INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II (CABLING/ AV SPECIALIST) (CLASS CODE 0163)
City of New OrleansAbout the role
Posting number: 11565/0163
Department: City Wide
Job classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II (CABLING/ AV SPECIALIST) (CLASS CODE 0163)
Posting type: Open
Categories: IT and Computers
Summary
Advanced technical, professional and administrative work in designing, integrating, and managing telecommunications, audio/visual (A/V) and data communications technology systems and related infrastructure for the Sewerage and Water Board. Work includes the overseeing, installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems and A/V technologies. Work also includes overseeing various types of cabling, supporting A/V systems used in conference rooms, training rooms, and public-facing meeting spaces, and ensuring reliable functionality during all public meetings; and related work as required.Examples of duties
EITHER:
(1) Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, telecommunication or a closely related field from an accredited college or university* and one (1) years of progressively responsible experience in structured cabling, low-voltage systems and audio/visual installation. Work must have included hands-on installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of copper, fiber optic and A/V systems.
OR
(2) Associate’s Degree in computer science, telecommunication or a closely related field from an accredited college or university* and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in structured cabling, low-voltage systems and audio/visual installation. Work must have included hands-on installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of copper, fiber optic, and A/V systems.
OR
(3) Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in structured cabling, low-voltage installation and audio/visual system support. Work must have included installation, routing, termination, testing, or maintenance of commercial cabling infrastructure and A/V technologies.
Qualifications
A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.Supplemental information
THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHANA PARKER AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.
DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Public safety employees such as commissioned law enforcement officers hired by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), firefighters hired by the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), emergency medical technicians hired by the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) and the recruits for these positions hired by these departments are excluded from this provision. Airport employees are excluded from this provision if the actual domicile of the employee is nearer to the employee’s job site than the distance from the job site to the nearest point of Orleans Parish.
Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.
DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT (SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD):
Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). **Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into a
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