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IT Administrator

IT Administrator

The Employment Application is REQUIRED; a resume is optional.

Click here for Printable Employment Application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be received by the City of Ocean Springs Human Resources office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Do NOT send your application to any other department than Human Resources. This deadline applies to when the Application is received by the Human Resources Department, not the date mailed, completed, or submitted to any department other than Human Resources.

DEPARTMENT
Supervision and Finance

REPORTS TO
City Clerk

SALARY
$14.42-17.31/hour, depending on experience
Non-exempt

SUMMARY
Installs, modifies, and makes minor repairs to computer hardware and software systems, and provides technical assistance and training to system users by performing the following duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED: Bachelor?s degree or higher in a related field (computer science, information technology, computer engineering technology, applied computer science, etc.). -AND- A minimum of two years of related work experience (IT administration, technical support, etc.). Additional years of related work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
PREFERRED: Work experience with Tools, Equipment, and Programs Used as listed in this Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Maintains and administers computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
-Performs data backups and disaster recovery operations.
-Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware, software, other network and system, and operator problems, and replaces defective components when necessary.
-Plans, coordinates, and implements network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
-Configures, monitors, and maintains email applications and virus protection software.
-Confers with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
-Inspects computer equipment and prepares computer for installation.
-Installs or assists personnel in installation of hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers, and disk drives.
-Loads specified software packages such as operating systems, word processing programs, or spreadsheet programs into computer.
-Enters commands and observes system functions to verify correct system operation.
-Implements and provides technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
-Trains people in computer system use.
-Coordinates with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.
-Provides updates, status, and completion information to manager, problem request tracking system, and/or users, via voice mail, e-mail, or in-person communication.
-Refers major hardware problems to service personnel for correction.
-Subject to after-hours and emergency calls and responses.
-Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, and PROGRAMS USED
-Desktop-, laptop-, and phone-based computers
-Phone and fax
-Windows O/S (multiple versions)
-Microsoft Office products including Outlook
-AS400
-WordPress
-PTS Solutions
-Barracuda (Web Security)
-GIS
-Network Administration
-Report writer programs

LANGUAGE SKILLS
-Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
-Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
-Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY
-Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
-Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess valid State of Mississippi Drivers License or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects or tools. The employee is frequently required to talk and to hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
-Submission of complete Employment Application.
-Rating of education and experience.
-Oral interview; reference & background checks.
-Job related test(s) may be required.

OTHER
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.? The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employees and is subject to change by the employer as the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Questions? Call Human Resources at 228-872-3338.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION
By Mail
City of Ocean Springs
Dept of Human Resources and Risk Management
Box 1800
Ocean Springs, MS 39566-1800

In Person
City of Ocean Springs
1016 Porter Avenue
Human Resources Cottage (next to City Hall)
Ocean Springs, MS

By Fax
228-872-0430

By Email*
hr@oceansprings-ms.gov

*To submit your completed Employment Application via email, you need to Print the Application; Complete the Application; Scan the Application as a PDF file; Attach the PDF to your email.

Online completion of the Application is NOT available.

Completion of the Employment Application is required. Resumes are accepted only as a supplement.

Due to the number of applications received, the City is unable to update applicants individually during the selection process. Only applicants of interest will be contacted.

Source: http://ci.ocean-springs.ms.us/employment/it/

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