Network Specialist at San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission, CA

About the Department

JOB SUMMARY:
To design, install, and maintain local area networks in a Windows and TCP/IP environment in support of the District technology program; provide technical support and management for District LANS; and support Internet, District databases, Windows applications, Exchange access.

SUPERVISION:
Supervised by the Director of Information Technology.  Technical/functional is provided by other managers in department, as needed.
Provides technical assistance to the various levels of Computer Specialist.
Positions in this classification exercise no supervision.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports all Windows network software issues within the District.
• Sets up, configures, and troubleshoots network workstations and servers.
• Provides assistance to school sites in designing Local Area Network (LAN) systems, installing servers and training server administrators.
• Establishes and maintains records of network configuration parameters.
• Monitors LAN performance and makes recommendations to alleviate any difficulties encountered.
• Identifies failing network electronics and coordinates their repair or replacement.
• Evaluates utilization of local area networking systems and recommends changes or improvement where necessary.
• Coordinates all installation and troubleshooting with the WAN specialist in the Technology Department.
• Serves as advisor to District administrators and WAN specialist on matters pertaining to local area networking.
• Provides input on the use of new technologies which may enhance LAN systems.
• Provides input to Building Services personnel in the planning and installation of electrical and data wiring relating to networks.
• Assists in the development of user manuals or instruction sheets.
• Provides site Computer Specialists with direct and indirect training on the use of LAN systems.
• Implements district-wide antivirus plan.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for contract services in reference to support of school site LAN systems as well as computing hardware connected to these networks.
• Uses personal transportation for District travel.
• Able to adjust normal working schedules to perform duties when required.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Two years of fulltime paid experience planning, designing, and administering computer networks in a NT computer network environment;

-AND-

High school graduation or the equivalent. 

(Substitution: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certificate or thirty (30) semester units of college-level coursework in computer science, programming, information systems, networking, or telecommunications.)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment)

• An appropriate, valid California driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Other Qualifications

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Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 52A.  Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees. 

For complete details visit Employee Benefits

THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%

• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.

• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.

• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.

• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level.  At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must submit the required proof of education and/or training with each application by uploading copies of a high school diploma, GED certification (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates.  If the required proof of education is not attached to the application you may be disqualified.  All relevant experience must be clearly indicated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.  Resumes will not be considered.

Closing Date: September 23, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. PST