HomeMy Public PortalAbout19-138 - Adopting a Revised Job Classification Specification for Network AdministratorRESOLUTION NO. 19-138
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING A REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
FOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (the MMBA) (Government Code § 3500 et seq.)
imposes on public employers and recognized employee organizations a "mutual obligation" to meet and
confer regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, and thereby freely
exchange information, opinions, and proposals to reach an agreement on matters within the scope of
representation; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management is authorized and directed
under provisions of Sections 2797.1 and 2797.3 of the Carson Municipal Code to prepare and
recommend position classification and compensation plans, after consultation with the affected
Directors, which becomes effective upon approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Rule 111 of the City of Carson Personnel Rules provides that modification to the
classification plan, embodied in Resolution No. 77-111, shall be made only after the Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management consults with the affected Directors and affected recognized employee
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carson desires to update the existing classification specification of
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to provide a current and accurate description of the various duties performed by
said position; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management has consulted with the
affected parties, and has met and conferred with the representatives of the affected recognized
employee organizations pursuant to its obligations under the MMBA, concerning the revised
classification specification for the NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS,
DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The revised classification specification for NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR,
attached hereto as Exhibit A assigned to the Carson Professionals and Supervisors Association (CPSA), is
hereby adopted.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and deem it
effective as of July 2, 2019, the same shall be in force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of July, 2019.
[Signatures on Following Page]
RESOLUTION NO. 19-138
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA j
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF CARSON j
CITY OF CARSON:
ATTEST:
Donesia Gause-Aldana, MMC, City Clerk
I, Donesia Gause-Aldana, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 19-138, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its
meeting held on July 2, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hicks, Davis—Holmes, Dear
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Robles, Hilton
Donesia Gause- Idana, MMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF CARSON
Class Specification
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
City Council Reso. No: 19-138
Bargaining Unit: Prof. Assn.
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary:
Under general supervision from the Information Technology Manager, provides support to city
staff and works with vendors to implement, maintain, and support telecommunication, Local
Area Network and Wide Area Network equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work
assignments.)
1. Evaluates, installs, supports, and maintains the City of Carson's Wide Area Network. Local Area
Networks, and telecommunications systems which include (but not limited to): Routers, Switches,
Firewalls, Proxies, Web Filters, STEM, Load Balancers, Cellular Boosters, WIFI, PBX, etc.
2. Evaluates, tests, installs, and implements new equipment, hardware and software technologies.
3. Confers with departments, determines requirements, develops specifications and request for
proposals, evaluates proposals, selects new products and manages project implementation
resources and schedules.
4. Trains technical staff and users of equipment and software.
5. Provides support for communications problems and interacts with vendors to resolve problems
and re-establish service (T1's, MPLS, WIFI, fiber circuits, etc.).
6. Designs and coordinates the installation of data/voice telecommunications cabling.
7. Administers central telephone switches, key systems, voice and data circuits and telecom
services (voicemail). Performs telephone adds, moves and changes at all City of Carson sites.
8. Manages network security services such as: VPN, STEM, IDSIIPS, WebSense, Firewall, etc.
9. Responsible for documenting, organizing, and maintaining network IP schema for City.
10. Administers and manages internal and external DNS and DHCP.
11. Administers and supports networking component for the City's internal labs (Senior Lab at
Community Center, Carson Park's computer lab and ONE STOP -Job Clearing House).
12. Responsible for all internal network data cable installation at the City.
13. Helps administers and supports Virtual Server Farm (VMWare) and AD.
14. Performs related duties as required.
Qualification -Guidelines:
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as
follows:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, telecommunications
management or related field and five(5) years full-time paid experience in the design, repair,
and maintenance of telecommunications, operating systems and computer systems. Experience
and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Knowledge of:
• Design, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of data
and telecommunications networks including equipment and services such as: Cisco
RESOLUTION NO. 19-138 (Exhibit A)
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CITY OF CARSON City Council Reso. No: 19-138
Class Specification Bargaining Unit: Prof. Assn.
FLSA: Exempt
switches, routers, hubs, bridges, firewalls, virtual private networks and gateways.
• Telecommunications systems and services including Avaya telephone switches; Voicemail
systems; cabling systems; voice, data and video circuits; and equipment and services from
telecommunications providers.
• Network data services and protocols including (but not limited to): T1, MPLS, BGP, OSPF,
EGRP, etc.
• Basic electronics required for wiring terminals, creating patch cables, RS232,
installing upgrades and memory in devices, ports, etc.
• Operation of a variety of computers and related equipment (Windows Servers, Windows 10,
AD, etc.)
• Knowledge of various network tools and sniffers (Puddy, Wireshark, etc.)
• WIFI knowledge of WAP's, Controllers, heat maps, channels, frequencies, etc.
• General record keeping practices.
• Basic purchasing practices and contract administration.
• Effective methods of report presentation.
• Office practices and procedures.
• City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Ski(j and/or Ability to:
• Evaluate telecommunication and computer hardware and software and make appropriate
recommendations for purchase of equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and solve complex network and telecommunications equipment and
software problems and repairs.
• Support complex telecommunications systems and services including telephone switches;
voicemail systems; cabling systems; voice, data and video circuits, and equipment and
services from telecommunication providers.
• Support complex systems and services including switches, routers, hubs, bridges, firewalls,
virtual private networks and gateways.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Operate a variety of computers and peripheral equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Identify and analyze problems and take effective corrective action.
• Compile, analyze and evaluate data.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
License:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Employees in this classification will be
enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program
which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-
case basis. Positions in this class normally:
RESOLUTION NO. 19-138 (Exhibit A)
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CITY OF CARSON City Council Reso. No: 19-138
Class Specification Bargaining Unit: Prof. Assn.
FLSA: Exempt
• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach and bend.
• Require the mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small
objects.
• Require the ability to stand for long periods.
• Perform work which involves the occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which
may weigh approximately 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
• May be required to work around electrical current and moving mechanical parts.
• Is subject to inside environment conditions.
• Required to work at a computer terminal for prolonged periods.
• May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of city
boundaries to attend meetings.
• May be required to drive city and/or personal vehicle in the scope of employment.
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-138 (Exhibit A)
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