Network Engineer (Management Information Systems) (Provisional)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The Network Engineer is responsible for overseeing and performing the configuring, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting of data networks, personal computers, servers, switches, IP Phones and other communications, to the wide area network. The incumbent works with other MIS employees to solve problems of network operating systems. General supervision is received from a higher-level MIS administrator or a designee, with wide leeway allowed for planning and carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is not a function of this position.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Installs, maintains, configures and trouble shoots data networks using network protocols of Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol and Ethernet;

Configures modems, frame relays, multiplexes and routers;

Manages call manager server and other VOIP equipment for adds, moves and changes;

Plans, implements and supports network solutions between multiple platforms;

Ensures system efficiency and integrity;

Plans, coordinates, implements and maintains security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure;

Analyzes applications for client/server architecture and makes recommendations on same;

Sets-up user personal computers for local area network and installs e-mail and other application software;

Sets up for local area network and installs necessary software consistent with other city services;

Diagnoses and resolves local area network and wide area network operating system and hardware and software problems;

Provides network support, ranging from network components to server access;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Senior Operations Communications Coordinator for two years.

Open Competitive

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or a closely related field and two years of full-time computer network experience;
  
  

OR,

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or a closely related field and four years of full-time computer network experience;
  
  

OR,

• An equivalent combination of the foregoing within the limits of A and B.
  
  

NOTE Computer network experience involves facilitating the communication of one computer to another, i.e., configuration and administration of local area network and wide area network, and using network operating systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTFOR BOTH OPEN COMPETITIVE AND PROMOTIONAL,

Possession of a Microsoft Certified Professional certification (MCP), that must be presented at time of appointment.

Additional Information

Thorough knowledge of current technology involved in local and wide area networking, network flowcharting and analysis;

Good knowledge of local and wide area network administration;

Good knowledge of current personal computer operating systems;

Good knowledge of computer server architecture;

Good knowledge of IP Telephony;

Working knowledge of data processing methodology and techniques including documentation of data security;

Ability to maintain good working relationships with other departmental personnel, user agencies and companies;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our Offerings Include

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential