Systems Administrator II/III – County of San Luis Obispo

Come join the Public Works Information Technology Team of eight diverse and talented staff. The team covers system administration, Geographic Information Systems, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) support for water and wastewater, help desk support, and security. The Systems Administrator position will work in a multi-faceted support role that requires a broad range of technical and interpersonal skills.

The primary area of responsibility focuses on maintaining an environment of windows servers (both physical and virtual}, managing over 300+ devices via SCCM/lntune, administering Group Policies and Active Directory, use of Power Automate for managing various forms and Flows, and various security related technologies to secure the computing environment. Individuals that can work independently, collaborate with both office and field staff, and participate in a team are most desired. You will be asked to lead others in work efforts, accept direction, be an independent contributor, as well as be effective in a team environment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Systems Administrator II classification is the journey-level position in the series. Incumbents work under general supervision and perform professional-level technical duties; resolve technical issues for departmental systems; assist in providing training and technical work direction to subordinate staff.

The Systems Administrator III classification is the advanced-level position in the series. Incumbents work under direction and oversees technology projects; resolves technical issues for departmental systems; ensures systems security; recommends, plans and implements departmental solutions; regularly provides training and technical work direction to subordinate personnel.

Job Perks:

• A hybrid schedule may be available
• Offices in Downtown SLO
• Up to 4 Weeks of Vacation (DOE)
•  Full Benefits – Click here!
• Other Incentives/Benefits – Click here!

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For more information regarding the Public Works Department, please visit our website at Public Works – County of San Luis Obispo. 

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. 

Candidates will have the ability to perform a variety of activities related to the analysis, troubleshooting, recommendation, and installation of hardware and software systems and related equipment for County needs; and operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently. A self-motivated professional who is adept at managing priorities, communicating with users, understanding their needs, and implementing solutions to meet those needs is being sought. A strong work ethic as well as the ability to learn continuously in order to keep up with the changing industry is a must. Experience with Server management, Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Power Automate, SQL Server and IIS are desired. Experience with SCADA systems (Rockwell Automation, Wonderware/Aveva, Ignition, etc.) is a huge plus.

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Systems Administrator II: Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

OR B: An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, two years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.

Systems Administrator III: Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. In addition, two years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.

OR B: An associate’s degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, four years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Veteran’s Preference Points 
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran’s preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.  Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.  Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.