Network Engineer II - Continuous T&E Exam

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MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

1 Larkin Center

2nd Floor

Yonkers, N.Y. 10701

A NON-REFUNDABLE $40.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY

CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION PROGRAM FOR:

NETWORK ENGINEER II

APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

City of Yonkers As they occur $72,495 - 125,849

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT WAIVED

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position is responsible for the support of the City's computer network. The work includes providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and equipment repair for users on the network.

An incumbent in this position is also responsible for researching and recommending improved hardware and software options and following the latest technological advances in the industry. This position differs from a Network Engineer I in that the incumbent performs duties with greater complexity and with a higher degree of independent judgement. General supervision is received from administrative personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Develops and implements configuration management plans to ensure optimization of network connectivity;

Designs, implements, and configures complex switching environments and wireless networking servers with the ability to support voice and video applications at various levels of security;

Troubleshoots issues with Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP);

Maintains system performance by anticipating issues and proposing solutions;

Implements and maintains virtualization at multiple levels across the network;

Performs regular network monitoring in order to detect possible security breaches;

Assists with the development of user guides, system standards, and training;

Installs and configures server operating systems at multiple locations;

Assists in the development of procedures for the installation, use, and troubleshooting of hardware and software

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER

A. Possession of a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree which includes at least (15) credit hours in computer science courses and two (2) years of experience in the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer networks; or

B. Possession of a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college or university with an Associate's Degree which includes at least (15) credit hours in computer science courses and four (4) years of experience as described in (A); or

C. Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and six (6) years of experience as described in (A) and (B); or

D. An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) through (C).

NOTE:

Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S.

Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee."

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

PROMOTIONAL:

One (1) year permanent competitive status currently holding position of Network Engineer I.

RATED EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

You will complete a questionnaire that asks for specific information on your information technology education (formal degrees, IT-related training courses, certifications) and experience. You will also be asked to briefly describe a significant achievement in each of the job's areas and to provide the name and contact information for someone who can verify your information. The information you provide about your experience will be rated against the following areas:

Network Administration

Data communications