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Network Engineer
Posted Internally and Externally
Applications open until filled
Non-Union, Full-time position, Grade 11 (Starting Salary Range: $78,977 - $97,531; DOE)
This is not a remote position.
All Offers of Employment Conditioned on Pre-employment Drug Screening and Background Check and are Subject to a One-Year Probationary Period of Employment
Assigned to the Technology Support Services work center, the Network Engineer maintains the foundation upon which FEC’s information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure resides. Responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of the enterprise network architecture. He/she is the resident technical subject matter expert in network analysis, design, and configuration.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide hands-on support, maintenance, performance monitoring, and optimization of all LAN/WAN infrastructure components including physical cable plant, wireless, and associated equipment.
- Serve as a technical advisor to management on issues related to network design, availability, capacity planning and the procurement of network equipment and supplies.
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
- Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
- Identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change.
- Facilitate technical training sessions within the department and mentor less experienced technicians.
- Proactively analyze, troubleshoot, resolve, and report all network security issues.
- Perform network installations, upgrades, training, documentation, monitoring and analysis.
- Perform tasks related to asset management and inventory of ICT equipment.
- Serve as a member of the IT On-call team.
- When possible, perform tasks with minimal disruption to the daily needs of FEC.
- Always assist members/vendors/employees and the general public in a courteous and professional manner ensuring their continued satisfaction with FEC. Work in harmony and show respect to all fellow employees in order to promote an effective and pleasant working environment.
- Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor regarding situations requiring immediate attention, problems/concerns, questions, etc.
- In pursuit of zero workplace incidents, promote and maintain a positive safety culture while adhering to all applicable policies outlined in the Safety Manual. Report all incidents and potential safety hazards in a timely manner to supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
- Become familiar with and keep current with FEC objectives and applicable policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management applying the same skill and enthusiasm as with regularly assigned responsibilities.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Network Engineering or related field of study preferred.
- Required experience in performance tuning, hardware refresh, monitoring, backup and recovery, and security.
- Detailed knowledge of:
b. TCP/IP networking including IP Classes, subnets, multicast, NAT.
c. Microsoft OS and server technologies.
d. Remote Desktop Services.
e. Backup and disaster recovery methodologies.
f. Patch management processes.
g. Wireless protocols and services.
- Hands on experience with firewalls, routers switches and gateway devices.
- Practical application of PowerShell scripting techniques to automate network management processes.
- Competency with testing tools and procedures for data circuits.
- Able to work 40 hours per week with additional time as needed.
- Present a professional appearance at all times.
- Valid Montana Drivers License and be insurable to drive FEC vehicles.
- Able to travel occasionally out-of-area and/or overnight.
- Be a team player with effective verbal and written skills.
- Assume responsibility without direct supervision, display initiative and exercise good judgment.
- Legible handwriting.
- Be organized, accurate and exercise strong attention to detail.
- Possess proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals, some of whom have opposing points of view.
- Ability to focus and make appropriate decisions when dealing with emergencies, stress and deadlines.
- Ability to apply expert knowledge of Network Engineering to complex problems and to direct, train, and guide less experienced technicians.
(Based on an 8 hour work day)Stand F (Frequently) Walk F (Frequently) Sit F (Frequently) Handling / Grasping F (Frequently) Reach Outward F (Frequently) Reach Above Shoulder R (Rarely) Climb N (Not Applicable)Crawl R (Rarely)Squat or Kneel R (Rarely)Bend R (Rarely)DriveR (Rarely)Lift/Carry10 lbs. or less O (Occasionally) 11-25 lbs. R (Rarely) 26-50 lbs. R (Rarely)51-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less R (Rarely)11-25 lbs. N (Not Applicable) 26-50 lbs. N (Not Applicable) 51-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position
R (Rarely) Position requires this activity up to 5% of the time (0 - 2 hrs./day)
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 6% - 33% of the time (2 - 4 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 34% - 66% of the time (4 - 6 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (8+ hrs./day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Will be working mostly indoors but will occasionally be required to participate in activities outdoors in all types of weather and terrain.
As a cooperative, Flathead Electric is owned by the members who get their power from our Co-op, which includes everyone in the Flathead, Libby and Cooke City areas of Montana. That means the employees are members and own the cooperative too. We treat every member like family and friends, because they are.
For 85 years, Flathead Electric Cooperative has been an employer of choice in Northwest Montana. As part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Flathead Electric provides competitive pay, exceptional benefits including a retirement plan, a matching 401K, and generous health/dental/vision/disability insurance. We try to incorporate fun into our workdays, host employee family events throughout the year and provide opportunities for our employees to help the Board of Trustees shape the future of the Co-op by participating on exploratory advisory groups an, innovative pilot projects.
We believe in hiring the best and promoting from within. Flathead Electric provides on the job training and offers an education reimbursement program for those employees wishing to better their education to pursue opportunities at our Co-op. Flathead Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Flathead Electric Cooperative does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or retaliation.
Some positions are “safety sensitive,” some require a CDL, and all have access to confidential member information at times. Therefore, we screen our applicants thoroughly. All employment offers are contingent upon passing a limited background check and a drug screening appropriate for the position. Once hired, employment is subject to a one-year probationary period, during which time employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice.
By submitting this application, the applicant affirms that information provided is true and complete information, no requested information has been concealed, and Flathead Electric Cooperative is authorized to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information provided is found to be untrue, or concealed, employment may be denied or terminated.
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