Position Summary:
The Network Control Technician performs technical work in the control and maintenance of the central garage fleet and fuel management systems and acts as the liaison for Central Garage Services with the Instructional Technology (IT) Department. Work involves maintaining all system software and hardware within the fleet and fuel management systems. Work also includes identifying and resolving operation problems within the systems; recommending and assisting in the development of new procedures; updating tables and maintaining computer tables within the computer systems. The incumbent must exercise independent judgment and administrative discretion in performing technical work in the control and maintenance of the systems. The central garage fleet and fuel management systems require a thorough knowledge of the departmental financial, budgetary, accountability, staffing, procurement and inventory controls. Work is periodically reviewed by the Assistant Supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Explains policies and procedures to central garage employees and other employees within the system pertaining to the fleet and fuel management systems; functions as the liaison for the department and the fleet and fuel management systems;
- Maintains all system software and hardware within the fleet and fuel management systems; identifies and resolves operating problems within the systems, and recommends and assists in the development of new procedures; updates tables and maintains computer tables within computer systems;
- Maintains appropriate records of work performed at the garage facilities, as well as prepares a wide variety of reports as necessary for the accounting, finance, budget department, and the supervisor of garage operations;
- Contacts with fueling station locations for dispenser meter readings and fuel tank stick readings; maintains records of fuel consumption and deliveries for all locations; maintains daily poling of fuel records and shipping records;
- Maintains vehicle fuel files for vehicles; corrects odometer readings and takes necessary steps to ensure accurate reports from fueling transactions; coordinates fuel management system equipment repairs;
- Maintains all records related to three (3) state mandated Motor Vehicle Administration Inspections, and one (1) mandated preventive maintenance program;
- Oversees all training and training schedules for central garage employees concerning the fleet management system and fuel management systems; assists in the initial orientation for new users of the fleet and fuel management systems and assigns users I.D. numbers and passwords;
- Oversees upgrades to computer systems;
- Attends training sessions, regional workshops and national conferences on the use and updates of the computer systems;
- Provides instructions to administrative clerical support staff assigned within Central Garage Services; and
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to utilize Oracle applications; Fin.Apps User; PS Budget User; SSP User, Time-keeper User and Position Transaction User in conjunction with the fleet and fuel management systems;
- Good knowledge of data processing operations control and network monitoring of hardware and software;
- Good knowledge of teleprocessing and network control systems;
- Some knowledge of job control language;
- Ability to diagnose and resolve problems within the fleet and fuel management systems;
- Ability to train and effectively work with users;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; and
- Ability to type in accordance with current requirements.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
High school graduate supplemented by courses in computer operations and three years of experience in network control utilizing fleet and fuel management operating systems in conjunction with Oracle applications; Fin.Apps.User; PS Budget User; SSP User, Time-keeper User and Position Transaction User; or any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certification:
None required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information:
None.
