Tuesday, March 03, 2020

Senior Computer Technician - Danbury Library

Senior Computer Technician - Danbury Library. $35.47 - $37.34/per hour. Full time: 35 hours per week. Statement of Duties: Under the general direction of the Library Director, the employee is responsible for providing expertise in executing the long-term technology strategy in support of the Libraries’ mission. This employee will facilitate a regular schedule of technology programming for patrons, as well as regular staff training when necessary. This individual will lead the support and administration of the integrated library system software, and will collaborate with the UX Librarian where applicable. They will maintain awareness of and implement new technologies that support the Libraries’ research, learning and access agendas. The candidate supervises a department including a full-time technician and part-time clerks. Responsible for the Libraries’ computing infrastructure of staff and public access computers and AV room/event support. Regularly communicates and collaborates with the City’s technical staff, escalating issues as necessary.
     Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or related field and three plus (3+) years of prior related work experience in computer hardware and software technology; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job in the sole determination of the City. All pertinent certifications must be up to date.
     Knowledge: Intensive knowledge of the following programs is preferred: Envisionware, James, printerON, Microsoft Office, Windows and Mac Operating Systems, Vipre, Centurion, bibliotheca, Comprise, Meraki, III. Knowledge of printer driver installation, workstation setup, network setup and troubleshooting. VMware administration experience. Working knowledge of firewalls, servers, networks, and operating systems. Well versed in windows environment, Server 2008 to current.
     Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot, prioritize, diagnose and resolve computer and technology problems quickly and efficiently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate to patrons, staff, and vendors with a wide variety of technology experience. Must possess a strong customer orientation and provide technical support as requested and explain complex topics in layman’s terms. Ability to work independently in a detailed and organized manner. Ability to prioritize a large workload and multitask.
     Skills: Must be comfortable with technical writing to produce documentation about infrastructure design, quality standards, testing procedures, and other essential project information. Excellent customer service and teaching skills. Ability to collaborate and communicate with a variety of staff and patrons with varying levels of technical knowledge.
     For the full job description, please visit: https://www.danbury-ct.gov/employment/
     Application Submission: Applications are available at the Human Resources Dept., 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 or at https://www.danbury-ct.gov/employment/. Qualified applicants must submit a completed original application with three copies (total of 4 copies) to Human Resources no later than 6:00 pm on Monday March 23, 2020. Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or humanresources@danbury-ct.gov if you need assistance or if you have any general questions. EEO/M/F/D/V