Local Area Network Systems Administrator

Do you have experience in Operating systems?, Do you have a Vocational training?, Examination: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant’s training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigation, oral exam and/or review of application. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems or computer science AND three (3) years of experience in the administration, maintenance and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and application software for a department or organization. OR Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with a concentration in information systems or computer science AND five (5) years of experience in the administration, maintenance and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and application software for a department or organization. OR Completion of one (1) year from an accredited technical or vocational school training program, in computer technology or computer science AND five (5) years of experience in the administration maintenance, and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and application software for a department or organization. OR Two (2) years of experience as a Senior Information Systems Specialist in the Kern County classification system. OR Seven (7) years of increasing responsible experience, with six (6) years of experience in the administration, maintenance and or technical support of a local area network (LAN) including, providing connectivity to a departmental host system; setting up, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems and applications software for a department or organization. Possession of vendor specific certification, such as Novell Certified Netware Engineer (CNE) or Microsoft (MCSE) Certificate is desirable. Qualifying experience must have been within the last eight (8) years., Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

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• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays, * As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Retirement Program: Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Social Security Administration: Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee’s payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee’s 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.