Salary
$63,149.97 - $94,724.95 Annually
Location
Minnesota
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24ADMN10102PC40
Department
County Administration
Opening Date
05/07/2024
Closing Date
5/21/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
We are seeking an IT Administrator to join our Operations Business Information Office (BIO) area. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining the continuous operation of county servers, networks, databases workstations, networks, and peripherals in support of our internal customers. The IT Administrator will also facilitate the management, maintenance, and evolution of existing software/hardware to identify, recommend, integrate, and support cost-effective administrative application solutions for the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, vendors, and customers.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 701 4th Avenue South, Suite 650 Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., along with after hours on call support. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Information Technology (IT) Administrator.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
This position is eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $1,941.87 that can be earned annually based on performance.
In this position, you will:
Ensure consistent performance of critical systems through development of policies, guidelines, processes, and security roles.
Serve as a primary technical contact to county departments for support issues around facility management, building automation, lighting, parking, and solar systems.
Provide insight, expertise, technical vision, recommendations, and leadership for maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
Support the timely development of tools, reports, functions, and other features as requested by management that result in improved functionality and user experience.
Research new technologies and industry trends and provide recommendations.
Assist in the development and enforce technical standards and interface tools including the development of appropriate systems models (such as network diagrams, data models, etc.).
Coordinate vendor relationships and/or contracts, ensuring vendors adhere to county policies, standards, and regulations while working on county systems, and overseeing vendor performance to ensure deliverables meet quality and compliance requirements.
Need to have:
One of the following:
Four years or more of information technology experience.
Associate/vocational/technical degree in an information technology field and two years or more of experience in information technology.
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science/engineering or a related information technology field.
Nice to have:
Experience:
Administering 24/7 enterprise-wide facility services applications and systems.
Managing building automation technologies (Routers, BACNet/IP communication controllers, bridges, hubs, sensors, switches, converters, panels, etc.).
Managing application and system integrations (interconnected processes and data exchanges).
Managing and maintaining network, server, and workstation security.
With vendor management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service and experience building effective collaborative relationships with all organizational levels of business and technical staff.
About the department:
Hennepin County Administration leads the Hennepin County organization in carrying out the policies of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.
The Operations Business Information Office serves our customers through strong partnerships, advocacy, business competency and technical expertise. Our mission is to be a strategic technical liaison, bridging our customers' business objectives with the County's technology mission.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as employee).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Pajoua Chang
Apply here: IT Administrator | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)