Computer Operator Technician at U.S. Embassy Accra

Abput The Job

Duties

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of telecommunication systems, installation of new automated data processing (ADP) equipment, modification and maintenance of Department of State local area network (LAN) cabling system, and providing hardware support for the main terminal stations, intermediate distribution or wiring closets and end-user network equipment. 
• Responsible for IRM asset management inventory to include workstations, laptops, radios and other IT equipment. 
• Record all receipts, disposal and transfer of all IT Equipment into the Assets Management System. 
• Affix tags and records all IT equipment for inventory purposes. Assist in the identification and resolution of discrepancies in all IT inventory.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Experience: 

• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of telecommunication and ADP operations work. 
• At least one year of total experience required should be in the operation of digital computer processing.

Job Knowledge:

• Must have good knowledge in computer network essentials or in any available computer training courses like A+ and Network -i-. 
• knowledge of external organizations that are associated with this line or work and their accessibility in similar collaborative efforts pertaining to our needs. 
• Knowledge of a wide range of hardware peripherals, LAN connectivity concepts, server/PC hardware architecture. 
• Good knowledge of Asset Management applications, Office 365 applications and Operational knowledge of PCs, LANs and WANS using the latest DoS operating systems is requried. 

Education Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary School is required.

Evaluations;
Language:  

• Level II English language (Good working knowledge) Reading, speaking & writing is required. (Language proficiency may be tested).

Skills and Abilities: 

• Must have the ability to type, install software and hardware, and manage the above systems are required. 
• Must have knowledge in network cabling and transmission equipment orIncumbent must be able to prepare documents, communicate needs and problems to management when required.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits;
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.