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JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NETWORK
ENGINEERING
LAST UPDATE: August 30, 2001
DESC. NO.: T1-2010
BASIC FUNCTION:
To direct and
supervise the activities of the Network Engineering Department and provide
technical knowledge of telecommunications programming, networks and projects to
meet the requirements of the organization's various Telecommunication Projects.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general
direction and with considerable latitude for independent judgment and
initiative:
1. Directs the
activities of the Network Engineering Department. Supervises, assigns work,
directs and checks the work of assigned personnel, including Senior
Communications Analyst, Communications Analyst and Analyst/Programmers;
instructs, orients and trains personnel.
2. Has responsibility
for the data communications portion of the organization's Telecommunications
Project, including the design, development, implementation, cost-effectiveness
evaluation, modification and maintenance of the telecommunication links to the
Computing Center and other host computers.
3. Designs and
implements measuring and monitoring equipment for the telecommunications
network (e.g., central batch panels, central measuring equipment, line and
modems testing/ monitoring equipment, etc.).
4. Evaluates, costs-out,
selects, and coordinates the installation of telecommunications equipment.
5. Evaluates and
coordinates the implementation of network connections to various locations
within the organization. Implements and maintains coaxial links as required for
terminal controllers and their associated terminals.
6. Assists in the
diagnosis of telecommunications problems, including hardware, software, and
telephone systems problems.
7. Provides systems
software in the telecommunications area for link control, network protocols,
testing communications equipment, bypassing temporary outages, enhancing
deficient programs, testing microcomputers, collecting data for
measurement/control, and similar purposes. Performs some design tasks at the
circuit level and on interfaces
8. Has responsibility
for analytical research related to continuous growth and enhancement of the
telecommunications networks. Prepares budgets for installations and
modifications as well as for current operations (personnel, travel and
conferences, training) for inclusion in the overall telecommunications
department budget. Has accountability for compliance with budget limits in
assigned parts of division budget. Recommends rate structures for
telecommunications facilities and services.
9. Designs and
implements data base or applications software for billing, network operations,
and analysis of division activity.
10. Keeps abreast of
trends as they relate to the field by self study, attending job related
seminars, courses or conferences which enhance personal development and
strengthen the user function.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general
direction from the Director of Information Services.
SUPERVISION
EXERCISED:
Makes'
recommendations on hiring, promotions, pay changes, disciplinary actions and
evaluates performance. Exercises considerable latitude with independent
judgment and initiative. Assumes the roles of director in their absence,
exercising direction and supervision of all departmental activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in
related discipline such as Computer Science or Engineering and 4-5 years of
related experience, preferably 3-4 years in a supervisory capacity; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.
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