Systems Administrator 5
Current* Applies advanced, extensive knowledge and skills in multiple integrated specialties, and contributes to the development of new knowledge related to local area network (LAN) systems, hardware and software. * Manages technical issues that are very complex, impact a very large number of users, demand a very large amount of resources, are of very long duration and/or very high risk, with significant effects in multiple integrated areas. Develops solutions that are creative, effective, and enduring, and designs/creates programs, data structures and reports related to the area of network administration. * Leads and mentors teams and individuals, directs or supervises staff at lower technical levels, leads small groups, is the principal advocate within the county for a particular function, represents county on technical matters in local and regional groups, and initiates significant improvements in work correlated with local area network (LAN) systems, hardware and software. * Applies and leads others in applying a working knowledge of project planning, management and methodologies in projects that incorporate local area network (LAN) systems, hardware and software. * Acts independently, with considerable discretion to act and make decisions independently in very complex projects and tasks. Displays an advanced understanding of complicated issues, recognizing impacts to a large number and/or wide range of users, consequences of taking risks, and short and long term implications. Considers financial and other impacts of assigning valuable resources. Initiates work to obtain desired results. * Demonstrates advanced, rigorous thinking skills on challenging, difficult issues. Uses thinking skills that involve analyzing, prioritizing, abandoning prejudices and previous ideas, and applying practical considerations. Delivers at an advanced level of competency in multiple specialties and roles related to the area of network administration.