DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  An employee in this class is responsible for coordinating all aspects of purchasing computer hardware and software for the Ulster County Information Services Department as well as maintaining an inventory of said equipment.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of an Assistant Director and the general supervision of the Director of Information Services with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in work details.  Supervision over the work of others is not normally a function of this class.  Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of personal computers and their related hardware and software; good knowledge of computer related terminology; working knowledge of internet use; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software; ability to acquire a working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures; ability to carry out moderately difficult oral and written directions; ability to communicate effectively; ability to prepare reports; ability to maintain records; ability to get along well with others; tact and courtesy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A.    Satisfactory completion of two years or sixty (60) semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, university or technical institution in Computer Science or a closely related field, and one (1) year of full time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent experience in a position that provided for the coordination, procurement and evaluation of computer software and hardware; OR
B.     Graduation from high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent experience in a position that provided for the coordination, procurement and evaluation of computer hardware and software; OR
C.    An equivalent combination of experience as indicated in A and B above.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE RULES APPLY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.