Network Systems Engineer

NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of network technology in local-area and wide-area networks including ethernet token ring FDDI routers switches and concentrators
2. Knowledge of voice data and video telecommunications technology and other electronic communications technologies such as fire alarm security and intercoms
3. Knowledge of TCP/IP IPX and other network protocols
4. Knowledge of capabilities capacities and limitations of computer hardware and communications devices including routers switches concentrators and wiring
5. Knowledge and experience with routers IP addressing subnet-masking procedures
6. Responsible experience in related area of local-area and wide-area network design
7. Knowledge of and willingness to stay abreast of industry trends innovations and practices
8. Ability to communicate effectively in public orally and in writing with all levels of staff; experience in preparing and presenting network administration training sessions to lay and professional audiences
9. Bachelors degree in related area desirable; equivalent experience in applied setting may be substituted

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide support to district staff and students by performing variety of duties related to installation and
maintenance of network hardware and wiring


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Under general direction is responsible for broad and complex assignments in support of highly complex multi-platform network systems
2. Installs local-area network hardware including switches concentrators and wiring
3. Assists in analyzing users needs relating to local and wide area networks and connectivity between them
4. May be responsible for following activities or related duties: router installations and operations including IP address and subnet-masking programming of Cisco 7000 and other related routers on network; monitoring and diagnosing problems
related to local-area and wide-area networks; support of districts migration to advanced electronic communication hardware devices
5. Supports interconnectivity functionality and maintenance of communications equipment
6. Supports installation and maintenance of voice/video and data communications equipment on local-area networks to include PBXs voice mail and video distribution
7. Provides strategies to support district technology planning and installation needs
8. Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in networking and related areas of technology including hardware and software applies current practices equipment and materials as needed
9. Install infrastructure communications cabling and hardware
10. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $45.43 - $67.23 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbook Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:


A new employee or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification shall serve a probationary periodwhich shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During thisprobationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanentstatus in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationaryclassification at any time without cause without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant toEducation Code section 45113 a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationaryperiod for that promotional position shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.



MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on May 13 2026:

1. Resume
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation dated within one year of this posting

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District mayrequire that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with HumanResources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcriptswill be required upon employment.


It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. Aseparate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become theproperty of Bakersfield City School District.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California MotorVehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department ofJustice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification ofcompletion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annuallythereafter as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be readvertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the Districtapplications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classificationduring the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remainactive during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1 2025 Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1 2026 Senate Bill (SB848)mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list ofeveryschool district county office of education charter school and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked regardless of the length of service including full-time part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/oradministration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrativeposition shall be disqualified without recourse.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions containedherein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ethnicity or race which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identifications religion pregnancy marital status parental status physical disability mental disability sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression medical information genetic information homelessness foster status military veteran status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 220 and 234.1 Penal Code 422.55 Government Code 11135 Section 504 and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you or your student have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Erin Johnston by phone at by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.