This is technical, administrative, and supervisory work managing the data center in the Supervisor of Elections Office. An employee in this class provides full operational control for a large decentralized computer system. The Network includes smaller CPU's, and peripherals and networks tied into this system. Duties also include supervising subordinate technical staff, preparing and managing the division budget, and performing related departmental administrative tasks. Work is extremely independent in nature as this position serves as the department authority on computer related matters.
General supervision is received from an administrative supervisor on policies and procedures.
Assignments are made orally or in writing and work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations. Evaluates, plans, recommends and reviews long range enhancements for computer hardware, software and data communications equipment. Performs operational duties including but not limited to controlling systems database enhancements, systems security for users, tape libraries, maintenance of system, backup, transfer, and shutdown procedures. Troubleshoots, installs, monitors, maintains, diagnoses, tests, analyzes and perform corrective steps to resolve problems with network communications, software and hardware. Install new and updated versions of software, coordinates installation of all new hardware and data communications equipment such as new PC based tabulation software and hardware.