Information Systems Specialist (Part Time)

DEFINITION: Under direct supervision, performs varied tasks including installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing Sheriff's Office personal computers (PC), other hardware and software, in a network environment including knowledge of the operation of Snap Servers; Windows, UNIX and Mac servers; firewalls; e-mail; and related software. A thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Tasks

TASKS: Troubleshoots PC computer hardware and software problems; installs and/or upgrades software/hardware; installs peripherals; sets up and configures new/replacement PCs, printers, scanners, and other related hardware; researches solutions to PC related issues; maintains current information; communicates with vendors and contractors concerning micro computing; maintains a task list; inventories equipment and supplies; travels to all HCSO sites to troubleshoot, install and/or repair problems; sets up new user accounts.

Sets up and determines firewall settings, network folders, IP addresses, and passwords; oversees the transfer and installation of data lines; connects new PCs to the county network; sets up networks to the County; connects and sets up hubs, modems, routers; trains users on the use of PC's and software; performs other related duties as assigned.

If necessary to assist Criminal Investigations Division with seized computers for investigative purposes., This position is on a part-time basis and has no benefits. Would you be interested in this position within these guidelines?

The equivalent of an Associate's Degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science from an accredited college or university or three (3) years of related work experience. Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication abilities., Work sometimes requires long periods of attention to detail, keyboard work, and occasional lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping or crawling to maintain, repair, install, or connect personal computers, terminals and peripherals weighing up to 50-plus pounds. The HCSO promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing., Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, practices and procedures related to telecommunications, personal computers and peripherals. Knowledge of hardware and software network and microcomputer methods and practices. Knowledge of security methods and practices related to government database use. Knowledge of technical microcomputer installation, maintenance and repair. Knowledge of network systems, installation, maintenance and repair. Skill evaluating, analyzing, planning and implementing new and/or enhanced software. Skill analyzing customer/client needs. Skill monitoring and troubleshooting microcomputer systems and related peripherals. Skill providing technical support and training to ends users. Skill utilizing verbal and written communication to train and support end users in problem resolution. Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships., To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a recognized high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Do you possess a recognized high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?, This position requires that all applicants have a current drivers license which means active and not currently in a suspended status. Do you have a current drivers license?, An applicant to be considered must meet at least one of two minimum qualifications to be considered. First one is the applicant must have the equivalent of an Associate's Degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science from an accredited college or university. Do you meet this qualification?, An applicant to be considered must meet at least one of two minimum qualifications to be considered. The other qualification would be the applicant must have three years of full time experience with computer information systems or computer science. Do you meet this qualification?