Director - Technology at Mendocino County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

7/23/2021 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
7/9/2021
Contact
Amy Adams
7074675017
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$433.75 - $597.93 per day as per Range E of the Management salary schedule
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months/220 days per year, beginning immediately pending successful fingerprint clearance, and submission of a recent tuberculosis test as required by the California Education Code.
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Mendocino County Office of Education is a public agency whose primary purpose is to provide educational leadership, resources and services to schools to ensure wide-ranging educational opportunities for all students. This mission is accomplished through cooperative efforts with teachers, school districts, families, and communities; through direct instructional programs and administrative services; and through coordination with the California Department of Education and other agencies.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, manages, coordinates and supervises the operations, functions and staff within the Technology Support Services Department including the maintenance of the wide-area network for 12 school districts, charter schools, operations, business applications including fiscal and school attendance for MCOE and school districts, programming, telecommunications, computer repair, customer support and related information technology services. Fosters the improvement and effective use of these systems and information technology by MCOE and school districts throughout the County.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field and 3-5 years of experience in network operations, network administration, and personal computer support with at least 3 years at a manager level; - Additional experience may substitute for some higher education. - Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), MCITP, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (CCIE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent certifications are preferred. The job requires specific experience in the design, and on-going support of a local and wide-area network, business procedures, managing technical personnel, and academic applications. • Working knowledge of Unix and SQL, the use of PC based servers and networking including wireless and wide area networks; • Experience with educational applications or school district work experience is preferred; • Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), MCITP, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (CCIE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent certifications are preferred; • Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License; • Provide proof of automobile insurability; • Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting twenty-five (25) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds with assistance. APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: • An online application; • A cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; • A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; • Three (3) current (within the last year) letters of recommendation; • A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts. Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.

BENEFITS Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 30 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to which both the employee and MCOE contribute. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


      • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field and 3-5 years of experience in network operations, network administration, and personal computer support with at least 3 years at a manager level; - Additional experience may substitute for some higher education. - Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), MCITP, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (CCIE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent certifications are preferred. The job requires specific experience in the design, and on-going support of a local and wide-area network, business procedures, managing technical personnel, and academic applications. • Working knowledge of Unix and SQL, the use of PC based servers and networking including wireless and wide area networks; • Experience with educational applications or school district work experience is preferred; • Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), MCITP, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (CCIE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent certifications are preferred; • Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License; • Provide proof of automobile insurability; • Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting twenty-five (25) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds with assistance. APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: • An online application; • A cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; • A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; • Three (3) current (within the last year) letters of recommendation; • A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts. Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.

      BENEFITS Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 30 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to which both the employee and MCOE contribute. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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          PLEASE UPLOAD ALL DOCUMENTS IN .PDF FORMATTING ***Interviews are tentatively set for July 27th, 28th, or 30th***