Summary:

Performs the role of network administrator and provides day-to-day management of Information Technology (IT) equipment and software. Acts as SDD Help Desk to work with staff on day-to-day issues that arise. Plans, schedules, and designs operations of Information Technology (IT) and designs programs to process business data and solve District related problems by the use of electronic data processing equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Directs The Districts networking processes, maintains firewalls configuration and rules, and maintains the IPS to detect and prevent malicious attacks on the network.
• Performs the role of network administrator and subject matter expert in the areas of configuration, installation, maintenance, patch management, and upgrade of network equipment.
• Maintains and secures wireless network infrastructure.
• Maintains and secures VOIP servers and equipment.
• Develops and implements sound business solutions that meet IT objectives, increase efficiencies, conserve resources, and result in cost savings for IT support and maintenance.
• Creates and maintains current project schedules and timelines using a project tracking system to ensure milestones are met.
• Provides guidance, direction, and training to staff.
• Maintains strong communications with management and end users.
• Researches, develops, tests, and implements new technologies and recommends software, hardware, equipment and best practices/approaches/methodologies that enhance IT performance capabilities.
• Identifies areas of potential risk and recommends remediation.
• Provides reports and metrics as needed to support operational requirements and growth planning.
• Deploy new virtual servers/appliances, including domain controllers, DNS, and DHCP servers.
• Works with the Information Systems Manager to develop and adhere to an annual budget and project list. Aides with the development of the long-term capital plan for replacement of IT related equipment and software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the District's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assigning; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems for assigned employees.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree with two to three years of data processing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Language Skills:

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and detailed meeting reports. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Must have ability to conduct data processing literature previews,

searches and reports.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

A valid Illinois motor vehicle operator's license is required. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain current network and equipment certifications for all installed equipment and software.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to talk, hear and read. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk (non-paved areas), sit, climb, balance, and use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, knee, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occupies a private office. Temperature is generally controlled to personal comfort. Noise levels are usually quiet. Employee must travel to areas outside of the administration building including process areas in the plant and collection system.