IT Engineer, Senior (Network) Department Promotion Only

Overall Job Objective

Description

If you are reading this ad, you might be like many Americans who are re-thinking their priorities. Are you tired of being under-appreciated or overlooked in your current role? Want to know a secret?? There is an amazing employer right in the heart of historic Florence, Arizona!
It just might be time for a change of scenery where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who takes care of and values its people.
Pinal County proudly invests every day into the future of our 2000 employees, and we have the best employees! We offer a suite of impressive benefits including retirement plans that are some of the best Arizona has to offer!

• A team of amazing people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From; Some with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Telehealth
• Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Paid Sabbaticals After 15 Years of Continuous Service
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Suite of Voluntary Benefit Options including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:

This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the IT department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.

Example of Duties

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Research, evaluate, recommend, install, maintain, and upgrade information technology solutions to ensure the desired performance.
• Analyze requirements, designs, and implements solutions for Network infrastructure security, integrity, reliability, and functionality of Network infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare specifications and operational procedures of these solutions as well as the selection, installation, testing, and acceptance of the components.
• Monitor performance of Network systems using management tools and assist in planning for system expansion and enhancements.
• Configure hardware and software to insure the desired performance of equipment.
• Maintain standards for installation and repair work with regard to the quality of materials, workmanship, and safety precautions exercised throughout the operation.
• Interact with co-workers and vendors to obtain and disseminate information, assign tasks, provide advice on projects, and coordinate activities.
• Work with other technicians to develop Network solutions.
• Test, implement, and maintain integration hardware and software between operating systems.
• Perform troubleshooting to isolate, diagnose, and resolve advanced IT problems.
• Research, recommend, implement, and monitor security for Pinal County network systems.
• Perform Team Lead duties as required including but not limited to assigning tasks, training, technical support, and feedback on performance.
• Plan, track, report, and analyze team performance, track and measure response to incidents, performance measures, and assist as needed and assure proper documentation of changes to systems and applications.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience administering IT infrastructure systems.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona State Driver's License
• Knowledge of managing Network systems.
• CCNA Routing and Switching or higher certification.
• CCNA Security or higher certification.
• CCNA Data Center or higher certification.
• Meraki Wireless experience.
• Team Lead experience of diverse teams while monitoring multiple projects.
• May be required to obtain additional specific skills, training and technical certifications.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of project management principles, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of Pinal County hardware, software, and infrastructure, including maintenance and integration issues.
• Knowledge of principles of IT infrastructure system development and systems integration in a public sector environment.
• Knowledge of database systems integration, system access, security guidelines, and quality assurance procedures.
• Skill in analyzing IT project issues, evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of complex operational issues.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands and effectively distributing workload.
• Ability to work independently in a technical environment with interlinked and changing priorities.
• Ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close IT projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.