<p>The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy.  This position is located in the Network Communication Services Section. Req. 221173</p> <p>The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. </p> <p>This position is an entry- to mid-level network operations role within the Office of Technology Services (OTS) - Network Communication Services (NCS) Core and Data Center Network Operations. The incumbent assists in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of moderately complex core, backbone, and data center infrastructure under OTS responsibility.  This position is designed to develop technical skills through approved instruction and hands-on experience, with the goal of mastering foundational and emerging network technologies relevant to the OTS enterprise environment.</p> <p>The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:</p> <ul> <li>Overseeing the state's capital construction program </li><li>Working to provide state and federal grants for community development </li><li>Development of the state budget </li><li>Providing technology services </li><li>Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services </li><li>Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes </li></ul> <p>Two years of experience in information technology; OR</p> <p>Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR</p> <p>An associate's degree in information technology; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</p> <p>Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any area. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any area.</p> <p>NOTE:</p> <p>A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.</p> <p>NOTE:</p> <p>Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Installing and configuring layer 2 switches in the data center and backbone, including basic port and VLAN settings under guidance from senior personnel  </li><li>Running and organizing fiber and copper cabling in network closets and infrastructure spaces  </li><li>Providing timely and accurate order and project closure updates to maintain accurate billing, inventory, and network documentation  </li><li>Participating in small-scope deployments or changes to core infrastructure under the direction of higher-level staff  </li><li>Coordinating with other OTS teams, customers, or vendors as instructed •Providing limited guidance to junior personnel on basic provisioning tasks  </li><li>Assisting higher-level staff with configuration of layer 3 devices, subnets, and routing in the data center and backbone environments  </li><li>Troubleshooting basic layer 2/3 network connectivity or configuration issues in the data center and backbone  </li><li>Restoring services through equipment resets, port changes, or basic configuration modifications  </li><li>Replacing failed hardware components or patch cables as directed  </li><li>Providing Tier 2 support for EUC field and helpdesk staff when escalated issues relate to core infrastructure  </li><li>Study industry-standard models such as the OSI model and apply knowledge to job duties  </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.  </p> <p>Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Associate Engineer 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.</p> <p>Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p> <p>To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.</p> <ul> <li>Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. </li></ul> <p>Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers.  Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.  New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.</p> <p>Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.</p> <p>For further information about this posting, please contact:</p> <p> Erica R. Gay</p> <p> HR Specialist</p> <p> Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources</p> <p>email: Erica.Gay@la.gov</p>