Microcomputer/Network Specialist 1 (PCN 05-8538)

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for aMicrocomputer/Network Specialist 1 located in Seward! No Cover Letter Required!This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 18.What You Will Be Doing: Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), a Division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is recruiting for an innovative, motivated, and proactive Microcomputer/Network Specialist who will be responsible for providing hands-on system administration support, system maintenance, and operations support of AVTEC's Windows and Linux servers and related infrastructure. The incumbent will build, configure, and troubleshoot software and hardware enhancements, application deployments, and infrastructure upgrades, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes. Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure to keep up with the IT business needs of AVTEC. Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures over multiple operating systems. Assists with desktop and help desk support efforts as needed.Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades. Our motto is "start a career in less than a year" and the mission is to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and serve Alaska's diverse communities. The mission is realized through our day-to-day operations, where staff and instructors collaborate to ensure the success of AVTEC students in completing training and securing employment post-training.Benefits of Joining Our Team: The most significant benefit of being an employee at AVTEC is that you will work within an organization that provides better opportunities for Alaskans. As a member of the staff within a Division of the State of Alaska, you are employed by the State of Alaska and, as such, are offered paid leave accrual, retirement, and health benefits.The Working Environment You Can Expect: AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay; amenities such as coffee shops, retail stores, and restaurants are all within walking distance of any AVTEC campus, and beautiful nature trails and a great walking and biking path are just steps away from the office door. The working environment and culture are friendly, flexible, and supportive.Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Infrastructure Design: Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.Technical Documentation: Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation.Database Management Systems: Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data.To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Do you have experience in Information security?, rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside State government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.Information Assurance: Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.Systems Integration: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for installing, integrating, and optimizing information systems components.Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training and experience in installing new computers, printers, and other peripheral devices; loading and troubleshooting software and hardware systems, maintaining security software, and configuring network settings for workstations.Special Note: "Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation."Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job."Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.