Network Engineer - Public Safety

Salary : $66,206.40 - $99,070.40 Annually
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-887
Department: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: NO Level II Screening: NO
Under the general direction of the Network Manager, position is responsible for performing complex computer and network telecommunications systems planning and installation. Work involves analysis and set up of network hardware systems for the City. Work is performed with limited direction and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and implement and maintain sophisticated networking systems.
• Manage network data back up and disaster recovery.
• Provide software and hardware support to all computer users.
• Maintains and supports VoIP telephone system.
• Oversee computer inventory tracking.
• Establish and monitor network security and anti-virus software.
• Monitor network for performance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain and enhance Help Desk knowledge base.
• Prepare written reports for the ITS Director as requested.
• May be required to work in on-call status during assigned periods.
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle to perform assigned tasks.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Administration of the City's SCADA Network

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards, personal protective equipment required, and safety precautions of the work.
• Knowledge of network operating systems, data and file structure.
• Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity.
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to speak and document clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including personal computer, network server, network equipment, mainframe, network routers, tape library system and testing and diagnostic equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related field which emphasizes computer software/hardware; or equivalent experience and combination of formal training equivalent to two years of college required. Progressive experience as a Network Engineer that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be substituted for the degree.
• Two years' experience working as a Network Engineer or related work.
• Must be able to pass Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background check.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CNSE, MCSE, MCSA, CCISP or equivalent certifications, preferred.
• When assigned as a Network Engineer/SCADA Administrator; experience working with SCADA systems preferred

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in an office environment and sits for long periods of time
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
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Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary or Seasonal positions. Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more bi-weekly.
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Do you currently possess a minimum of an Associate's degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related field which emphasizes computer software/hardware; OR equivalent experience and training and formal training equivalent to an Associates' degree? Progressive experience as a Network Engineer that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be substituted for the degree.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you currently possess a minimum of two years of experience working as a Network Engineer or related work?

• Yes
• No

03
If the answer is Yes to question #2, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".
04
Do you currently possess a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license at time of hire?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background check?

• Yes
• No

06
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:Do you currently possess a CNSE, MCSE, MCSA, CCISP or equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

07
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:Do you possess any experience working with SCADA systems?

• Yes
• No

Required Question