Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Â Develops procedures to maintain and support ongoing computing needs for enterprise-level IT systems, ensuring accurate documentation;

• Â Creates and maintains capacity plans and disaster recovery plans for the designated IT functional unit;

• Assists in establishing and justifying operating and capital budgets;

•  Oversees day-to-day operations of the computing center’s designated IT functional unit;

• Works closely with other county entities to align IT strategies with organizational goals;

• Â Ensures system components and associated jobs are properly scheduled and operational according to organizational requirements;

• Coordinates, develops, and implements system administration policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards;

• Forecasts system growth and provides proactive capacity management;

• Analyzes, evaluates, and coordinates implementation of specific critical systems within the ITÂ environment;

• Leads a team and collaborates with external vendors to successfully achieve organizational objectives and goals;

• Monitors and stay updated on the latest IT developments to ensure the team remains well-informed and receives appropriate training.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science, management information systems, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND six (6) years of experience in the maintenance and administration of data center environment.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and 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 resume" on your application. Â
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Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• A detailed resume to supplement the job application.

• Experience with/knowledge of implementing and maintaining networking and network security solutions in an enterprise environment.

• Experience with/knowledge of troubleshooting and working with routing, switching and wireless LAN solutions.

• Experience with/knowledge of implementing and leading enterprise networking projects.

• Experience with/knowledge of designing and supporting data center network and security in an HA environment.

• Experience with/knowledge of creating network design proposals, documentation, and diagrams.

Selection Procedure :

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:  Valid driver license is required at time of application.  Valid AZ  driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Some positions may require appropriate licenses or certifications at the time of appointment or within a specified timeframe, e.g., Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), database certifications. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items : Some positions will be required to work rotating shifts which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation, polygraph examination and/or pre/post-appointment drug-testing by law enforcement agencies due to need for access to law enforcement, corrections or court facilities, property and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, communications and data base systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Constantly required to exchange accurate information. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.

Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently remains in a stationary position.

Working Conditions: Constantly works in an indoor environment

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.