Department

This position is within FSU's Department of Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC)

Responsibilities

This position serves as a 2nd shift weekends- shift supervisor for the State Data Center. This position is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of the individual platforms, peripheral devices and facility infrastructure that support the State Data Center. Individual will perform commands and monitor platforms and facility. Individual will perform within the rules, guidelines, and directions prescribed. Provide leadership, counseling, direction, performance feedback and development of career paths for staff. Evaluate employees using established criteria and maintain a consistent dialogue with them to keep them informed of their progress.

Operations:
Establish or maintain a working knowledge of Data Center policies and procedures to include production control run schedules. Monitoring building security, computer room access. Maintain a working knowledge of mainframe platforms and hardware configurations. Maintain a working knowledge of facility and infrastructure. Maintain a working knowledge of Enterprise Network Monitoring Tools. Monitor all platforms for outstanding system messages, report issues and escalate as needed. Monitor the status of customer owned equipment and access to that equipment. Monitor systems for tape mounts and tape alerts on the VTS and external drives. Maintain Data Center logs and forms. Maintain a working knowledge of the ITSM Incident &
Service Request processing tool in use. Create incident and service tickets, report issues and escalate as needed. Act as a liaison between applications, technical support, scheduling, and network staff to facilitate problem resolution during all abnormal circumstances.

Facility Training:
All personnel must attend/complete facility training as follows: Weekly load test (Switchgear) training a minimum of once a quarter if you are proficient with the systems or once a month for all new employees. Chiller (Chilled Water System) training once a quarter if employee is proficient with the system or once a month for new employee. All personnel must be able to react to an emergency on either of these systems within the specified time frames. Switchgear issues within 5-minute time frame. Chilled water system within a 10-minute time frame. All personnel must be able to communicate all issues clearly and concisely to facility staff in order to avert a facility shutdown.

Service Desk:
Act as Service Desk representative after hours and on weekends. Perform daily routines and related work as required. Perform other related duties as required. Participates in approved professional development opportunities per NWRDC's policy. Professional development and training is defined as learning undertaken by the employee to maintain and advance their skills, knowledge and competencies, specifically as they relate and add value to the job and workplace.

NWRDC provides support for a wide range of state and local government, as well as K-20 organizations across the State of Florida. These organizations are dependent on NWRDC in order to accomplish their missions. This requires NWRDC to maintain services 24x7, even during times of crisis or emergency. As such, all NWRDC staff are considered essential staff for operations of the State of Florida.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and four years' experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to four years.

Preferred Qualifications

Must have excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to monitor and recognize failures of facility and infrastructure.
Ability to interpret architectural/construction drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
Ability to utilize technical and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondences, and other written materials.
Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and etiquette.
Ability to understand and interpret terminology related to area of work.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment diagrams, and specifications.
Must have strong supervisory skills

Helpful

Who is an ideal candidate for this position?

Individual should be a self-starter, willing to work Saturday & Sunday 6:00PM - 0630 am & Thursday & Friday 0730 am - 4:30 pm. Willing to work holidays and emergencies (off-shifts) when necessary, (These may occur at any time you are not scheduled to work). Individual should have at least 3 years minimum supervisory experience in a data center/operation setting. Report to duty during a natural disaster such as a hurricane, flood, or other emergency.

What is a typical day in this position?

Individual will be ensuring that their team is performing all tasks associated with this shift and monitoring all aspects of the data center. Individual may have to sit alone for long periods of time but must stay alert. This position requires a certain level of activity such as bending, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs.

What can I expect in the first 60-90 days?

Individual will be provided a 16 week training program

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation , or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034 .

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Saturday & Sunday 6:00PM - 0630 am & Thursday & Friday 0730 am - 4:30 pm

This posting is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .