Systems Engineer

Salary : $69,493.17 - $90,341.12 Annually

Location : Austin, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 24-09720

Department : Juvenile Probation

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Summary

Deploys, maintains and administers server hardware and operating systems and application software. Monitors system performance and capacity and tracks performance trends. Provides second and third tier technical support to end user departments. Troubleshoots, and works with external vendors, as necessary, to resolve general, more routine system issues. Consults with departments to understand network needs and service requirements and implement the appropriate integrated network services.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

This is the first in a series of three systems-related job classifications within the Information Technology job family. Deploys, maintains and administers server hardware and operating systems and application software. Provides second and third tier technical support to end user departments and consults with departments to understand general network needs and service requirements and implement the appropriate integrated network services. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Configures and maintains servers with basic to moderately complex network operating systems and application software. Schedules software installations and upgrades.
• Troubleshoots and resolves general, more routine system access and connectivity problems through the use of system utilities.
• Maintains current system operations and backup procedures and assists in ensuring data / media recoverability.
• Prepares technical documentation for applications.
• Acquires, tests and applies system software / hardware updates, releases and patches.
• Conducts basic diagnostics and troubleshoots network hardware components, system software and hardware.
• Implements system policies and standards and ensures adherence to approved security and disaster recovery procedures.
• Consults with departments on proper systems selection and automation designs to meet business objectives while maintaining full integration with other networks and resources.
• Gathers and documents user requirements. Develops more routine system designs.
• Assists in the evaluation of vendor products in hardware, software and telecommunications equipment and recommends purchases consistent with the organizations short-term and long-term objectives.
• Coordinates work performed by outside vendors and monitors vendor service level agreements (SLAs).
• Tracks performance trends, maintains data bases, and assists users in utilizing automated systems applications.
• Provides or coordinates user assistance in the field or through Help Desk activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements :

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred :

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Certified Novell Engineer (CNE).

Novell Certified Linux Engineer (NCLE).

Spanish Speaker

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift / carry up to 35-40 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to exposure to variations in extreme heat, cold, mechanical, fume / odor, and dust / mites.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours : 8 am - 5 pm, Monday -Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends

Location : 2515 S. Congress Avenue

Department : Juvenile Probation

Criminal background check, Driving, Education,

Employment verification required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position. Only periods of employment and experience detailed in the "Work Experience" section of the application will be considered in determining which applicants move forward in the selection process, as well as determining pay level for candidate(s) recommended for hire.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans : an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid :

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he / she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins :

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates :

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers' Compensation

The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

Salary : $69,493 - $90,341