IT Specialist II (REPOST)

Nimble; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Francisco Unified School District is seeking an IT Specialist II to support district-wide information technology services, including installation, configuration, operation, repair and maintenance of network servers, routers, firewalls, and switches.

The role requires a high school diploma plus a college degree in computer science or related field and at least three years of relevant experience, with CCNA or MCSE preferred and a CA driver's license for travel.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school plus college-level degree in computer science or related field, with three years of IT experience.
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of CA auto liability insurance; travel required with personal automobile.
• CCNA and/or MCSE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and provide services in installation, configuration, operation, repair and maintenance of network servers, routers, firewalls and switches.
• Coordinate, monitor and resolve daily work order requests and assign tasks to staff.
• Provide technical guidance and support to end-users district-wide; assure proper network security.
• Oversee and perform data mapping and warehousing functions.

Skills

Network administration

Technical support

Data mapping

Warehousing

CCNA MCSE preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco routers

Network switches

Firewall appliances

Job description

OVERVIEW OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) community includes 15 schools supporting 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.

Our mission is that in partnership with our community, SSFUSD will provide exceptional instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable and accessible opportunities and resources to further support our diverse student body so that students are equipped to learn, thrive, navigate their future with purpose, and impact their community.

In February 2024, the School Board for SSFUSD adopted our new Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan, which lays out our updated mission, core values, our promise to all students (our “Portrait of a Graduate”), and five strategic priorities to help us bring this promise to life.

We are united in our commitment to this vision, and are looking for mission-aligned educators to join us in bringing this vision to life.

LINK TO FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW:

IT Specialist II

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology, coordinate, monitor and provide a variety of specialized services in the installation configuration, operation, repair and maintenance of network servers, routers, firewalls and switches and related equipment; coordinate, monitor and resolve daily work order requests and assign tasks to staff as required; provide technical guidance and support to end-users district wide; assure proper network security; oversee and perform data mapping and warehousing functions.

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by a college-level degree in computer science or a related field and three years of experience in the installation configuration, maintenance and repair of computer systems, networks, peripherals and related equipment.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California driver’s license and proof of current California auto liability insurance at time of appointment, and throughout employment in this classification.

Personal automobile for job-related travel.

CCNA and/or MCSE preferred.

Details for this vacancy are as follows:

District Office - Technology Office

8 hrs/day; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Monday - Friday

Please note, this position is reposted until filled. Once a sufficient number of qualifying applications are received to move forward with the recruitment process, this posting will close.

Application Screening and Recruitment Process:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• This recruitment is conducted in accordance with a merit-based selection process, consistent with California public sector hiring practices.
• Advancement is based on qualifications, examination results, and other job-related criteria.
• Applications will be screened to verify minimum qualifications. Only those candidates who meet the requirements and pass screening will advance.

Examination and Interview Process:

Candidates who successfully pass application screening will be required to participate in the following recruitment testing phases:

• Written Examination Date: TBD
• Performance Examination Date: TBD
• Panel Interview Date: TBD

Please note:

• Requests for alternate or rescheduled testing or interview dates will not be granted.
• Candidates are expected to be available for all scheduled components of the recruitment testing process.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The South San Francisco Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 0410)

No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 4030)