Department of Community Services
Please Quote Competition #154088-CB
Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter, please quote competition number, department and competition name.
This is a bargaining unit position restricted to current civil service employees represented by Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. All current employees applying for job competitions are required to include their employee ID number in order to be considered as a bargaining unit applicant. External applicants will be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit applicants.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Duties:
The Senior Technical Architect (Computer Services Officer IV) is responsible for providing expert technical advice and support. The incumbent provides project management for networking systems within the Department of Community Services & Children’s Aid Societies. Responsibilities include developing project plans; the review and planning of networking strategies; providing training, guidance, and support to a skilled team of IT technical staff; support of existing and new technologies; optimization of computer network and PC/LAN based computer resources; formulating computer standards and guidelines; development and administration of the CSU’S computer security; research and evaluation of new technologies; performs the project lead role on significant infrastructure projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and five years related experience OR a minimum of successful completion of a recognized Information Technology course plus a minimum of five years and six months related experience (or the equivalent combination of training and experience). Related experience must include at least two years of project management / project leadership and change management experience. Proficiency in the technical environment with Network Operating Systems / System Management Systems and its related tools, are critical for this position. Novell CNA/CNE 6.x and MCSE certification, demonstrated experience in managing a Novell NetWare network using Console One, iManager and NWAdmin, advanced NDS design experience, NDPS design/support experience, Novell Clustering Services (NCS) experience, TSM experience, Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition experience, expert knowledge of network protocols and services, Windows 2000 server, Windows 2003 server and MicroSoft Active Directory, Novell ZenWorks for Desktops 6.5/7.0 and Novell ZenWorks for Servers 6.5/7.0 experience are required. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are required as well as demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients, staff, peers, and management. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable to ever changing priorities; have demonstrated ability for motivating and managing diverse teams of both internal and external specialists. Experience in leading mission critical and large scale infrastructure systems in a 7 X 24 environment.
Offer of employment is contingent upon the successful candidate passing appropriate background checks.
Classification Range: PR 17
Salary Range: $62,732 to 73,678
Closing Date: May 27, 2008
The Province of Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring diversity in the workplace by supporting initiatives that promote the equitable participation of Aboriginal persons, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities and women in positions where they are under represented. All applicants who are members of an employment equity group are encouraged to self identify.
All applications/resumes should be sent directly to:
Human Resources Division, Department of Community Services
5675 Spring Garden Road, 3rd Floor
PO Box 696
Halifax, NS B3J 2T7
Fax: (902) 424-4204
Email: CS_JobApps@gov.ns.ca
Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date.
