Network Specialist Intern

Job Title: Network Specialist Intern

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Group: Hourly

Primary Purpose: Under close supervision, performs moderately complex computer systems support work to include installing, configuring and supporting the Windham School District (WSD) local area network (LAN) and network computer systems. Assists in maintaining network hardware and software.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

Be enrolled in an accredited college or university with a declared major of computer science, management information systems or a related field.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with computers, operating systems, networks and install application software.

Skills in effective communication.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist with performing computer system support and network maintenance functions.

2. Assist with installation, configuration and troubleshooting computer hardware and software.

3. Assist with the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of LAN components such as router, hubs, switches, and servers.

4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy Reports, and Law:

5. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

6. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

7. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

8. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard. Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.