Information Technology Administrator
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Description: Judicial Branch is employing Information Technology Administrator right now, this position will be designated in Virginia. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Information Technology Administrator performs Circuit-wide professional and administrative work related to network and telecom systems. The incumbent serves as the assistant systems administrator for the Office of the Circuit Executive and technical consultant for all systems and communication devices within the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The Information Technology Administrator advises courts regarding equipment and systems hardware, applications, services, policies, procedures, and their implementation. The incumbent supports the integrated data and telecommunications cabling infrastructure and voice systems. The incumbent troubleshoots and resolves operational, software, hardware, and network-related problems.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
See Qualifications section.
DUTIES:
Supports network servers, network switches and routers, large digital systems, electronic key systems, video conferencing, ISDN, PRI, and all desktop, laptop and tablet computing devices. Administers and supports circuit-wide telephone systems, cellular devices and courtroom technology. Administers and supports audio/web conference bridge, fax and copier systems, and dictation systems.
Provides technical support and guidance related to voice switches, voice-over-IP technology, voice mail, voice recognition, video conferencing, teleworking technology, and equipment connections to the data network.
Performs cost analysis of proposed solutions. Prepares recommendations, justifications, and budgetary requests. Prepares requests for proposals. Performs in-depth analysis of technical and contractual documents and specifications to ensure requirements are met. Participates in contract negotiations, awards, contract acceptance process, and contract modification discussions. Coordinates transition/implementation plans with judges, court unit executives, court staff, contractors, and vendors, as required.
Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations on the court's network and telecommunication and systems. Gives technical briefings to judges, court unit executives, and other staff on new systems, equipment, services, policies, and procedures. Provides training as necessary.
Conducts meetings with judges, unit executives, and court staff to determine technology requirements, ensures systems are designed to enhance court operations, efficiencies and meet user requirements and expectations. Develops plans (short and long range) for system and service installation.
Develops transition and replacement plans for outdated equipment, systems, technology, and services. Oversees the removal and appropriate disposal of outdated equipment. ·
Develops and manages the annual telecommunications budget. Oversees the entire procurement process for technology equipment and service purchases.
Oversees the maintenance, programming, and testing of equipment and systems to ensure proper operation. Generates and reviews reports to ensure systems are engineered appropriately to handle traffic volume. Performs programming changes for additions, moves, deletions, and other related changes.
Develops and maintains reference materials, technical manuals and user documentation for all systems. Maintains a database of inventory, services and lines, maintenance schedules, and warranty and support information. Monitors contractual services for renewal or competition. Coordinates all repairs.
Develops procedures and protocols that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, security, and availability of the telecommunication and network systems. Develops plans for disaster recovery and/or prevention.
Provides day-to-day office automation help-desk support for equipment, network, and software applications.
Participates in the Judiciary's Telecommunications User Group and Network Systems Information Technology Groups.
Performs other duties as assigned or necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a BachelorÂ's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or in a field related to Telecommunications.
A minimum of five years of specialized experience that has provided thorough knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and techniques of networking and telecommunications, including the latest developments in systems hardware and software for voice, long distance, cellular, facsimile, data systems, protocol and frame relay switches, and VoIP, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-28.
Candidate must have demonstrated VoIP technology experience in areas such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions.
Broad knowledge of voice communication architecture (reading blueprints), including ISDN trunking and voice telephone switching.·
Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with a priority focus on delivering excellent customer service are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
An advanced degree with focus on network technology, telecommunications, etc. is highly preferred.
Cisco CCNA certification or CCNA-Voice certification is highly preferred.
CCNP or CCVP certification is highly preferred.
MCSE certification preferred.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Application packages will be reviewed to determine if they meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If the minimum qualifications for this job are met, the application package will be reviewed to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of the accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
BENEFITS:
Employees of the U.S. Courts are not classified under civil service; however, they are entitled to the same benefits as other Federal employees such as paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, long term care insurance, retirement, and Thrift Savings Plan.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Appointment to position is provisional pending suitability determination by the court based on the results of an extensive 10-year background investigation, which is repeated every five years. Employees of the United States Court of Appeals are Â"Excepted AppointmentsÂ" and considered Â"At-Will,Â" and therefore serve at the pleasure of the court. A six-month probationary period will be required. Employees are required to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposits. Reimbursement for interview-related travel expenses and relocation is not provided.
The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, recurring bending, stretching, reaching, crouching, lifting of moderately heavy equipment and items, and moving of moderately heavy furniture. Duties require working irregular and non-business hours and may occur at off-site locations or temporary duty stations. Occasional travel within and outside the circuit is required.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown; any of these actions may occur without any prior written or other type of notice.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This position will be started on: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:36:33 GMT
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