What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Area Network Systems Administrator position at Kern County?
Amended: 10/27/23, 7/30/24
Examination: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigation, oral exam and/or review of application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in management information systems or computer science AND three (3) years of experience in the administration, maintenance and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and application software for a department or organization.
OR
Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with a concentration in information systems or computer science AND five (5) years of experience in the administration, maintenance and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and application software for a department or organization.
OR
Completion of one (1) year from an accredited technical or vocational school training program, in computer technology or computer science AND five (5) years of experience in the administration maintenance, and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and application software for a department or organization.
OR
Two (2) years of experience as a Senior Information Systems Specialist in the Kern County classification system.
OR
Seven (7) years of increasing responsible experience, with six (6) years of experience in the administration, maintenance and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and applications software for a department or organization.
Possession of vendor specific certification, such as Novell Certified Netware Engineer (CNE) or Microsoft (MCSE) Certificate is desirable.
Qualifying experience must have been within the last eight (8) years.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Must possess a valid Class "C" California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email a copy to venegasmichelle@kerncounty.com.
Full Job Description for: Local Area Network Systems Administrator
Full Job Description for: Local Area Network Systems Administrator
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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $6,972 - $8,332
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