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INTERDEPARTMENTAL
PROMOTION EXAMINATION NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR I
APPLICATIONS
ACCEPTED CONTINUOUSLY EXAM
DATES:
THIS EXAM WILL BE SCHEDULED PERIODICALLY.
CANDIDATES WITH APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL OF
THE NEXT SCHEDULED EXAM DATE. STARTING
SALARY/RANGE:
$30,000 Madison-Oneida
BOCES
(2008) VACANCIES:
The eligible list, established as a result of this examination,
will be used to fill existing vacancies, and all other vacancies as they
occur in this title, under the jurisdiction of the Oneida County
Commissioner of Personnel. In
accordance with Section 52 of the Civil Service Law, preference in
appointment will be given to employees permanently employed in an Appointments
to a School, Library, Town, Village or other Civil Service jurisdiction
will be limited to those persons holding permanent competitive status
within the civil division only. DUTIES:
Responsible for administering, and participating in the maintenance
and operation of computer networks. The
work involves analyzing hardware and software network problems, testing,
and installing networking equipment, building network file servers,
researching new products, and coordinating workshops.
The incumbent performs related work as required. SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid SENIORITY
CREDIT:
Computation of
seniority points will begin from the date of original entry in the
permanent classified service, of the jurisdiction in which promotion is
sought. Points will be added to an eligible score, as follows: *Less
than 1 year-
0 points
Rated
Evaluation of Training and Experience:
You will complete a questionnaire that asks for specific
information on your information technology education (formal degrees,
IT-related training courses, certifications) and experience.
You will also be asked to briefly describe a significant
achievement in each of the job's areas and to provide the name and contact
information for someone who can verify your information.
The information you provide about your experience will be rated
against the following areas: Computer
Programming, Help
Desk, User Support, Network Administration, Data Communications,
Telecommunications, and Microcomputer Repair. 1.
Logical Reasoning and
Interpreting Instructions for Computer-Related Positions-These
multiple-choice questions test for ability to reason logically and
interpret instructions in a computer-related context.
They cover verbal and quantitative reasoning, flowchart
interpretation and applying written directions.
The verbal and quantitative reasoning questions include logical
implications (e.g., if A and B, then C) and relations (e.g., greater
than). Knowledge
of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is necessary, but
neither mathematical sophistication nor computational speed is needed.
The interpreting instructions questions provide the instructions
and specific rules for applying them.
All the information needed to answer the questions is presented
with the questions. 2.
User Support and Training-This
simulation exercise requires candidates to assume the role of a staff
member in a Help Desk support unit.
Candidates will be presented with a user's problem.
During the course of handling the problem, candidates will be
required to: demonstrate communication skills, apply troubleshooting
practices and tools, determine the appropriate level of training needed by
the user, and educate the user on the proper use of computers. 3.
Working Effectively with
Others to Solve Job-Related Problems-
This simulation exercise requires candidates to assume the role of
a staff member in an Information Technology work group who is working with
colleagues during a time of change in policy or procedure, in a particular
agency. During
the exercise, candidates will be required to deal with obstacles within
the working environment, which includes peer relations and the demands of
handling multiple tasks.
Candidates will be required to demonstrate the ability to be
flexible, creative and persistent as a team player.
They will also need to demonstrate the ability to cooperate, show
initiative, and establish positive working relationships with peers and
administrators. CALCULATORS
ARE PERMITTED:
Unless specifically prohibited, candidates are permitted to use
QUIET, hand-held, solar- or battery-powered calculators.
Devices with typewriter keyboards, such as computers,
spell-checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language
translators, dictionaries and any similar devices are PROHIBITED. RETEST
POLICY:
Candidates must wait six months
before being allowed a retest. WAIVER:
If a candidate has previously passed an IT Qualifying Test prepared
by the New York State Department of Civil Service and using the same test
plan as announced, the qualifying test may be waived.
A candidate requesting such a waiver must submit verifiable
evidence of passing the qualifying test, including the name of the New
York State Civil Service agency that administered the test and the test
date. ELIGIBLE
LISTS:
Candidates who meet the qualifications, and pass this examination,
will have their names placed on the Eligible List, in the order of final
scores, regardless of the date on which they filed or took the test.
The names of qualified candidates will remain on the Eligible List
for one year.
Appeal of ratings will not be allowed, as the opportunity for
re-test exists. TERMINATION
OF THE PROGRAM:
Oneida County Department of Personnel reserves the right to
terminate this special recruitment program at any time, and re-establish a
program of periodic testing for this title.
** Issued: 10/29/08 |
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Paulette Z. Nickerson, LMSW |
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Oneida County Personnel
Department |
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