Computer Analyst I

CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS•La Plata, MD

About The Position

• Possess skills in the installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security management of data communications, computer hardware, and software within the school system. • Provides support to users in the use of software and personal computers. • Responds to emergency duty assignments when required by supervisor. • Implements technology standards, policies, and procedures. • Serves as the technical point of contact. • Collaborates with the school-based instructional leadership team. • Monitors remote and local networks to assure optimum response time and throughput. • Prepares written reports. • Provides support for PARCC and other online testing. • Maintains accurate inventory records and records of all work performed. • Regular on-time attendance. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. • Must be able to tolerate low to moderate noise levels in the work environment. • Work may or may not be performed in a normal office setting, such as the LAN/WAN room and wiring closets. • Performs related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of IT Strategy.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
One to three years of technically progressive current work experience in information networks and user support.
Knowledge and experience in configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Microsoft Windows Workstation 10 and newer.
Thorough knowledge of the methods, hardware, software, and practices of the information technology data processing systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and demonstrate skill in the diagnosis of problems relating to the operation of information networks and networked computer hardware and software systems.
Ability to read, write, and work from technical specifications.
Good verbal and written communication and human relations skills.
Skill in the use of IT testing equipment and materials.
Must possess a valid driver's license and/or commercial driver's license.
Ability to comply with all safety rules and regulations established by Charles County Public Schools.
Demonstrated ability to work professionally and discreetly with extremely confidential information.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent customer service, communication (both written and verbal), and cross-group collaboration skills required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to tolerate low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard.
The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Nice To Haves

Applicable industry certifications desired (CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco).

Responsibilities

Possess skills in the installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security management of data communications, computer hardware, and software within the school system.
Provides support to users in the use of software and personal computers.
Responds to emergency duty assignments when required by supervisor.
Implements technology standards, policies, and procedures.
Serves as the technical point of contact.
Collaborates with the school-based instructional leadership team.
Monitors remote and local networks to assure optimum response time and throughput.
Prepares written reports.
Provides support for PARCC and other online testing.
Maintains accurate inventory records and records of all work performed.
Regular on-time attendance.
Performs related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of IT Strategy