NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR-Plymouth

 

EDUCATION: Associate's Degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering Technology, Computer Science or equivalent is required; technical training in network infrastructure equipment preferred, adequate experience and technical training may be substituted for college education.

EXPERIENCE: Five to eight year's experience in a related field required; customer service experience and network infrastructure equipment required. Expected to have some experience and/or training with Linux and OpenSource solutions; experience in networking multiple operating systems preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and monitoring of network infrastructure to resolve problems and develop solutions is necessary; knowledge of telephone system and related modes of operation and how to deploy desktop hardware and software is essential; knowledge of project and process management disciplines is required; Basic knowledge of Symantec BackupExec, MS Exchange, SNMP management & Terminal Services preferred. A strong knowledge of wireless, encryption, firewalls, and VPN technology is preferred. Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator (MCITP) are preferred.

ABILITIES/SKILLS: Must have a valid NH driver's license and have computer skills, be organized, productive and responsible; must be able to communicate effectively with people by phone, in writing or in person; must be able to interface effectively with internal departments and outside services vendor; must be flexible and able to handle varied work assignments and schedules; must have the ability to troubleshoot both equipment and network problems and implement solutions; must be physically able to lift, bend, and work on ladders to install network infrastructure equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Extensive travel throughout the Cooperative territory is required. Will require weekend and after hours work on occasion.

Assistance with power restoration efforts required. If necessary, during regular business hours employees will be assigned functions to support power restoration and for some employees that may be different from their normal duties. In addition, such assistance may require working nights, weekends and holidays which may involve considerable extra hours. In order to meet this working condition, all employees are required to provide a personal phone number where they may be reached after hours. This number will only be used for internal purposes.

 

Education:                       

 

BS Degree in forestry or related field from an accredited college required. Should have or be able to acquire a NH Pesticide Applicators License in Herbicide and NH Arborist Certification within one year from date of hire.

Experience:                   

 

Five years experience in right-of-way maintenance clearing with a utility or equivalent in a construction/operations area is required.  Must maintain a current driver's license.

Job Knowledge:          

Must be able to work effectively and have the ability to read and understand construction drawings, maps, chemical formulations and instruction manuals for use of cutting and chemicals.  Should be skilled in areas of verbal and written communications with the Cooperative membership and contractors.  Should acquire and maintain a working knowledge of easements and permits along with all State, Federal and local regulations and guidelines pertaining to Vegetation Management.

Abilities: 

 

Must have skills to assist in the activities of the right-of-way clearing section; including budgeting, scheduling of day-to-day assignments, contract services, and developing competitive terms and conditions for bid specifications and contracts.  Must have proficient math skills for performing calculations in field and office applications.

Working Conditions:

 

Individual will be exposed to a wide variety of working conditions, which range from office work to outside inspections of right-of-way throughout the Cooperative system.  Travel is required in the responsibilities and representation of the Cooperative at various professional and association meetings.  Overtime is also required especially during severe storm related conditions, and when seasonal workloads become great.

Assistance with power restoration efforts is required of all employees. It may be required during regular business hours that employees will be assigned functions to support power restoration and for some employees that may be different from their normal duties.  In addition; such assistance may require working nights, weekends and holidays which may involve considerable extra hours. In order to meet this working condition, all employees are required to provide a personal phone number where they may be reached after hours.  This number will only be used for internal purposes.

APPLY TO:  Jackie Thompson,  HR Dept., Plymouth HQ