Network Engineer I

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Network Engineer I Job Description: Monitors and maintains the layer 2 network technology hardware used to support the District Wide Area Network providing wired and wireless connectivity, and unified communications. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: Is flexible and has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
 Has the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
 Can perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision. Is able to effectively communicate with the school district community.
 Will meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
 Maintains a generally positive attitude. Observes all District policies and procedures. Willing to relocate to Colorado. Not a remote/work from home position. CERTIFICATION: Network Certificate is a plus but not required. EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES USED: General office equipment SUPERVISORY DUTIES: n/a ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: General office environment. Mostly clean and comfortable working conditions Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Participates in training and retraining required to maintain skill sets necessary to deliver effective and timely support. Document system design and procedures Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Troubleshoot and diagnose layer 1 & 2 network and connectivity problems to determine cause of malfunction, cost and feasibility of repair, and priority of work request. Resolves telephone issues related to connectivity, PBX restarts, voice mail servers, as well as add, change, and move equipment requests. Maintains layer 1 network infrastructure relating to both data and voice equipment, including voice mail and voice recognition hardware and software. Monitor, resolve, escalate, and close work request tickets, including assisting Area Technicians as needed, i.e., large update and deployment- type projects. Certifications: Network Certificate - Colorado Education: Associate's Degree: Computer Science, Associate's Degree: Information Systems Skills: Ability to install, test, document, and troubleshoot Layer 1 and Layer 2 network components. Ability to install, test, document, and troubleshoot WAN connectivity and equipment., Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Experience installing and maintaining networking equipment (routers, switches, wireless access points, etc.) from Cisco., Experience with WAN IP networking with voice, video, and data communications using dedicated leased lines (T1/T3/OC3/OC12) and fiber optic connectivity is highly desirable., Familiar with Windows and Macintosh operating systems and their respective network stacks, Strong organizational, analytical and prioritizing skills., Two years’ experience working in LAN/WAN environment, designing, costing, implementing, and troubleshooting transport media and hardware devices., Working knowledge of wireless architecture concepts. Position Type: Regular Primary Location: West Support Center One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) 260 Work Days Minimum Hire Rate: $60,474.92 USD Annual Maximum Hire Rate: $74,081.77 USD Annual Full Salary Range: $60,474.92 USD - $87,688.63 USD Annual All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: March 5, 2023 Proud to Be DCSD - 60 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 68,000 students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.

Salary : $60,475 - $74,082