DEPARTMENTAL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

The Las Vegas Justice Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Departmental Systems Administrator position. The incumbent will plan and administer the overall computer services requirements for the department's mini-computer, network and/or personal computer systems utilizing generic or departmental specific software; plan, coordinate and direct the work of support staff assisting with departmental computer efforts; serve as one of the department focal points for system development and hardware and software acquisition.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be Grant Funded.  Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE: A cover letter and resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s cover letter and resume are incomplete and will not be considered. 

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field and four (4) years of full-time professional level experience in systems analysis and design and hardware and software acquisition in a departmental environment, including some lead or supervisory experience. Additional experience in systems analysis and/or programming may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. An advanced degree in appropriate field preferred.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

• Provides lead direction, training and work review to departmental staff assisting in the automation process; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
• Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required. 
• Gathers and analyzes information regarding departmental systems and requirements and those of related departments and develops or modifies automated systems to fulfill these needs. 
• Conducts feasibility studies and develops hardware and software specifications and cost requirements. 
• Coordinates departmental activities with activities of the centralized information systems staff; serves as liaison between the department and information systems staff. 
• Plans, organizes and installs departmental personal computer and network hardware and software. 
• Develops program specifications, logic and processing steps; may code programs in a variety of languages using structural programming techniques or may modify personal computer ASSEMBLER language and related systems utilities.
• May install and configure personal computer and/or network systems. May install, design, maintain, and/or troubleshoot a complex computer inter-network, including physical cable and telecommunications within the department and with other County users. 
• Plans and develops test data to validate new or modified applications; designs input and output forms and documents. 
• Troubleshoots hardware and software problems, as needed, for departmental user staff. 
• Writes program documentation, user procedures, documentation and instructions and instructs departmental staff in using hardware and software applications and automated systems; conducts training programs and provides one-on-one instruction as required. 
• Maintains records and prepares periodic and special reports of work performed. 
• Maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends upgrades to departmental management. 
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. 
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County motor vehicle in the course of the work to visit various departmental work sites.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Must be capable of traveling to and from various County locations to attend meetings and other off-site events. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Salary : $38 - $59