This recruitment is open until the position is filled.
Pay Grade: 116
Annual Salary Range: $89,600 - $132,100
The successful candidate s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role and internal equity. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range, which is $110,900 annually.
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
- Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
- Medical Reimbursement Program; $66.11/month
- Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
- Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Department / Division:
IT / Network Operations
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Schedule:
Monday Friday
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Job Number:
RC# 902493
DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position designs, installs, configures, and maintains network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity of the city's technology and communications systems. Builds, tests, implements, and supports network infrastructure and supports the creation and maintenance of network disaster recovery plans. Monitors network performance and makes recommendations for improvement.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Creates standards and technical specifications; and designs, architects, configures and documents complex solutions for voice, data, and wireless networks.
- Configures and troubleshoots network hardware and software such as routers, switches, firewalls, cameras, and card access.
- Monitors network performance and security to ensure optimal operation and protection against cyber threats.
- Collaborates with other IT professionals to integrate network systems with other technologies, such as servers, storage, and cloud services.
- Plans and executes network upgrades and expansions to accommodate business growth or technological advancements.
- Documents network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference and knowledge sharing.
- Provides guidance to Network Technicians.
- Participates in on-call rotations and responds promptly to network emergencies or outages to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
- This is a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) regulated position and requires the ability to meet and maintain compliance with the Security Policy.
- May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in local/wide area network, telecommunications or information security infrastructure or related experience.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Electronics, Communications, Information Systems, or related field.
The term equivalent means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor s degree).
Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is preferred.
Additional:
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Police background investigation
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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