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City & Borough of Juneau, AK

Network Specialist II

City & Borough of Juneau, AK, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812


Salary:

$2,979.75 - $3,286.50 Biweekly

Location :

Juneau

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

202400497

Department:

Administration

Division:

Information Technology

Opening Date:

11/15/2024

Closing Date:

12/2/2024 4:30 PM Alaska

Position Number:

102024

Bargaining Unit:

Marine Engineers Beneficial Association

Pay Range:

19

Hours Per Week:

37.5

Telework Availability:

A hybrid (i.e., 3 days in office/2 days working from home) arrangement may be available once eligibility criteria is met.

Description

NETWORK SPECIALIST II

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION

$

77,473.50 - $

85,449.00 Annually (DOQ)

37.5 Hours per week

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORSomeone who is calm but recognizes when critical natured events require rapid response

Is pragmatic and works systematically through problems

Pays close attention to detail

Has excellent technical skills and a desire to grow / is eager to learn ever-changing technology

Has very good customer service presence

Can produce clear explanations (written and/or verbal) to the layperson

Is reliable and dependable

Contributes to the success of the departmentWHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM/GROUP/SECTION/DEPARTMENT (PICK ONE)

The Information Technology (IT) Department is a service and support department of the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ). We are dedicated to serving and maintaining the technology needs to all members of CBJ and strive to provide all an excellent technical environment in which to function. We are a close, good natured and dedicated group. We work well together and take pride in our ability to find solutions to all technical challenges.

WHAT THE CBJ CAN OFFER YOU:

In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 12 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave, & retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System).

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position typically works 7.5 hours per day (Monday through Friday). Your scheduled shift will be determined at the time of hire, typically shift schedules will begin between 7:30am - 8:30am, end of shift timing will match accordingly between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Your office is located in downtown Juneau in City Hall.

Typical Responsibilities

Routinely maintain awareness of network health monitoring for performance, stability, and/or outages. Works to troubleshoot and resolve issues when needed. Will develop baselines for reporting and for predicting future problems.

Installs, configures, and maintains physical infrastructure for CBJ WAN links. Provide assistance and guidance to the Network Specialist I in installing, configuring, and maintaining CBJ LAN links. Installs, configures, and maintains core network services on dedicated appliances as well as server hardware running Windows and Linux.

Monitors the availability and performance of core network services. Addresses outages or performance concerns. These services are, but not limited to, internal and external DNS namespaces, firewall (layer 3) and protocol screening (layer 4-7) protection of the network, layer 3 routing for LAN, WAN, and Internet resources, VPN services, and cyber threat detection and remediation. Responsible for maintaining monitoring systems on dedicated appliances as well as server hardware running Windows and Linux.

Performing primary administration of CBJ email systems, both on-premises and in O365. This includes the management of email user mailbox creation and maintenance, anti-spam filtering, backups, recovery, and e-discovery request reports. Will be the primary resource for end user email requests and the subject matter expert for CBJ email systems.

Provide support for Active Directory, ensures domain controllers are functioning efficiently. Will be the subject matter expert of our AD and user OU management. Will work with other CBJ IT staff in the maintenance, administration, and development of GPO's. Will work to answer general network help requests.

Install and maintain microwave radio communications gear. This involves work on towers or elevated work platforms, as well as occasional helicopter transportation to tower sites.

CBJ will fund tower climbing certification.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in information systems maintenance or support which includes the maintenance of network systems.

Substitution:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Computer Information Systems or related field will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Graduate study in computer science may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience on the basis of two (2) semester hours (3 quarter hours) for each month of experience.

Other:

Some positions may require

a current Alaska Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

This position is subject to a background check that will include a fingerprinting and a criminal background review. Based on task assignments, a background check may also require a credit check. All information provided by the applicant will be verified. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or dismissed if already employed. This position does require working at heights, on towers or elevated work platforms.

Supplemental Information

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager:

James Zuelow

Phone Number: ( 907) 586-5295

Email:

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

EducationIf you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work ExperienceIf you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE:

Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Application Assistance

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.

Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau.

Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.

Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

No cost employee only plan available

Employer paid Basic Life insurance$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents

Additional optional coverage availableTravel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage

Optional group-based insurance premiums for

Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Short-term DisabilityAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsurancePet Insurance

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 at open enrollment following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement BenefitsMembership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hireOption to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare

Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees

Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment optionsFor more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:

Paid Leave and Holidays

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served

21 days of PL within first year of employmentPersonal leave includes Sick leave

Twelve paid holidays a yearSix weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness ProgramThe Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per yearAn Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilitiesHealth related webinarsOffice Ergonomic AssessmentsFor more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .

Additional Perks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employerParking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown officesFree passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools