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Job Title


Network Manager


Company : Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority


Location : St. Thomas, Ontario


Created : 2024-04-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location : St. Thomas, VI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00935 Department: Information Technology Division: Information Technology Opening Date: 02/02/2024 Closing Date: 2/12/2024 11:59 PM Atlantic (Canada) Job Summary Under general supervision of the Chief Information Officer, Network Manager administers the Intranet/Internet and the website of the Authority. Also responsible for managing the network staff of the Information Technology Department and for end user satisfaction of network resources. Because the Authority has a primary responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and may be expected to accept overtime on short notice during emergency conditions or power outages. Reasonable accommodations may be may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Coordinates activities for the network and system interfaces with the system manager to ensure proper access of users to the applications system Installs, configures and maintains organization's network Builds networks and maintains external and internal web presence Administers network and workstation security and virus protection Performs system backup on its external and internal web network servers Designs and supports server systems and supporting software Assigns and monitors tasks for network specialists and assistants Informs end users and management of any pending or emergency network down time, changes in end user environment or added or deleted features of the network Assists in the network usage training of end users Evaluates the performance of network specialists; sets performance guidelines and establishes standards for measuring productivity and efficiency of network staff Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of computer systems and methods Thorough knowledge of computer systems used at the installation Thorough knowledge of data communication-network services, protocols, data transmission, etc. Through knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the network environment and computer network administration field Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally, graphically and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and supervisor Skilled in inductive and deductive reasoning and a high degree of creativity and initiative Education & Experience Graduation from of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, communications or a closely related field, and at least six (6) years of experience in professional network administration work, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full time employees. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Government Employees Retirement System (GERS) Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance Personal Time Off (PTO) 457b Deferred Compensation Plan Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) #J-18808-Ljbffr