Systems Specialist

Job Overview

North Orange County ROP is seeking a Systems Specialist to perform various complex technical duties in deploying, testing, implementing, and maintaining the North Orange County ROP administrative and instructional support systems. The Systems Specialist may assist in making recommendations to improve systems and procedures to meet future technology requirements; provide procedural solutions to support specific functionality requirements. Additionally, the Systems Specialist assists in implementing, maintaining, and supporting complex network LAN, WAN, and VOIP phone systems, including security systems (video cameras, alarms, and emergency broadcast systems), servers, and applications (hosted and on-premise). The Systems Specials supports other members of the Technology Department as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & TRAINING:

Associate of Arts degree and three years of recent strong technology experience (systems/network administration, programming, etc.) or higher. Applicants may substitute a combination of post-secondary education, experience, and desirable certification in place of education.

Experience in a K-12 school environment is preferred.

Highly Desirable:

• Certifications in a related field are highly desirable, with some examples below;
• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network +, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Cisco CCNA or CCNP

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

A valid California Class C or Class 3 Driver's License, the ability to maintain insurability status, and access to personal and reliable transportation are required.

Special Requirements/Certification:

• An acceptable driving record is required
• TB Clearance
• Drug/Alcohol clearance
• Pass a Physical Exam
• Criminal Justice fingerprinting clearance
• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other InformationPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following physical and mental requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of employees assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Elements:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the classification duties. Such determination must be made on an individual basis by the ROP's medical examiner, considering the nature of the disability, prosthetic aid, and the duties of this position.

This position classification may periodically be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects usually not to exceed 60 pounds and may involve heavier objects up to 75 pounds with assistance; may include sitting for extended periods of time; may require grasping, reaching with hands and arms above shoulders; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balance, twisting, bend at the waist, or climb ladders to heights greater than 10 feet; frequently required to stand and walk to perform the duties of this job; finger dexterity is needed to operate standard maintenance tools and equipment; repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate a keyboard and other office equipment is necessary; have the capability to push 25 pounds maximum force and possess the capacity to pull 25 pounds maximum force; hearing (with correction) and speaking ability sufficient to provide information via phone/communication devices and personal contact; Visual, color , and depth perception, read fine print (with correction).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, bodily fluids, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When working outdoors, the employee is exposed to normal seasonal weather variation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The following work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of employees assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment:

This position classification performs duties in a climate-controlled office setting and may occasionally work outdoors;

Employees in this classification work inside with exposure to minor contagious illnesses (colds, flu, etc.) in direct contact with the public and other ROP staff, with direct and indirect guidance from a supervisor, and with moderate to a high volume of work and tight deadlines, continuous changing priorities, and interruptions. Other atmospheric conditions include fumes and odors (copier supplies, electrical wiring); dust (Dust and paper dust). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The mental requirements for this position include the ability to do the following regularly for short or long periods: analyze and solve problems; address critical issues with sensitivity and confidentiality; collaborate and interact successfully with various individuals or groups of people encountered in the course of work; make observations; perform highly detailed work; read and interpret information; use oral and written communication skills; work under intensive deadlines and meet productivity requirements.

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT (Board Policy 4030):

The Governing Board is determined to provide ROP employees, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. This policy shall apply to all ROP employees and, to the extent required by law, to volunteers and job applicants.

No ROP employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, at any ROP site and/or activity.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $31.06 per hour

Work Location: In person