Full Time IT Network & Systems Administrator

Location: New Ulm, MN
Full-time position

About the role

Manages and coordinates the County’s information systems through technical expertise, strategic planning, and leadership. This includes providing professional technical assistance to other departments, coordinating purchases, installation and maintenance of software and hardware, network administration, server administration, managing contractors and vendors, troubleshooting and repair of system problems, cyber security, planning, and training. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall administration and management of vendor-driven applications, servers, databases, document management systems, workflow, and records systems.
• Monitors current software systems and provides modifications; determines cost-effectiveness of recommendations.
• Provides desktop support.
• Guides systems development and implementation.
• Ensures optimum control and security of data.
• Utilizes available resources efficiently.
• Tests all segments of a system to ensure that requirements are met.
• Assists in completing documentation of all systems.
• Installs equipment and troubleshoots hardware.
• Maintains hardware/software using vendor and proven techniques.
• Assists in programs to educate management and users on software.
• Develops, implements, enforces, and adheres to procedural standards.
• Reviews, recommends, and installs county-wide backup systems.
• Applies current technology to solution of problems.
• Develops testing and conversion plans.
• Designs forms and reports.
• Defines systems security control procedures.
• Sets up and maintains existing and new networks, servers, routers, and switches.
• Maintains VPN remote environment.
• Serves as paid on-call on weekends.
• Attends meetings and training, as needed.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or Associate’s degree in computer networking/operations and three years of experience in computer operations, networking, and system design.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

Skills

• Ability to effectively use verbal, graphic, and written skills.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in information technology and project management.
• Technical, conceptual, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal forms.
• Strong positive public relations skills; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritize work requirements and demands.
• Ability to assess problems and make technology recommendations.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate documents and records.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to follow data practices requirements regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work with Linux and MS Server OS.
• Ability to administer operating rules and procedures under management guidance.
• Considerable knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange, and virtual servers.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills in a large-scale environment.
• Considerable skill in networking, firewalls, VPN, and VOIP.
• Ability to set up, configure, and maintain virtual servers.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
• Considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources.
• Effective communication with department and other departments, outside agencies, and vendors on specialized matters requiring detailed or technical responses/explanations.

Pay

Grade 9 with an entry hourly wage range of $31.34 - $35.14, dependent on qualifications.

Benefits

• Vacation: Accrual rates vary by years of service (based on an 80-hour pay period):
  • Up to 4 years: 101.66 hours per year
  • 4 to less than 8 years: 130 hours per year
  • 8 to less than 12 years: 157.30 hours per year
  • 12 to less than 16 years: 185.38 hours per year
  • 16 or more years: 201.50 hours per year
• Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day (Observed), Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
• Health Insurance: Full-time employees and those working 30+ hours per week may choose between single or family coverage. The County contributes monthly toward premiums and offers a semi-annual HSA contribution for the base high-deductible plan.
• Life Insurance: Full-time employees receive $20,000 term life and $20,000 AD&D insurance at no cost. Part-time employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible with the County paying 75% of the premium.
• Retirement: County and employee contribute to PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association).
• Variable Benefits (elective):
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
  • Deferred Compensation (457b)
  • Roth IRA
  • Supplemental Life
  • AFLAC Plans