TARGET CLOSE DATE

05/17/2024

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The Jefferson County Commission is looking for a well-qualified, motivated Network Systems Administrator II to employ within its Department of Information Technology. Network Systems Administrators II within Jefferson County are responsible for identifying, providing, and overseeing the implementation of network/systems solutions within their organizations. Employees in this position provide continuous end user training opportunities, develop specialized networks to enhance functionality, investigate/resolve network and systems problems, administer various Information Technology (IT) projects, integrate and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks, and make recommendations regarding network equipment purchases (e.g., computers, software). As supervisors of subordinate personnel, Network Systems Administrators (II) assign and review work, administer performance appraisals, provide work-related feedback, and make recommendations for disciplinary action when needed. Network Systems Administrators (II) work almost exclusively indoors in office settings using standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier).

About Jefferson County

Jefferson County, located in Central Alabama, is a beautiful region nestled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Jefferson County encompasses one of the 60 largest metropolitan areas in the country and the region's low cost of living, coupled with a high quality of life have created a great place to work, play, and raise a family!

With a population of 658,466, Jefferson County is the most populous county in the state. Its county seat, Birmingham, is a wonderfully diverse city with a metropolitan area that features something for everyone. It is diversity that many believe to be Jefferson County's greatest strength and strongest appeal. With Birmingham's role in the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's, this region has blossomed into an area that embraces, values, and celebrates diversity. Residents have an appreciation for progress and cultures, all being a unique part of the charm and character that makes this such a lively and special community.

When you arrive in the area, you immediately notice that there is an excitement about Jefferson County. It is a thriving metropolitan area encourages an innovative spirit of progress and a driving force in the region's economic growth. Community partnerships align efforts to foster job creation and bolster the region's competitiveness as a desirable location with a high quality of life. Vibrant banking and educational institutions are driving forces in the metro economy. Jefferson County is home to one of largest banking centers in the southeast, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks in the top 15% of all universities worldwide. The County is also home to nationally recognized dining, world-class attractions, parks, events, and other activities to see and do. Jefferson County's residents can walk the trails of Ruffner Mountain, the second largest urban nature Preserve in the country; frequent its many restaurant, shopping, and entertainment districts; sample wine made from local fruit along the local Wine Trail; visit the Civil Rights District; tour the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum; and visit the nationally acclaimed Alabama Symphony, among many other amenities and attractions.

A Career with Jefferson County

Jefferson County provides vital services to the residents of the County through over 2,000 employees in 26 departments including Finance, Roads and Transportation, Information Technology, Human Resources, Land Planning, Environmental Services, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Board of Equalization, Cooper Green Mercy Health Services, plus more. Our diverse group of employees utilizes their knowledge, skills and abilities by working together to provide quality and effective public services to our residents to ensure needs are met. Jefferson County contributes to and strengthens the quality of life of its residents for more economic prosperity!

Employment with the County provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, promotes employee growth and development, and emphasizes accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Jefferson County strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with Jefferson County provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

Website:

To learn more about Jefferson County, please visit www.jccal.org.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Option A:

Driver's License.
Experience with network administration in a multi-network environment through the design, implementation, maintenance and management of networks.

Option B:

Driver's License.
Experience with systems administration in a multi-system environment using various operating systems through the design, implementation, maintenance and management of systems.

Preferred qualifications are experiences, education, and/or other job-related qualifications considered to be highly desirable by Merit System agencies. The preferred qualifications may be used by the hiring agency to identify applicants to invite to participate in subsequent selection processes.

Any current Microsoft Certification.
Any current Cisco Certification.
Other certifications of a technical nature (e.g., VMWare, Citrix, LINUX).
Experience with data storage systems through the design, implementation, maintenance and management of systems [e.g., storage area networks (SANs), network attached storage (NAS)].
Supervisory experience (e.g., leading, training, approving time, and/or budgetary responsibilities).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Administers network applications, operating systems, and network equipment by reviewing, monitoring, and testing networking components to ensure efficient performance and to make recommendations for any needed hardware or software changes.
Manages network security by developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing measures, standards, and procedures to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer networks in order to ensure network data is available to authorized users and not tampered with or degraded during data uploads or storage and to protect network hardware and software.
Monitors network security against malware attacks such as viruses (e.g., worms, trojans) spyware, and ransomware by performing security assessments using various software tools, protocols, tests, and system monitoring in order to identify actual and potential network threats and vulnerabilities and to determine network security solutions.
Diagnoses network and system components (e.g., server routers, switches, Networking Operating System, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) by performing system tests and evaluating performance results using various troubleshooting tools (e.g., Ping, ICMP, Traceroute, Ipconfig) in order to resolve network connectivity and performance issues.
Manages division projects (e.g., hardware installations, network upgrades, virtualization rollouts, business analytics, and data management) by laying out project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion in order to mitigate technical system/application issues.
Prepares requests for proposals and bid specifications for the jurisdiction or department(s) by reviewing current network and systems infrastructure, network and system's needs, and budget information in order to obtain bids from vendors for networking services, products, or support.
Reviews contracts and bids from vendors by comparing the services, products, and support offered to the specified needs outlined in the request for proposals and bid specifications in order to make a recommendation to the Infrastructure Manager and CIO to ensure contract work, services, or equipment standards are meet.
Administers systems applications and datacenter operations including, servers (virtual and physical), data storage systems, datacenter backup and recovery systems, and ensures that all other support systems are operational in a 24/7 environment by monitoring, installing, or upgrading computer components and software applications in order to ensure system uptime and performance.
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Compensation & Benefits

The Jefferson County Commission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Salary range: $84,468.80 - $131,040.00 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)
Flexible work arrangements may be included such as remote/telework options and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.
Paid vacation and sick leave
Generous holiday schedule
A county-sponsored pension retirement plan
Excellent medical insurance with reasonable employee monthly contributions
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, and Voluntary Short-term/Long-term Disability options
Group Legal and Identify Theft Protection

COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability & Flexibility.
Computer & Technology Operations.
Creativity & Innovation.
Customer Service.
Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
Leadership & Management.
Learning & Memory.
Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
Oral Communication & Comprehension.
Planning & Organizing.
Problem Solving & Decision Making.
Professionalism & Integrity.
Researching & Referencing.
Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
Self-Management & Initiative.
Teamwork & Interpersonal.
Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
Technical Skills.
Training & Facilitation.
Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

Knowledge of high-performance computer systems used for large-scale computing purposes and requiring greater availability and security than a smaller-scale machine.
Knowledge of information/web/application security protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of infrastructure and system hardware (web/database servers, PCs, host/client systems etc.) to ensure performance/availability of web initiatives.
Knowledge of mobile communications hardware/software capabilities and limitations.
Knowledge of networking capabilities and methods (e.g., TCP/IP, Vmware, VPN).
Knowledge of application, construction, development and maintenance.
Knowledge of basic inventory security protocols (e.g., restricted access, secure storage).
Knowledge of client server and network based applications protocols.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting and involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Job may also involve occasional moderate lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at [redacted], Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

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