Job/Position DescriptionNetwork Specialist IPerforms moderately complex (journey-level) computer systems support work. Work involves providing customer support for agency information technology systems and operating automated office equipment in a stand-alone, network, or mainframe environment. May train others and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsTroubleshoots and resolves computer-related problems. Sets up equipment for employee use and performs or ensures proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software. Installs, maintains, moves, and assists in testing and upgrading new and existing hardware or software.Provides customer service and answers user inquiries regarding computer software, hardware operation, and the use and interface of systems and software applications. Performs procedures for backup, recovery, and archival of files stored on the network. Communicates with vendors, users, management, and network. programming staff. Serves as contact for remote network locations to obtain clarification of problems and to identify solutions or corrective actions. Assists in preparing training courses and providing user support and training in the use of available hardware, software, and utilities. Assists in maintaining the network's physical and logical structures and in installing and testing hardware and software. Assists in performance tuning and capacity planning activities to enhance the performance of the network resources and in maintaining network support software. Assists in or conducts product evaluations of upgraded or new hardware and software and identifies strengths, weaknesses, and potential benefits to the agency. Assists in maintaining the operating system and security software utilized on the network, including the addition of new users to the network and establishment of rights and privileges. Performs related work as assigned. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsValid driver's license Knowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of network facilities and data processing techniques; of personal computer hardware and software; of network operating system and security software; and of performance monitoring and capacity management tools. Ability to recognize, analyze and resolve network and computer systems problems. Ability to use IBM or Dell personal computers or laptops released by manufacturers within the last four years and Microsoft Office 2016, Office 365, or 2019 including Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Visio (or equivalent) and computer systems problems.Initial Screening CriteriaOne yearand#146;s experience in pc troubleshooting and customer service.One yearand#146;s experience in technical (computer) support providing direct end-user technical support and desk-side PC repair services with a heavy emphasis on excellent customer service.Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is generally preferred. Education and full-time paid work experience in relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a year-for- year basis. Additional InformationRequires travel 65% of the time within the region using personal or rented transportation. Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight lodging. Selected applicant must be able to move 50 pounds of computer equipment on https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=592749 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.