Posting ID#: RR-122111

Date: May 5, 2025

POSITION: Network Engineer

LOCATION: Information Technology Department

OPEN TO: Employees of Carson City School District and external applicants.

APPLICATION PERIOD: Closes May 19, 2025 OR Opened until filled.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary Range: $72,735.00 to $94,090 (8 hours per day, 12 months per year) with benefits according to the classified negotiated agreement. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave. The prior position must be similar in nature and written verification of employment from the previous employer must be submitted to Human Resources upon employment. Per Administrative Regulation No. 311.1.

APPLICATION: Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application will could include:

Cover letter
Resume
Copy of High School Diploma, or High School transcript, or GED Certificate, or degree from a higher education college/university is preferred.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or the equivalent is preferred. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Business and Educational Applications, Backup software; Database software; Development software; Internet software; Remote Support software; Content Management systems; Workorder systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Microsoft, Novell, or Cisco networking certification wherein the incumbent has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed below. Bilingual preferred.

Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen, physical, and lift test.

This is a <new/replacement> position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling (775) 283-2130.

Carson City School District
Job Description

Job Title: Network Engineer
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Director of Innovation and Technology
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Director of Innovation and Technology
Prepared Date: 3-26-2022

Summary
Provides high-level technical and professional expertise in planning, designing, implementing, managing, monitoring, troubleshooting, securing, and documenting the network infrastructure. Provides district-wide technical leadership, project planning and implementation, support and assistance resolving complex problems associated with network infrastructure, including but not limited to: routers, switches, vlans, wireless, VOIP, firewalls, remote access, mobile devices, network design, traffic analysis and security. Performs work of moderate difficulty involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of all district information and communications technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks.
Install, configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/WLAN equipment and communication links (Ex: Servers, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Access Points, Controllers, Plant Wiring).
Monitor and maintain network performance, reliability, availability, integrity, and security.
Maintain currency of software, operating systems, firmware, and apply patches and updates.
Establish, document, and enforce configuration standards and policies.
Planning, engineering, implementing, monitoring and managing the security arrangements for the protection of information and communications technology in alignment with the district’s cybersecurity plan.
Identify and resolve or mitigate network security risks and respond to security incidents.
Provide recommendations for network design, LAN/WAN/WLAN equipment, communication links, hardware, software and tools to monitor and manage the network.
Develop and maintain technical documentation related to information and communications technology (Ex: Configurations and Network Topology).
Communicate and coordinate planned and unplanned service outages to staff.
Maintain updated knowledge of complex hardware, software and technologies used within the district (Ex: Cisco, VMWare, Microsoft, Aruba) by seeking out educational opportunities.
Provide training and assistance to down level department staff members as appropriate.
Analyze and optimize network applications, services and protocols, developing solutions to relieve and prevent network traffic congestion.
Coordinate third-party maintenance for information and communications technology.
Consults with internal and external stakeholders to resolve problems.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful applicant must possess or obtain their Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification within 12 months of starting employment.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Business Applications, Network Applications, Network Operating Systems, Network Analysis, Monitoring Software, and Routing Protocols; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence. Microsoft, Novell, or Cisco networking certification. Original Social Security Card.

Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must report to work on campus\assigned site.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The Carson City School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment. Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 283-2130.