
Educational Network Specialist (Open & Promotional) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction, the Educational Network Specialist is responsible for undertaking broad and complex assignments in support of highly sophisticated, multi-platform network systems. The Educational Network Specialist will provide support to school districts that the Kern County Superintendent of Schools serves with the installation and administration of WAN and LAN infrastructure for school districts.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Must have four (4) years combined experience in the designing and deployment of network infrastructure equipment and software, including two (2) years of experience supporting network infrastructure, design, and operation of wireless systems; managing internet backbone infrastructure, configuring routers and switches, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. Prior experience directly supporting technology in a school district or classroom preferred. Previous experience as direct end user support or help desk preferred. Experience in project management desired. Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in Computer Information Systems, Information Networking, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related field required. Four (4) years of experience over and above the minimum requirements can be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Must have four (4) years combined experience in the designing and deployment of network infrastructure equipment and software, including two (2) years of experience supporting network infrastructure, design, and operation of wireless systems; managing internet backbone infrastructure, configuring routers and switches, and troubleshooting connectivity issues. Prior experience directly supporting technology in a school district or classroom preferred. Previous experience as direct end user support or help desk preferred. Experience in project management desired. Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in Computer Information Systems, Information Networking, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related field required. Four (4) years of experience over and above the minimum requirements can be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
• All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.
• Each candidate’s application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer.
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics”.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
• All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.
• Each candidate’s application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer.
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics”.