Network Engineer I, II, or III

Salary : $74,547.20 - $130,000.00 Annually

Location : San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Type : Permanent - Salary

Job Number : 1024KS-002257-01

Department : Information Technology

Division : ITD Administration

Opening Date : 10 / 22 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

About the Position

The County of San Luis Obispo Information Technology Department is looking for an experienced network engineer to help manage the County's public safety network infrastructure and telecommunications equipment. The Network Engineer will be a key contributor to supporting several large County departments in the requirements and success of the County's public safety radio systems. We are looking for a detail oriented, forward thinking, team player to successfully manage the County's microwave radio network.

The Department

San Luis Obispo County Information Technology Department (ITD) offers an exciting, fast-paced environment where exceptional performance is encouraged and rewarded. ITD consists of 85 staff within four (4) operational Divisions : Administration; Applications; Customer Service / Delivery; and Infrastructure. ITD resources are operated and maintained in a manner that supports high availability for utilization and minimizes the risk of business interruption. ITD's focus is on developing a sustainable, customer focused environment to enhance and improve the quality of technology services used by County departments for the benefit of all San Luis Obispo County residents, businesses, and visitors. This career opportunity provides candidates the exposure of working with all our county departments; essentially 23 different industries. The County supports a work-life balance and provides a generous pension and an outstanding community environment.

The Job

This position is within the Infrastructure Division and will be a member of the Communications team made up of eight employees. The Communications team manages both the County's public safety radio and video surveillance systems. The County recently migrated from traditional TDM transport across its microwave system to a newer, more modern system leveraging all IP-based radios using advanced carrier-class IP network technologies for system resiliency. The system consists of a 14-site microwave radio network using a mixture of 6, 11, 18, 23, and 80 GHz licensed microwave radio links. Another approximately six sites are connected via other IP networks or physical media. The public safety radio system supports multiple agencies and over 2000 subscribers daily.

This position requires the engineer to be able to work independently, as part of the IT team, and with customer departments to provide highly reliable and timely solutions. The type of work will include working on ladders, lift platforms, and radio towers; installing, diagnosing, and repairing microwave radios, network switches, routers, and other associated systems; use spectrum analyzers where needed for troubleshooting or conducting field surveys; and use power tools, hand tools, measuring and or metering devices.

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with :

• Routing and switching (4 or more years of experience is strongly preferred)
• Microwave radios (strongly preferred, training will be provided)

Public Safety microwave radio vendors include Aviat Networks, Nokia / Alcatel, etc.

And will have :

Minimum Qualifications :

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes :

Network Engineer I : An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution.

Network Engineer II : Either A : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. OR B : An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, two years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and / or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.

Network Engineer III : Either A : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. In addition, two years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and / or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment. OR B : An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, four years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and / or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.

How to Apply

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com / careers / slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov .

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points

If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.

Make a Difference

Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.

Compensation and Benefits

Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link) .

Some benefits include :

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through : childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates :

The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.

Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions :

The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.

To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),

Learning and Development

The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.

Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include :

Student Loan Forgiveness

Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.

Homebuyer assistance program

Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.

Network Engineers may be required to work holidays, weekends, and irregular hours, and respond to on-call emergencies. Please select "yes" to confirm you understand this is a condition of employment.

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Salary : $74,547 - $130,000