- May recommend appropriate changes in hardware and software standards;
- May serve as the district’s coordinator of data and assist with various NYS reporting requirements;
- May assist with the preparation of the annual technology budget;
- Prepares an annual budget for the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment to maintain a Local Area Network and/or Wide Area Network and other district technology needs.
| $68,000-$72,000,annually |