What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server Administrator position at City of Akron, OH?
Definition
An employee in this class participates in the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all IT infrastructure components. Ensures the stability and integrity of the City’s server environment including virtual infrastructure, active directory, and data storage and backups.
Works under the general direction of the IT Systems and Infrastructure Manager with considerable opportunity for the use of independent judgment. Work is reviewed for conformance to goals and objectives.
Characteristic Work
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of server and data security measures, patch management, and firmware upgrades in a production environment. Knowledge of scripting languages to support domain services and process automation. Knowledge of disaster recovery plans and implementation. Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies. Knowledge of customer service procedures and techniques.
Skill in analyzing needs and in detecting, defining and resolving problems. Skill in analyzing and troubleshooting operating platform/connectivity problems. Skill in communicating technical terms at a level appropriate to the audience.
Ability to lead and coordinate infrastructure projects with cross functional teams. Ability to evaluate processes and systems and implement creative solutions to complex technical IT issues. Ability to develop, evaluate and implement infrastructure necessary to optimize current and future systems. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of the public and private sectors. Ability to work on call and as needed to support 24/7 operations. Ability to complete system evaluations and perform support services. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. List of essential job functions available upon request.
Competitive Examination Process
This is a classified position.
The selection process will consist of an assessment interview with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the assessment interview in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Assessment interview 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.
Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.
NOTE: The assessment interview may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.
RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades. VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: An applicant having a valid driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment. Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.
Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.
The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.
