BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the area administrator, the Network and Communications Specialist will provide leadership and expertise to the design and implementation of the highly technical network and communication infrastructure of the District.

Education:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited institution in telecommunications or a closely related field and three (3) years of telecommunications and cabling infrastructure experience.

Experience:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Technical knowledge of industry standards for designing, engineering, installing, maintaining, and testing outside and inside cable and fiber installations (BICSI, EIA/TIA, IEEE, ISO, AMP, and Corning). A working knowledge of: PBX, and KSU systems; digital, VoIP, analog, emergency phones, audio visual systems, security systems and network and communication wiring schemes.

ABILITY TO:
interpret, review and modify maps and blueprints, cabling. Ability to work on construction sites requiring closed toed shoes and hard hat.

Licenses/Certifications:

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must possess a valid driver's license and have (and maintain) an insurable driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier.

Other:

OTHER:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

CONTACTS:
Co-workers, students, other departmental staff, contractors and vendors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Collaborates in the design and implementation of the highly specialized and complex communication/cabling systems required to provide connectivity to Riverside Community College Districts existing, new and renovated building projects while maintaining budget constraints.
2. Acts as technical liaison during pre-bid job site visits, pre-constructions meetings, and construction progress meetings.
3. Conducts the review of blueprints, design documents, bid specifications and engineering documents relating to various systems.
4. Leadership role in daily communications with architects, construction team, Information Technology/Audio Visual contractors, electrical contractors, and security contractors.
5. Facilitates infield inspections and decisions regarding cable plant, telephony, distribution frame layouts, and cable pathway.
6. Participates in the selection of planning and design consultants.
7. Evaluates and monitors technical aspects of the budget for District projects.
8. Makes recommendations to management regarding improvements and efficiencies within the network and communications systems.
9. Directs the District cabling contractor to ensure all cabling projects are performed to industry standard.
10. Responsible for the configuration and installation of the District's PBX, VoIP, voicemail, and automated attendant systems, including, but is not limited to, moves, adds, changes and least cost routing.
11. In conjunction with factory trained technicians and in accordance with factory approved methodologies, is responsible for the installation and configuration of hardware and software on the District's central PBX equipment.
12. Review and approve monthly communications charges for all District services.
13. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
14. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
15. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:

Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued

Conditions of Employment:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month
employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve
months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The college provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for this benefit package.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.

Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Required Applicant Documents:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

Other Document:

Optional Applicant Documents:

Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Associate or Equivalent Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Other Document:

Effective Employment Date:

Anticipated start date: July 2023 or after

Application Deadline:

05-25-2023

Special Comments:

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 3rd or the 4th week of June.

Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.

An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.

All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.

Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.

Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.

The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources & Employee Relations at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

Application Types Accepted:

Classified/Management/Confidential Application