Under the direction of the Supervisor of Telephone and Wiring Services, the incumbent is responsible for telecommunications network design, installation, and maintenance for all schools and offices. This includes all related hardware and electronics in schools and offices. Work also includes providing critical local area networks, wireless and wide area network technical support to all school system networks. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed in terms of accomplishment of objectives. Assignments are received through conferences, written instructions/requests affording latitude in independent judgment and action in the performance of duties.

Participates in the formulation of current and long range network design plans;

Works with team to design, implement, maintain, and administer all current and future wired and wireless networks throughout the school district;

Troubleshoots and makes appropriate repairs for current Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity issues;

Assisting in installation, configuring and implementation of various types of servers into a network infrastructure;

Works closely with the office of Planning and Architectural Services on the design of telecommunication networks in new schools and offices, and renovations;

Performs work-in-progress inspections;

Maintains a database of building floor plans that accurately represents the current telecommunications infrastructure;

Maintains current knowledge of emerging telecommunications technologies and equipment and informs staff;

Develops specifications for the purchase of networking materials, network design services, qualified network installation contractors and network installation reviews and evaluates the responses to the resultant bids and proposals and recommends awards;

Supervises the design, construction, evaluation, and maintenance of telecommunications network projects; tests and evaluates network installations;

Consults/coordinates with materials, vendors and contractors on a daily basis;

Assists in budget planning and management; and

Performs other duties as assigned

Working knowledge of HPE/Aruba Network equipment including but not limited to Clear Pass, Airwave, Aruba OS 6X and 8X, Mobility Access Switch;

Working knowledge of Cisco, Brocade (Exterme Networks) switches and routers;

Considerable knowledge and experience in Windows Seven, Eight, Ten to present day releases of Windows desktop operating systems;

Considerable knowledge and experience in Windows server software from Windows 2008, 2012 R2 to present release versions of Windows server operating systems and Microsoft applications;

Considerable knowledge in Windows Active Directory administration and troubleshooting; 

Extensive knowledge with Ethernet networks;

Knowledge and experience with Local Area Networks  installation, configuration, maintenance and repair;

Knowledge and experience in the configuration of routers and a large quantity of switches;

Knowledge and experience with Category 5e, 6, 6a, IEEE 802.11 data communications design standards and multi-mode/single mode fiber optics;

Knowledge and experience with Macintosh operating systems;

Knowledge and experience with UNIX & Linux variants;

Ability to maintain and troubleshoot LAN and WAN connectivity and applications;

Able to support multiple vendor networks;

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;

Excellent human relation skills;

Maintain confidentiality; and

Must have clear understanding of the role of technology in public education and the vision to accomplish the mission of the department.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Information Sciences with at least five (5) years’ experience supporting large wired and wireless networks.

Preferred one or more of the following with ability to obtain the following. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).  Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA), Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP), Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP), Brocade Certified Network Engineer (BCNE), Brocade Certified Network Professional (BCNP).



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




Must have a valid active Driver’s License in good standing. The employee in this position must have a reliable automobile as it is necessary in this position to travel to and from various PGCPS locations on a moment’s notice and frequently. In this position the employee will be required to perform work occasionally on evenings and weekends with little to no notice.