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NETWORK SPECIALIST I

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision of the Director of Information Systems, performs technical work involving networking hardware and software used to support the City/County networking system.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Responsible for installing networking and communications software, hardware, and cabling systems; and maintaining hardware and software inventories.
• Must be team oriented and customer focused with a strong technical aptitude.
• Assist in the configuration of VLANs and routing tables within various models of HP switches.
• Assist in the configuration and implementation of network security services including firewalls, Antivirus, and various other security related functions.
• Provide technical assistance in the use of networking services; evaluate network hardware and software and prepare reports.
• Provide technical assistance to department computer users and/or refer them to appropriate personnel for assistance.
• Install and configure PC workstations, printers, other network hardware and software, perform hardware and software upgrades to existing systems, and assist employees in their use.
• Troubleshoot computer problems to determine cause of failure and perform necessary repairs.
• Maintain equipment documentation consisting of purchasing information, original and current configuration, installed software and repair information.
• Provide support for client mail applications and server-based enterprise-email systems (i.e., Outlook and Exchange).
• Set up and maintain security profiles; perform application and data backup procedures on department computers; provide recommendations for acquiring and replacing computer equipment to include research of end user’s needs.
• Perform other work which is consistent with the essential elements of the job.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of computer capabilities and associated networking equipment.
• Ability to install, operate and maintain computer equipment running on various Operating Systems to include Linux and Microsoft Windows.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in analyzing network systems and to make recommendations and modifications.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Knowledge of firewalls, routers, switches, VMWare, Linux Server, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and printers.
• Knowledge of structured wiring systems.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements and document/design appropriate solutions.
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• Ability to perform sedentary physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, data suppliers, users, and the public.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Possess an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems, or equivalent degree with two years’ work experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of Local or Wide Area Networks.  Applicants with work experience with network systems will be considered.

PAY: $27.44-$40.05
UNION: YES
FLSA: Non-exempt

North Platte Police Department

POLICE CLERK

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of difficult clerical and secretarial work, takes varied dictation.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Performs a broad spectrum of stenographic, secretarial and technical duties for a division head; composes and types correspondence using a typewriter or Windows-based computer applications; takes oral dictation and transcribes from dictation or from a recording; types and composes memoranda and reports; may take and transcribes minutes of meetings.

Serves at police counter and receives public; receives and accounts for some fees and fines.  May maintain fingerprint and pawn ticket files.

Screens office and phone calls by furnishing information requested; gives out information on a variety of matters and refers visitors to proper officials, prepares reports by finding, assembling and summarizing information and data.

Assists the public in preparing complaints and reports; transcribes crime incident and arrest reports from a recording; types any of numerous investigative, accident and miscellaneous incident reports; maintains a number of files on crimes, incidents, arrests, vehicles, traffic, bicycles and property; receives reports of stolen or missing property and similar incidents.

Establishes and maintains files and systems; operates a variety of office and computer equipment including Windows-based applications and applications specific to the host department; performs quasi-administrative functions in assisting in office or operational procedures.

Performs other work which is consistent with the essential elements of the job.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of office procedures, practices and equipment and department functions.
• Knowledge of the organization and functions and ability to organize an office.
• Knowledge of American English, including proper style, grammar and spelling.
• Ability to take dictation at a minimum corrected speed of 30 WPM and to type from clear copy at the rate of 60 WPM.
• Ability to perform a variety of difficult clerical tasks under pressure.
• Ability to meet the public courteously and to obtain and give information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, officials and the public.
• Ability to observe the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school with or supplemented with courses in business, shorthand and typing and three years of responsible clerical experience involving the use of stenographic and word processing skills.  Demonstrable competency in using the latest Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified for certification as a Notary Public in the State.

PAY: $18.06-$25.33
UNION: YES
FLSA: Non-exempt

The City of North Platte is an equal opportunity employer.