Microcomputer/Network Support Specialist

Arlington Central School District is currently recruiting for a full-time 12-Month Microcomputer/Network Support Specialist. This is a highly technical position responsible for the planning, development, installation and full support of microcomputer systems. The interested applicants will need to work with user departments to assess needs, then develop a system to best meet those needs. Depending on the user, the incumbent may be required to work on a wide variety of systems, interface with mainframe systems, perform programming tasks, and install and maintain network systems. Typical work may include, but not be limited to:

• Working with user agencies to ascertain needs and develop standalone and networked systems to best address their needs;
• Orders, receives, inventories and performs initial configuration and installation of hardware and operating software, contacting vendors as necessary to solve any problems;
• Provides telephone and field support to users on hardware and peripheral equipment, software and network system problems, contacting vendors as necessary;
• Works with user departments to develop software applications to meet their needs, including programming, macros, interfaces and scripts. For additional information click: Microcomputer/Network Support Specialist Civil Service Title Microcomputer/Network Support Specialist

• Currently working in, or previously held a Microcomputer/Network Support Specialist civil service title; or,
• Other candidates who have equivalent education and licensing are encouraged to apply and will be considered as allowed per Civil Service Regulations., Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and; EITHER:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in data processing or a closely related field AND three (3) years of work experience which primarily involved the installation and full support of microcomputer and LAN systems; OR:
• Five (5) years of full-time work experience as described in (A); OR:

• An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above. Special Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to transport and install equipment weighing approximately 45 pounds at a variety of locations.
• An appointing authority may require eligibility for a New York State Driver License at time of application, and possession of said license at time of appointment.