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Job Description

Division/Department: MIS

Location: Absentee Shawnee Tribe
                2025 Gordon Cooper Dr.
                 Shawnee, OK. 74801

Job Title: IT Analyst

Reports To: Rico Coon (MIS Manager)

Type of Position: Full-Time (Hourly)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of the position is to provide expertise in the area of Local and Wide Area Networking services for the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex. He/she will work with the Director on the implementation of new technologies such as field installations and upgrade initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists computer systems administrators in the resolution of Wide and Local Area Networking problems.
• Researches, tests, evaluates and recommends voice and data telecommunications hardware and software as well as telecommunications systems and products: Identifies areas of operation which need upgraded equipment such as modem, routers hubs, bridges, fiber optic cables and data cabling.
• Keeps abreast of current and ongoing data communications technology in order to provide state-of-the-art operations requirements for the Tribe.
• Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability and compatibility with existing systems using equipment such as computer terminal, desktop computers, modem testing software and network analyzers. Analyzes test data and recommends hardware of software for purchase. Develops and writes procedures for installation, use, selection, solving problems of telecommunications hardware and software, and recommending Information Technology purchases. Monitors system performance. Knowledge of Linux, Exchange, Windows XP, VISTA is helpful but not required.
• Oversee or assist in the installation of computer hardware and may perform minor equipment repairs.
• Knowledge of current and practices and techniques in the provision of Local Area and Wide Area Networks.
• Knowledge of on-line real-time and automated network management tools and applications.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with staff members at all organizational levels, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a confident and professional demeanor.
• The position requires the knowledge of a number of complex areas. The incumbent must have the ability to utilize this knowledge upon demand to aid the Tribe through the completion of his/her duties.
• Contacts include employees at all levels with the Tribal Government, including Tribal officials, the Executive Committee, Management, and the general public.
• Work constitutes some heavy lifting and moving of objects of up to 50-100 pounds. Work also requires the incumbent to work in awkward positions when installing or performing maintenance on data communication and hardware.
• Valid Oklahoma Drivers License is required. Confidence, maturity and the ability to cope with occasional emotional situations is required.
• Important attributes of any employee are performance of duties, personal appearance and public relations. Each employee is expected to be well-informed about the tribe, to be pleasant, courteous, cooperative, and respectful of tribal citizens and to act in a manner to command respect of co-workers and all other personnel. An optimistic attitude, patience and tolerance will help each employee in nearly all situations at the Tribe.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma with 4 years experience in IT field. 
• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or substitute 2 years experience in non-related IT field or Associates Degree with 2 years experience in IT field. 
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free Workplace

POSTED DATE:

September 9, 2010

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled