COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ANALYST I/II

Job Description:

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ANALYST I/II

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Information Technology Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Communications Network Analyst I/II position. As a Communication Network Analyst, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting our network infrastructure. This role requires a high level of technical expertise and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to ensure the organization's network is secure, efficient, and reliable. Proficiency in network protocols, routing, switching, VOIP, firewall configurations, and security is highly desirable.

Communications Network Analyst I: $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly
Communications Network Analyst II: $32.74 - $50.81 Hourly

The Communications Network Analyst I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Communications Network Analyst II.

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Communications Network Analyst I - Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, AND one (1) year of full-time experience in installation and management of multiple protocol networks; additional experience in voice and/or data communications networking may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Communications Network Analyst II - In addition to the above: Minimum of One (1) year of full-time professional level experience in complex voice and/or data communication network design, installation and maintenance in a large scale computer system environment.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: May be required to work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, defines, designs, develops, coordinates, and implements voice and/or data communication systems.
• Develops communication network plans and strategies including standards, current and future network topology, and capacity planning.
• Conducts customer needs assessments; analyzes costs; develops project plans for communications projects; orders necessary voice and/or data communications equipment; installs and/or coordinates equipment installation, moves and reconfigurations; configures and tests procedures and equipment.
• Identifies and resolves complex voice and/or data communications network problems; arranges for vendor support if necessary.
• Researches and evaluates voice and/or data software and hardware, services and other communications equipment; applies hardware and software release upgrades; recommends improved and most efficient hardware, software and procedures.
• Maintains statistics to project system growth rates and capacity requirements.
• Defines and maintains procedures for network software.
• Meets with vendors to hold product demonstrations and to resolve communication network issues.
• Presents communication network strategies; provides consultation to customers on technical issues; serves on committees, project teams and task forces, as assigned.
• Creates and maintains logical, physical and protocol maps, and backups of all equipment configurations parameters, and network documentation standards and procedures.
• Coordinates voice network services, technical and maintenance support with outside service providers.
• Provides training to technical support staff in various voice and/or data communication network functions.
• Assists in short and long term planning including the development of strategic plans to leverage emerging technology to support future County and/or Agency needs.
• Maintains records and prepares periodic and special reports of work performed.
• Maintains current knowledge of technology and voice and data communications systems.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment in the course of the work; may drive a motor vehicle or arrange for appropriate transportation in order to visit multiple work sites and respond to emergencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to travel to various work locations and work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Salary:

$30.32 - $50.81 Hourly