IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)
Organizational Title:
Communications Systems Manager This position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of the position is to serve as the principle manager responsible for digital communications services planning, resource, policy and standards development for the entire enterprise infrastructure. This position directly coordinates with the C4 work centers, local telephone companies, long distance service providers and other vendors as required. The communications services supported extend beyond the traditional telephony systems, often referred to as plain old telephone systems (POTS). The communications systems involve state-of-the-art digital communications technology, such as voice over frame (VOF) and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) systems. MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Responsible for providing expert technical advice and guidance on critical digital communications issues to ensure the integration of C4 programs and services and to solve integration and interoperability issues. Understands and provides input to the development and implementation of bandwidth configuration plans for complex Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) with supported elements to include; headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities, and national agencies.Develops the communications architecture and maintains the enterprise infrastructure. This requires defining, documenting and maintaining the current and future business environments across many platforms and a multiplicity of digital communications services to ensure the enterprise strategic plan is resourced and supported. Has overall responsibility for planning and developing current and future digital, analog, asynchronous transmission mode (ATM) communications infrastructure. Directly coordinates with the Network Control Center (NCC) Manager on all communications services in direct support of the enterprise strategic IT plan. (40%) 2. Has overall responsibility for determining funding requirements, preparing budget requests, and executing the communications budget to achieve near term and strategic goals. Establishes metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance and total cost of ownership. Provides policy guidance in coordination with the operational elements of the NCC Manager regarding digital communications issues to the DCSIM for statewide implementation. This position is directly responsible for conducting IT audits on all communications programs within the state to include a broad range of services and technologies. Writes policy and plans for the installation Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Tests the state COOP plan, ensuring system operation functionality and security in the event of a natural disaster or catastrophic system failures. (30%) 3. Coordinates the work and guides lower-graded communications personnel to in maintaining the enterprise sustaining base digital, analog and ATM communications infrastructure. Works closely with IT service providers to optimize support and integration of new technologies. (20%) 4. May be assigned to assist the chief by performing limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. Approves leave for assigned employees. Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned. AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA I - All permanent and indefinite Title 32 and Title 5 Technicians in the Maine Army and Air National Guard. Area II- US Citizens (Veterans Preference will Apply) GENERAL
Experience:
Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
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Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996, and complies with current directives. MUST be able to become Security
certified within 6 months OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
MUST POSSESS OR BE ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Communications Systems Manager This position is located in an information management organization. The purpose of the position is to serve as the principle manager responsible for digital communications services planning, resource, policy and standards development for the entire enterprise infrastructure. This position directly coordinates with the C4 work centers, local telephone companies, long distance service providers and other vendors as required. The communications services supported extend beyond the traditional telephony systems, often referred to as plain old telephone systems (POTS). The communications systems involve state-of-the-art digital communications technology, such as voice over frame (VOF) and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) systems. MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Responsible for providing expert technical advice and guidance on critical digital communications issues to ensure the integration of C4 programs and services and to solve integration and interoperability issues. Understands and provides input to the development and implementation of bandwidth configuration plans for complex Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) with supported elements to include; headquarters staff elements, tenant activities, state government, regional operating activities, and national agencies.Develops the communications architecture and maintains the enterprise infrastructure. This requires defining, documenting and maintaining the current and future business environments across many platforms and a multiplicity of digital communications services to ensure the enterprise strategic plan is resourced and supported. Has overall responsibility for planning and developing current and future digital, analog, asynchronous transmission mode (ATM) communications infrastructure. Directly coordinates with the Network Control Center (NCC) Manager on all communications services in direct support of the enterprise strategic IT plan. (40%) 2. Has overall responsibility for determining funding requirements, preparing budget requests, and executing the communications budget to achieve near term and strategic goals. Establishes metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance and total cost of ownership. Provides policy guidance in coordination with the operational elements of the NCC Manager regarding digital communications issues to the DCSIM for statewide implementation. This position is directly responsible for conducting IT audits on all communications programs within the state to include a broad range of services and technologies. Writes policy and plans for the installation Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Tests the state COOP plan, ensuring system operation functionality and security in the event of a natural disaster or catastrophic system failures. (30%) 3. Coordinates the work and guides lower-graded communications personnel to in maintaining the enterprise sustaining base digital, analog and ATM communications infrastructure. Works closely with IT service providers to optimize support and integration of new technologies. (20%) 4. May be assigned to assist the chief by performing limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. Approves leave for assigned employees. Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned. AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA I - All permanent and indefinite Title 32 and Title 5 Technicians in the Maine Army and Air National Guard. Area II- US Citizens (Veterans Preference will Apply) GENERAL
Experience:
Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
:
Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
Maintains required information assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996, and complies with current directives. MUST be able to become Security
certified within 6 months OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
MUST POSSESS OR BE ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.
- Department:
2210 Information Technology Management - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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