Network Administrator II

Network Administrator II

Ventura County Community College District


Salary: $105,516.00 - $145,692.00 Annually

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 2023-03076

Location: District Administrative Center (Camarillo CA), CA

Department: DAC/Information Technology

Closing: 9/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Information Technology, plan, analyze, develop, implement, secure, maintain, and manage cost effective data and voice communications systems that support administrative and instructional needs. A Network Administrator II is also responsible for the strategic implementation of network-based applications, systems, and security of all network resources.

There is currently one Full-Time (40hrs/week, 12 mos/year) vacancy located at the District Administrative Center in Camarillo.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK
The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the three colleges in support of VCCCD's mission.


WHO WE ARE

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

SALARY PLACEMENT
New Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.

New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in Section 290 - SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees. (Download PDF reader)


This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

Representative Duties
Serve as the District's network administrator for various locations; propose policies and procedures relating to network operations, security, and controls such as user access and re-routing, and assist in the implementation of such policies and procedures. E

Plan, organize, and oversee projects related to the design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and implementation of local and wide area networks and related equipment; perform troubleshooting to identify network problems; take corrective actions to restore connectivity and network services to optimal service levels; exercise functional supervision over lower-level staff and contractors as warranted. E

Design and maintain network infrastructure standards, including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and wireless and other network resources; ensure appropriate use of all District WAN facilities/dedicated bandwidth, carrier circuits, and wireless and microwave services. E

Design, implement, and maintain technologies to ensure the security of all network and system resources; create and apply new firewall rules or modify existing rules to accomplish organizational objectives. E

Collaborate with vendors to support and enhance existing network applications and infrastructure, evaluate project offerings, and produce and submit RFP, RFQ, and bid documents; maintain appropriate vendor relationships, and in conjunction with the purchasing department, negotiate purchase agreements and contracts; formulate and recommend future network strategic third-party alliances. E

Install, administer, and troubleshoot telecommunication network equipment and telephones; provide technical assistance related to the maintenance of wireless communication devices, telephones, and voice messaging systems; may install wire and cabling in ceilings and walls. E

Install, repair, and maintain District security equipment including video surveillance cameras, building access control systems, badge readers, alarm codes, mass notification systems, and related software. E

Develop and promote network project proposals to ensure technically and economically feasible network systems are maintained throughout the District. E

Perform other duties as assigned.

E = essential duties

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with coursework in management information systems, computer science, information technology, or a related field AND three years of experience designing, planning, installing, maintaining, and managing local and wide area networks and communications equipment.

OR

An associate degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with coursework in management information systems, computer science, information technology, or a related field AND five years of experience designing, planning, installing, maintaining, and managing local and wide area networks and communications equipment.

OR

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency AND seven years of experience designing, planning, installing, maintaining, and managing local and wide area networks and communications equipment.

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by 9/25/2023.
The examination process may consist of any of the following components: A) Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will have their application materials reviewed through a Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation.


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:

A T&E is an assessment by subject matter experts of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. When completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.

The candidates with the highest passing scores on the Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation will be invited to the technical interview.

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION:
Date Range:10/9/2023 - 10/13/2023
Location: The Technical Interview will be conducted remotely, using Zoom. In order to participate in the interview, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.

The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION:

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.



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