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NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR - PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Snohomish County, Everett, WA, United States


The Administration Division of the Prosecuting Attorney's office provides administrative and technical support to all divisions of the Prosecuting Attorney’s office, supports the Prosecuting Attorney, and acts as a liaison between the Prosecutor’s office, other County departments, government agencies, and the general public.

Snohomish County offers a generous compensation package.

Total compensation for a full time first year Network Administrator is approximately $119,309.00.

This includes a gross annual salary of $82,411.00 and annual benefits with a current approximate value of $36,898.00. These benefits consist of medical, dental, vision, FICA, Medicare, Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave, PERS (pension) and disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, first year employees receive 96 hours of annual paid sick leave, 80 hours of annual paid vacation leave, 16 additional hours of annual floating holiday leave and 11 paid holidays.

BASIC FUNCTION
To coordinate, develop and implement automation of procedures and processes for a county department. Act as liaison between the county department and Department of Information Technology (DoIT), and other local, county and state agencies as it relates to data processing issues.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Administers all Local Area Network (LAN) systems by assistingDoIT in the planning and installation of the LAN; provides user names, passwords, and network training to personnel; installs, configures and maintains network software and interface cards to provide access to users; troubleshoots network problems, monitors status and efficiency of LAN and takes appropriate action as necessary; ensures integrity of database contents, monitors transaction activity, and provides database support.

Advises and/or assists with application design and analysis of projects where county standard software is being used; provides technical assistance to the staff for other internal software as assigned; coordinates withDoIT to request additional assistance as necessary.

Advises and/or assists in testing software development to ensure functional validity, recommending changes to correct deficiencies or to include additional pertinent data not included in original design.

Responsible for development and documentation of network procedures.

Examines computer equipment that has failed to determine the cause of failure; conducts routine tests to determine performance and reliability of installed equipment; answers client questions and gives technical advice regarding maintenance of equipment; submits requests for Data Processing Services forms to DoIT.

Plans and evaluates changes and additions to LAN; coordinates software requirements with network users; coordinates electrical connections with maintenance staff.

Determines needs, plans for, and coordinates the acquisition and installation of new hardware, software and supplies.

Attends and participates in Snohomish County Personal Computer Coordinator meetings to keep abreast of important concerns, activities and events.

Administers the initial and on-going registration of hardware and software to appropriate vendors and DoIT and coordinates data processing education requirements.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; PLUS, three (3) years experience in operating and programming microcomputers, database programming and analysis, local area network administration; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

assigned department computer applications and a variety of software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets and database

general capabilities of microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers and their associated peripheral equipment

networking, file sharing, and file transfer capabilities between microcomputers, minicomputers and mainframe computers

network, hierarchical and related structures, database philosophy and structures

microcomputer operating systems (such as MS DOS) and corresponding directory and file configuration techniques

various microcomputer file structures and formats

Ability to:

understand and apply knowledge of user needs to develop microcomputer applications from existing software

operate standard office machines, including microcomputers

analyze and resolve operational problems and help others solve problems;

train others in the use of computer equipment

maintain necessary records and documentation and prepare clear, concise guides and other written material

read, understand, and apply technical manuals and procedures

identify and distinguish color coded wiring

establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, peers, and associates

communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of varying degrees of technical background; plan and think logically and be able to prioritize work

work under pressure, cope with interruptions, and meet deadlines

exercise good judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer situations to higher authority

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The installation of desktop computer hardware is an essential function of the job, which, from time to time requires getting under and/or behind desks and workstations, sometimes in cramped workspaces, to fish, connect, and organize cables and cords. The position also occasionally requires the lifting and transporting of items weighing approximately forty (40) pounds.

SUPERVISION
The employee receives general direction from the department assigned Administrator. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, status reports and from results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment. The various divisions and units of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office are housed in 5 different buildings, both on and off the main county campus, from Paine Field to north Everett. At times, travel will be required to and from all locations.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice.

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