Network Systems Administrator

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Examination Schedule

Appraisal (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 examination 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 computer science or management information systems, AND four (4) years of experience in the utilization of networking principles and techniques which includes, systems analysis and design, systems support, management and / or coordination of an integrated system of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) for a department or organization.
• OR Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with course work in computer science or management information systems AND six (6) years experience in the utilization of networking principles and techniques including systems analysis and design, systems support, management and / or coordination of an integrated system of LANs and WANs for a department or organization.
• OR Completion of an accredited technical or vocational training program in computer science, computer office automation technology, computer systems technology or a closely related field AND six (6) years of experience in the utilization of networking principles and techniques which includes systems analysis and design, systems support, management and / or coordination of an integrated system of LANs and WANs for a department or organization.
• OR Two (2) years of experience as a Local Area Network Systems Administrator in the Kern County classification system.
• OR Eight (8) years of experience in the utilization of networking principles and techniques which includes systems analysis and design, systems support, management and / or coordination of an integrated system of LANs and WANs for a department or organization.
• Experience must include work with network operating systems, routers, Web Servers, Firewalls, OSI Model, TCP / IP, IPX / SPX, DHCP, NAT and Gateways. Experience with UNIX is desirable. 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

A valid California Class "C" Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants must submit all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, license(s) and / or certificate(s) with their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to venegasmichelle@kerncounty.com

Full Job Description for : 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.

A 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 position works in various departments throughout Kern County.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made to the Kern County Information Technology Services department or the Kern County Sheriff's Office. 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.

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