Computer Management Specialist Job at the US Embassy in Pretoria

Introduction

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking an individual for the position of Computer Management Specialist in the Information System Center (ISC).
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications Required:

NOTE:  ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.

Items 1- 5 are ALL REQUIRED

1.      Education:  Completion of a secondary school and three years IT degree is required.
2.      Experience:  Minimum five years managing Server 2003, or newer OS, and WAN/LAN telecom server based, active directory, networking telecoms
       systems is required.  Including 3 years performing SharePoint maintenance and design, and 2 years providing IT Classroom instruction in any IT
       subject and 2 years as database admin and maintenance is required
3.      OR:  In the absence of the three years IT degree, completion of a secondary school and, an additional three years relevant IT experience for a total of
       8 is required.
4.      Language: -          English level IV (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required.
5.      Knowledge:
-          Excellent knowledge of LAN/WAN networking operations and systems analysis and design is required.
-          SharePoint Design and Administration is required.
-          Thorough understanding of how IT applications support Business Processes is required.
-          Microsoft suite software and operating systems currently used by DoS such as MS Office 2010, MS Exchange, Active Directory SQL Server and Server
        2003 or newer are required.
6.      Skills and Abilities:
-          Ability to maintain a server based network with minimal supervision is required.
-          Ability to troubleshoot network communications is required.
-          Ability to communicate effectively is required.
-          Ability to instruct others individually and in groups is required.
-          Ability to establish priorities to ensure projects completed is required.
-          Excellent organizational, recordkeeping, and professional interpersonal skills are required.
Job Specification
Basic Function of Position:

This position is responsible for administration, operation, and management of Web PASS for the entire mission (including the Embassy in Pretoria and Consulates Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg).  The incumbent maintains all Web PASS servers and Web PASS workstation applications.  He/she is required to visit each Consulate once a year for PASS and IT training/assistance.  The incumbent acts as the sections purchasing agent and trainer/coordinator for the ISC and all Mission computer/software related courses.  He/she is a SharePoint designer.  Additionally, this position is responsible for Database Administration tasks to include but not limited to Contacts Management database assistance and event support.

How to Apply:

Forward resume including cover letter by e-mail ONLY to: HRRecruitment@state.gov and include in the Subject line: Computer Management Specialist, VA 14-001.


Deadline: 20/01/2014