What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator - Information Technology position at Whatcom County, WA?
Salary : $34.27 - $49.29 Hourly
Location : Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : S725 - 071725
Department : Information Technology
Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Summary
Whatcom County is currently recruiting for a System Administrator's in the Information Technology division of Administrative Services.
The System Administrator is responsible for providing technical expertise and user support necessary for the day-to-day operation, administration and maintenance of computer workstations, related peripherals and applications. This position is responsible for installing, moving and maintaining hardware and software; trains staff; oversees consultants; troubleshoots reported problems with equipment or software; makes budget projections based on departmental needs.
Key Duties Include :
- Assures the effective day-to-day operation and maintenance of computer workstations, printers, mobile devices and related peripherals and applications by providing technical and user support.
- Installs, moves and maintains computer equipment.
- Installs, maintains and modifies workstation software and files as needed.
- Maintains workstation security and integrity.
- Answers questions and complaints about equipment and software, and investigates and solves operational problems experienced by various system users.
- Uses and oversees consultants for programming needs, hardware troubleshooting, and repair under special circumstances as approved.
Reports to : Systems Supervisor
Hours of Work : 8 - 5
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Salary Range :
Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the(apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
Qualifications
Close to graduating? Whatcom County may consider provisional appointments for those not fully meeting minimum requirements but on a path towards becoming qualified.
Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, systems engineering or a related field AND four (4) years of progressively responsible experience directly supporting computer workstations, printers, mobile devices and related peripherals and software in a large multi-site organization AND two years of experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager or a comparable software deployment tool.
Requires a bachelor's degree in any field AND six (6) years of progressively responsible experience as stated above AND one or more Microsoft Certifications related to Whatcom County's current or planned / future computer environment.
Preferred Qualifications :
Special Requirements :
At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
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Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including :
Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher)?
Please list your degree and the date it was / will be earned :
How many years of progressively responsible experience directly supporting computer workstations, printers, mobile devices and related peripherals and software?
Please briefly describe your experience :
How many years experience do you have with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager or a comparable software deployment tool?
Please list any Microsoft Certifications you have :
Do you have experience with Track-It! help desk software?
Do you have experience working in large (100 employees) multi-site organizations?
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Salary : $34 - $49
