IT Specialist

Position Title: IT Specialist 

Location: Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center, Tucson. AZ

Reports To: Administrative Services Director 

The IT Specialist position provides network solutions support for a U.S Department
of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24. 

Summary of Duties: Installs, configures, and troubleshoots Job Corps computer networks, provides technical support to staff by performing the following duties: 

Description of Duties: 

• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to WANS and LAN use, operation, security, and data integrity. 
• Develops security procedures for PC operating systems and applications. 
• Performs analysis of network needs and contributes to design of network architecture, integration, and installation. 
• Evaluates local area network hardware and software requirements and capabilities and makes recommendations. 
• Provides support to and trains users in local area network administration and usage. 
• Monitors and maintains network stability. 
• Communicates and coordinates network schedule, backups, and downtime to users. 
• Coordinates third-party maintenance for network hardware, software, and telecommunications services.
• Insures backup and housekeeping procedures are in place where appropriate. 
• Trouble shoots hardware and software problems on all systems. 
• Prepares and maintains documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts. 
• Follows all guidelines, policies, and procedures set forth by the Department of
  Labor/Job Corps and HLS. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in computer sciences or related field preferred
• Desires two to four years of experience providing network support in a professional environment. 

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid state driver’s license
• CPR/First Aid certifications 

Equal Opportunity Statement Human Learning Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.