TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER (UNIX/NETWORKS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Salary

$94,590.00 - $107,285.00 Annually

Location :

Providence, RI

Job Type

Non-Union (99)

Job Number

6710-41621-80069

Department

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Division

Internal Service Programs

Opening Date

05/21/2024

Closing Date

5/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

138A

Classification

Classified

Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work:

Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:00pm

Work Week

Non-Standard

Bargaining Union

Non-Union (99)

Assignment(s)/Comments

The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the criteria set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 - Background Check Process and Criteria), available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for managing activities relating to technical support in the area of specialization to include planning, organizing, coordinating supervising, and reviewing the work of technical support teams engaged in providing systems management, network management, and/or telecommunications management within the designated technical speciality, including the diagnosis of operating system and hardware malfunctions; to coordinate the evaluation, selection, installation, and maintenance of hardware and software related to area of specialization; and to do related work as required.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a Deputy Information Processing Officer with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement in the performance of technical support activities; work is subject to review upon completion for results obtained and conformance with established policies, procedures and objectives.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: To plan, organize, coordinate, direct, supervise and review the work of technical support teams and others assigned to assist.Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

To be responsible for managing activities relating to technical support in the area of specialization to include planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising and reviewing the work of technical support teams engaged in providing systems management, network management, and/or telecommunications management within the designated technical speciality including the diagnosis of operating system and hardware malfunctions.To coordinate the evaluation, selection, installation, and maintenance of hardware and software related to the area of specialization.To coordinate the installation and maintenance of mainframe, mini computer and/or network operating systems, as well as data management, security management, telecommunications, performance and capacity management, and utility software within the designated environment.To be responsible for the implementation of methods and procedures necessary to support all activities related to the installation change, problem resolution, performance, and operational capacity of systems within a functional area.To be responsible for providing technical support services for upper level operation and applications and applications staff within other specialization areas.To assist agencies of state government with the preparation of the specifications for the procurement of hardware, software and services directly related to speciality area.To be responsible for planning, conducting and overseeing training sessions designed to introduce and educate technical staff subordinates with new or improved hardware, software products or procedures.To serve as the primary point of contract for vendors providing technical support and maintenance services related to the area of specialization.To do related work as required.Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required in systems, network and/or telecommunications management; a thorough knowledge of the operating systems, utility an diagnostic software utilized in the area of specialization; a thorough knowledge of the operational functions and intricacies of the computer, network and telecommunications equipment utilized within a speciality area and the ability to apply such knowledge in diagnosing various technical problems causing system interruptions and malfunctions; the ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of technical support teams and others assigned to assist; the ability to plan, conduct and oversee training sessions designed to educate technical, operations and applications staff members regarding new hardware, software and procedures; the ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, associates and superiors within the department and supported agencies; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and related capacities and abilities.

Education And Experience

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in Computer Science including or supplemented by successful completion of courses in the pertinent technical speciality; andExperience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible position planning, organizing supervising and reviewing the activities of a technical support staff engaged in providing technical support in the area of specialization.Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.