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Network Administrator

Clackamas County

Job ID: 107719

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

WHO MAY APPLY

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, December 16, 2024.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $87,447.48 - $110,710.34

Hourly Pay Range: $42.042059 - $53.226127

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position. This position is classified as an IT Administrator 1.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month

• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.

• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/1e311321-f9ff-4daa-8753-bbdfb4e8d1b4

http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Join Clackamas County's transformative broadband initiative! The Clackamas Broadband Exchange (CBX) is reshaping how our communities educate, respond to emergencies, and conduct business. CBX is committed to delivering cost-effective, high-speed communications and data transfer, and we are looking for IT professionals who share our passion for innovation.

We are seeking a dedicated Network Administrator to help manage and advance the CBX network, ensuring its continued role in connecting and empowering our communities. Your work will directly impact how our communities educate, respond to emergencies, and conduct business, making it a role of significant importance.

As the Network Administrator, you will be essential in planning, implementing, and maintaining CBX's broadband systems. Your work will support high-speed internet access for educational institutions, emergency services, and more.

In this role, you will design and plan broadband network configurations, analyzing requirements to develop solutions that meet organizational needs. Collaborating across departments and researching emerging technologies, you'll help keep the network efficient and innovative.

You will manage key projects, coordinate schedules, foster collaboration, and solve problems with stakeholders. Additionally, you'll prepare technical documentation, including system drawings and specifications, while working with vendors to implement hardware and software solutions.

You will, maintain network security, and address vulnerabilities. Hands-on tasks include installing, programming, and maintaining broadband equipment, servers, and proprietary applications

This is an opportunity to combine strategic planning, project management, and technical expertise to ensure a reliable and secure broadband network that supports innovation and connectivity across the organization. This role will constantly challenge and inspire you, offering ample opportunities for growth and learning.

The CBX network delivers high-speed broadband to:

• Schools, colleges, and libraries enable cutting-edge distance learning and educational applications.

• Community institutions provide enhanced connectivity for public services.

• Businesses and emergency responders, ensuring reliable, high-speed communications in critical situations.

Your work will directly support this essential infrastructure, driving innovation and connectivity throughout Clackamas County.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• At least two (2) years of related experience in broadband systems, networking, or programming
• Demonstrated experience with:

• Server and network management
• Fiber networks and broadband carrier systems
• Security protocols and data recovery processes, and
• Vendor coordination and technical documentation

• Strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Limited Energy Technician Class ‘A' or ‘B'.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Proficiency in configuring and maintaining high-capacity cable and fiber networks, including experience with broadband carrier systems
• Experience with server and network security protocols,
• Experience collaborating with vendors to acquire, implement, and maintain hardware and software solutions

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673

*For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participates in long-range planning and design of Broadband Network configurations and systems; confers with departments to analyze current and projected requirements; researches new systems and technologies.
• Participates in occasional Broadband Network project management and coordination; occasionally may coordinate meetings, schedules, objectives, and materials. Problem-solving and consensus-building with management, users, and vendors.
• Participates in the design and implementation of CBX Network standards; prepares detailed documents, drawings, network charts, and specifications, including technical details of hardware and software; participates in the development and documentation of operational procedures; participates in the design of new methods and procedures for accomplishing work; occasionally may prepare services estimates; participates in the design and coordination of hardware and software requests with vendors. Interacts with selected vendors.
• Occasionally provides specialized training to technicians and analysts. Participates in coordinating CBX network security and CBX network maintenance, testing, and daily operations.
• Performs routine physical installation, maintenance, programming, moves, adds, changes, and repair of CBX network equipment, servers, storage systems, broadband carrier systems, specialized and proprietary applications, software, and all other Broadband related equipment.
• Performs routine analysis, design, and programming of broadband network equipment, CBX fiber network, security servers, specialized and proprietary applications, software, and related equipment.
• Performs routine installation, maintenance, and repair of broadband conferencing servers, switches, telecommunications network equipment, broadband-related microcomputers, and multiplexers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs broadband equipment and networks using test equipment, tools, schematics, circuit diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Performs routine server and network security; secures backup and recovery of data as required; monitors and analyzes equipment performance to identify and correct problems or potential problems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbent typically works in a variety of settings and locations. Work requires the ability to bend, crawl, climb, stoop and be available at sites to provide client support in the installation, repair and maintenance of hardware and software. Incumbent must be able to lift or move personal computers, terminals and peripheral equipment which may weigh up to fifty pounds. Frequently works early and late hours to meet timelines, provide off-hour upgrade and maintenance, and respond to emergency situations.

Duties require frequent to continuous standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, overhead reaching, grasping, fine motor control, accurate color perception, and the ability to lift up to 80 pounds and carry 30 pounds. Duties also involve exposure to electrical hazards, confined spaces, loud noises, vibration, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, working at heights, exhaust fumes and dust, chemicals, and adverse weather conditions including extreme temperatures.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

• http://www.clackamas.us/
• http://www.clackamas.us/onboarding/
• https://www.mthoodterritory.com/

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Technology Services Department provides computing services to County departments and other public and private agencies. The Department offers technical services and support in the following areas:

• Applications, including enterprise systems
• Geographical Information Systems
• Web
• Document Imaging
• Desktop Support
• Data Center Operations
• Network, including the Clackamas Broadband Express
• Telecom
• Systems Administration
• Technical Call Center
• Technical Learning Center

The mission of the Technology Services Department is to provide high quality, cost-effective technology for, citizens, county departments, and county commissioners.

http://www.clackamas.us/ts/

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f
• https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html
• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a67ee11c-861c-4126-aa5a-4dec6174f6eb

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter
mailto:JCallahan@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5858737

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