OR: An Associates Degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a closely related field from an accredited college or university* AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience at a medium to large scale computer or client/server system involving responsibility for customer communications, problem analysis on computer equipment and peripherals, system performance monitoring, and performing network functions. Public safety employees such as commissioned law enforcement officers hired by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), firefighters hired by the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), emergency medical technicians hired by the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) and the recruits for these positions hired by these departments are excluded from this provision.