Recruitment #2019-15704-01
Salary | $30.59 - $37.19/hour; $63,635.10 - $77,349.17/year |
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Department | Information Technology |
Job Type | Open |
Date Opened | 3/8/2019 5:15:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/22/2019 5:00:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
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Work Location |
Auburn, California (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn)
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HR Analyst | Kelly Tourville |
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill both open and promotional vacancies in various County departments as they arise, subject to specific position requirements. The current vacancy resides in the Department of Information Technology and is described, as follows:
The current vacancy resides in the Department of Information Technology and is described below. The Department of Information Technology (IT Department) is seeking to fill an Information Technology Technician I/II position within the IT Service Desk group. This group is responsible for receiving, resolving, and/or routing all technology service requests and incidents for Placer County's IT Department. This organization is the front door to our IT Department. The IT Service Desk defines the standard endpoint configuration makes and models and handles the imaging, upgrading, securing, maintenance, and repairing of all endpoints. This team also provides and manages employee access to the network, file shares, and application access through Active Directory. The ideal candidate for this position will possess successful experience working on an IT Service Desk as this role combines exceptional customer service and communication; broad IT hardware and software support; Windows 10 support; along with administering user account, security groups, and distribution lists with Active Directory.
This position reports to an Information Technology Supervisor at a modern office building located in beautiful Auburn, California on a Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule.
Performs a wide range of technical duties, typically in a help desk environment, in order to provide effective support for assigned technology functional area; troubleshoots and resolves system/application related support requests pertaining to maintenance and administration of computer hardware and software and telecommunications systems to meet business needs. This classification serves as a first or second-level responder and may perform any of the following functions: installs/sets up, operates, maintains and monitors a variety of information systems including network, peripherals, operating systems and user applications; plans, implements and monitors hardware and software upgrades, patches, security and backup/recovery processes; installs, configures and administers a variety of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and internal applications; and performs other related duties as assigned.
This is the full journey level class in the Information Technology Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Information Technology Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Incumbents at this level work alone on routine or regular work assignments, checking with a supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow. This class is distinguished from Information Technology Specialist in that the Specialist describes positions that are responsible for performing duties that are broader and more complex in nature requiring specialized knowledge and abilities as compared to the more routine tasks performed by a Technician that require a more general knowledge.
Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor. May receive technical and functional supervision from higher level staff.
In addition to the above, when assigned to Telecommunications:
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two (2) years of responsible experience comparable to Information Technology Technician I with Placer County.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of an Associate’s degree with major coursework in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Possession of an approved information systems technology certificate, or completion of an approved information systems training course may substitute for all or part of the above required education.
Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.
License or Certificate:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
In addition to the above, when assigned to Telecommunications:
Knowledge of:
Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances; position occasionally requires travel to other locations. Work environments may include noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors, marked changes in temperature and humidity, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces.
Training & Experience Rating (100%)
Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph) and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications, and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.
The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.
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Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
3/25/2019 - Minimum Qualifications Screening
3/26/2019 - Send "Not Qualified" Notices
4/1/2019 - Training & Experience Rating
4/2/2019 - Eligible List Established