General Definition of Work

Under the supervision of the Director I - Information Technology, the System Administrator is responsible for installing, upgrading and monitoring software and hardware; maintaining the operating systems, business applications, security tools, web-servers, email, PCs, local and wide area networking both hardware and software and mid-range server hardware.

Essential Functions

• Review and maintain existing application systems and programs
• Review manual operation and making recommendations for adaptation to computerize systems
• Define user tasks and goals in terms of a computerized systems, translating to an appropriate computer language, keying and testing programs
• Provide instruction and support in the use of software and equipment to users and operational staff
• Certify data integrity of centralized data bases
• Operate various computers, scanners, and related equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern techniques in system design and analysis
• General knowledge of several computer languages
• Thorough knowledge of Active Directory
• General knowledge of operation, uses and capabilities of computers, and related equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a community college with major work in computer science
• Considerable experience in computer operation and programming