Systems Administrator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 
Education and Experience:  

Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, or technical school certification in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field.

Three years of recent work experience in Windows Administration, Communications Administration, or Virtualization Administration.

Equivalency:  May substitute a combination of equivalent education and experience.  The city assesses 1 year of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.

G.E.D. may be substituted for high school diploma.

 
Licenses and Certifications:   

NCIC Certification required within six months of hire/reclassification. 

Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame. 

  
Knowledge: 

Working knowledge of system administration; personal computer (PC) operations and associated peripheral equipment; server specification and installation; server configuration and administration; fundamental concepts in networking, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS), email system administration, enterprise backup, Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, system monitoring, debugging tools, and common Information Technology policies and procedures.    

Recognize equipment malfunctions and software errors and provide efficient solutions. 

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with internal staff, citizens, contractors, and/or government agencies in such areas as supervising project work, responding to citizens' questions, and consulting with others. 

Design, install, and provide technical support for enterprise information systems. 

  
Skills: 

May be asked to solve technical problems and/or emergencies during off-hours. 

Maintain extreme confidentiality of sensitive information. 

Organize and maintain assigned project logistics and resources to meet critical deadlines. 

Act as project coordinator to projects staffed with city employees and outside vendors and consultants. 

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

  
Physical and Mental Abilities: 

Work under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations. 

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk to assigned post possibly outside, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, or talk, and hear, view camera and computer screens for prolonged periods of time, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Working Conditions: 

Works in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:

Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes, but is not limited to: Local & State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints; Drug screening.

Selection Process:

Qualification Assessment: Oral Interview 100%
Passing Score: 70%

Benefits and Perks: (Many of our positions offer the following)
•    4-day, 36-hour workweek, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (May vary by position specific needs).
•    100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plan option, with affordable low cost alternative plans available.
•    13 paid holidays off annually.
•    3 weeks of annual leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
•    3 weeks of sick leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
•    Employer-paid participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS).
•    Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D insurance for employees, plus dependent life insurance.
•    Deferred compensation 457(b) Plan, which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
•    Annual merit increase program based on performance evaluations and/or contractual wage increases.
•    Complimentary access to our fully equipped fitness center at City Hall.