*Includes a 15% Recruitment & Retention Salary Adjustment and eligibility for a 5% annual training bonus.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is advanced technical services work in an integrated computer network environment.  An employee in this classification performs a full range of system administration functions with minimal direction and/or technical support.  An employee in this classification is responsible for installing and configuring system hardware, software, and communication network equipment; performing advanced troubleshooting and vendor technical liaison functions; and assisting in developing information management plans, researching and designing systems to implement plans, and developing and coordinating user training programs.  Supervision may be exercised over other technical personnel.  Work is performed under limited supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In order to qualify, you must have six (6) years experience performing system administration functions in a LAN/WAN environment -OR- an Associates Degree from an accredited educational institution in computer information systems or a directly related field and four (4) years experience performing system administration functions in a LAN/WAN environment -OR- a Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in computer information systems or a directly related field and two (2) years experience performing system administration functions in a LAN/WAN environment.

Preference will be given to those who possess experience in Unix Server Administration with at least two of the following: (HP11i, SUN 9 or 10, Linux Red Hat 3, 4, 5)

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The Office of Information Technology has a current vacancy in Augusta, Maine.
• You must complete the on-line application for this job title. Paper applications will not be accepted for this job title.
• Qualified applicants will be placed on the current Employment Register which will be used to fill this vacancy. You must submit a completed on-line application for this position even if you are currently on any other register.
• Your application evaluation results will be e-mailed to the address you use to login to your online account.

TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:

• Performs a full range of system administration functions in order to control systems and attain maximum utilization and efficiency.
• Designs and implements system security measures such as backups, access control, system accounting, and disaster recovery in order to ensure and maintain system integrity and availability.
• Participates in the development and implementation of agency information system policy in order to establish agency operating standards and procedures.
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts agency-wide training programs in order to provide agency personnel with required skills and knowledge of system capabilities.
• Researches, recommends, installs, and configures hardware, software, and networks for PC’s/servers with multi-user operating and/or networking systems in order to establish and maintain agency information systems.
• Performs fault isolation and repairs in a complex computing/networking environment independently or in consultation with vendor or other technical personnel in order to diagnose and correct system problems.
• Participates in the development of internal data management plans and coordinates plans and activities with personnel of other agencies in order to avoid duplication of efforts, share information, and maximize system efficiency.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and management of special projects in order to develop project management skills and provide assistance in achieving agency information systems objectives.
• Directs and oversees the work of system support staff in order to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient and effective manner.

The Bureau of Human Resources reserves the right to use any other selection devices necessary in order to identify those candidates who are most qualified.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM

(This form must accompany your application.)

Information System Support Specialist (093103)

(Unix Server Administration)

APPLICANT’S NAME:_________________________________________________________________

Please check all that apply:

Directions:  Indicate your skill level by marking the appropriate boxes for each item listed.  It is important that you be as honest as possible in your evaluation of your skills.  If you are selected to be interviewed for one of these positions, you should anticipate the interviewer will have a copy of your self-evaluation and ask you to provide examples of your work experience or training that support your self-evaluation ratings.  You may also be required to complete a performance test to demonstrate your proficiencies in selected skills.

Definitions:

Directions:  The following matrix is intended to allow you to indicate the breadth and level of your technical experience in each area that you have substantial experience place a check mark in the appropriate box.