Public Transportation Services Corporation(PTSC)

Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bulletin No:
003808-006
Job Title:
NETWORK ENGINEER
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Salary Grade:
H1K
Salary Range:
$69,722 - $87,131 - $104,541
External/Internal:
EXTERNAL
Other Info:
This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate
Pool(QCP)
Basic Function
To oversee the engineering aspects of network systems (Local and Wide Area
Networks or Call-Processing) including design, development, installation,
configuration, testing, and maintenance of networks.
Example Of Duties

Performs work in either the local area network (LAN), wide area
network (WAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) environment or Cisco Unified
Communications (UC), Voice over IP (VOIP) and Private Branch
Exchange (PBX) environment

Designs, implements, recommends, manages, and maintains

LAN/WAN/WLAN information systems or Cisco UC Gateways, Cisco UC
Services, VOIP equipment and related services

Manages and maintains Nortel PBX equipment

Installs or supervises the installation of LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure,

hardware and operating systems or Cisco UC, VOIP and related system
hardware and software

Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves LAN/WAN/WLAN or Cisco UC,

VOIP, PBX and related system hardware and software problems

Evaluates network hardware or software; may conduct extensive onsite testing to ensure products meet standards before recommending
procurement

Assembles and evaluates information, and prepares reports,

correspondence, and other documentation dealing with network
feasibility, engineering design criteria, performance, and usage

Works or consults with users and consultants in preparing scopes of

work and requests for proposals related to procurement of
LAN/WAN/WLAN or Cisco UC, VOIP, PBX and related system
equipment, maintenance, and services

Prepares and maintains documentation for network cabling, backup

and disaster methodologies and procedures, and connectivity
infrastructure

Ensures that documentation is available and up to date

Coordinates services with outside agencies

Performs inspections on completed work

Provides technical advice, direction, assistance, and training to other

technical and non-technical staff

Supervises subordinate staff

Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro

are carried out

Requirements For Employment

Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science,

Engineering or related field

4 years experience in the design, development, use, and maintenance

of various computer systems including at least three years experience
in network systems (LAN/WAN) or telephone systems (PBX/Cisco UC
Call Manager)

Certification in network systems related to the area of assignment is

desirable

Valid California Class C driver license

Knowledge:

Theories, principles, and practices of management information

systems and specified application areas Network operating systems
such as Cisco Routing and Switching, Microsoft LYNC Server, Microsoft
Windows 2008, Microsoft NT Advanced Server, Microsoft LAN manager,
UNIX, Novell Netware and other networks related to the area of
assignment

Network architecture and design elements

WLAN RF fundamentals and network design elements

Voice administration and voicemail systems administration

Networked PBX environments

Advanced capabilities in computer hardware and peripherals

Advanced capabilities in computer software

Microcomputer and network security concepts

Project management techniques and tools

Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations

governing information systems for a public agency

Engineering mathematics and computer applications and

Documentation standards

Various trade journals, publications, and other technical resources for

evaluation of changing technology

Principles of supervision

Abilities:

Express technical information in a clear and simple way

Define problems, analyze situations, conduct research, give

recommendations, and implement solutions and alternatives based on
network infrastructure

Analyze and evaluate system changes to determine feasibility

Prepare, interpret, and understand detailed software and hardware

specifications and instructions

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies,

procedures, contracts, and budgets

Manage projects from conception to culmination

Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and

outside representatives

Prepare documentation, reports, and correspondence

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Supervise subordinate staff

Read, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to
participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination
of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related
experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online
Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the

following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments
can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m. on the closing date. (kf)
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
PTSC BENEFITS
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate
medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each
medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual
salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance
is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides
$50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in
amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides
employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of
disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 10 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on
approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and
dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a)
religious holiday.
Years of Service
Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years
20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year
25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year
30 days
Beginning of 16th + years
35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement

System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52,
based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible
dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership;
SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; US Savings Bond
Program; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible
work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
Supplemental Questions
1. Please indicate the dates and place of employment where you fulfilled
the required experience for this position.