Information Technology Analyst

Plaquemines Parish (LA); Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaquemines Parish Government is seeking a seasoned IT professional to oversee the parish-wide network infrastructure, providing high-level technical support for LAN/WAN, and supervising a team of technicians.

Under general supervision, the role analyzes data processing needs, plans system enhancements, and coordinates installation or modification of networks and related software. This is an essential, emergency-duty position reporting to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical or Microsoft certifications in computer technology or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience and supervisory experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
• Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision and hearing.
• Honest and exhibit good moral/ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and high-level support of parish-wide network infrastructure.
• Supervise technical staff handling work orders for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Analyze data processing requirements and plan system capabilities for projected workloads.
• Plan layout and installation of new systems or modifications.

Skills

Networking

Team supervision

Windows Server

Security basics

Job description

Under general supervision, performs professional and high-level technical support of the parish-wide network infrastructure with multi-user Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) communications technology; and the supervision of technical staff engaged in completing work order requests for troubleshooting, repair, upgrades, and maintenance of office computers, networking equipment, and related software applications. Analyzes data processing requirements to plan data processing system that will provide system capabilities required for projected workloads, and plans layout and installation of new system or modification of existing system. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Plaquemines Parish. Reports to the Director of Operations.

• Vocational/Technical or Microsoft certifications in computer technology, computer networking, or related field supplemented by five (5) or more years responsible experience in computer technology or related field as well as verifiable supervisory experience in one or more of these fields; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
• Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision and hearing.
• Must be honest and exhibit good moral/ethical behavior.

Applications for examinations shall be open to all persons irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. However, applicants who are residents of Plaquemines Parish shall be accorded over non-residents.

The Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for anyone requesting such accommodations.

Unless otherwise stated on the front of this announcement, there shall be no maximum age limit for admission to examinations. The minimum age limit shall be eighteen (18) years of age for any class of work in the Parish service requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.

The starting salary for this position is stated on the front side of this Job Announcement. All appointments in the classified service shall be made at the minimum rate or such other starting rate specifically authorized by the Commission. In cases where the applicant possesses exceptional qualifications directly related to the classification to which the applicant will be appointed, the Appointing Authority can recommend to the Director that the applicant be assigned up to step 15 for that class, not in excess of the midpoint for that range. Approval is required by the Director before the appointment becomes effective.

Plaquemines Parish Government pays all classified employees bi-weekly. Employees must have their pay directly deposited to their bank account(s). Employees’ payroll check stubs are mailed to the employee’s current address on file with the Civil Service Department.

The working test/probationary period for all positions shall be six months, unless otherwise stated on the front of this announcement. However, any six-month working test/probationary period may be extended for a maximum of six additional months in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

Any applicant may be disqualified if the applicant's past employment record is unsatisfactory as determined by the Civil Service Department.

Veteran Preference in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible.

If selected, as a condition of employment, applicants shall be required to satisfactorily participate in a post-offer medical examination which shall include drug testing.