The Fresno County Library currently has an excellent career opportunity available to qualified individuals for the position of Senior Network Systems Engineer in the San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS). The SJVLS is a Joint Powers Agency encompassing ten public library jurisdictions in seven valley counties. The SJVLS provides a networking infrastructure linking these ten public libraries to assist in the delivery of public service. This infrastructure includes a shared library automation system, a telecommunications network that provides public Internet access, shared electronic resources, and a referral service for advanced reference queries, inter-system delivery of books and materials, and other related activities.

The Senior Network Systems Engineer performs a wide variety of assignments and principally serves in a lead capacity for the design and management of the SJVLS Wide Area Network, network security, provision of Internet Service, and over lower level staff in assigning, evaluating, and reviewing assignments. The Senior Network Systems Engineer also develops procedures and tools for member library technical support and participates in enterprise server management including hardware and software specification and daily operations as well as desktop configuration and maintenance.

Outstanding and highly desired candidates will be experienced professionals possessing strong interpersonal and time management skills, initiative, imagination, independent judgment, a high degree of maturity, and exceptional analytical and leadership aptitude.

NOTE: The incumbent must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends (including Sundays) and to travel between worksites including the various Library branches of the SJVLS. The travel area may range up to approximately 200 miles.

In addition to possessing technical competence, ideal candidates will possess —

The skills/ability to:

• Install and troubleshoot PC software and peripherals.
• Effectively organize, direct, and review the work of assigned staff.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Lift up to 30 pounds and reach, bend, twist, crawl, stoop, and manipulate small objects in tight spaces.

Knowledge of:

• Computer hardware and software.
• Office automation systems and procedures.
• Teleprocessing network systems. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:     Seven (7) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Network Systems Engineer with Fresno County.

Substitution:    Thirty (30) semester units of completed coursework from an accredited college or university that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.  Fifteen (15) of the required units must be in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

OR

Certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or an IBM Certified Specialist – AIX System Support may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OR

Certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CISCO Certified Internet work Expert (CCIE), an IBM Certified Specialist – AIX System Administration, IBM Certified Specialist – AIX HACMP, or IBM Advanced Technical Expert – RS/6000 AIX may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

License:           Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

SAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Helps design, implement, monitor, and maintain enterprise networks using LAN/WAN internetworking technology, including network protocols and management systems.
• Helps configure, install, and maintain network hardware, routers with access lists, network firewalls, and SNA gateways.
• Helps administer and implement TCP/IP addressing and sub netting.
• Works with data circuit providers to install and troubleshoot circuits.
• Helps evaluate and recommends network hardware.
• Monitors and troubleshoots hardware using network hardware diagnostic tools.
• Organizes, develops, modifies, implements, and maintains systems software required to support network servers and the infrastructure.
• Helps install and configure current standard operating systems for servers and PCs such as Microsoft Exchange 2008, LINUX, and PC based operating systems.
• Performs backup and restore process and completes disaster planning.
• Reads, interprets, and applies complex technical publications.
• May design and maintain County Web sites.
• Provides training and support to departmental staff.
• May act in a lead capacity over lower level staff in assigning, evaluating, and reviewing their day-to-day assignments.

ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Leave Plan (paid “time off”)
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan - (County sponsored tax shelter savings plan.)
• Flexible Spending Plan(s) – (Set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses.)
• Fresno County Federal Credit Union – (County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking, and many other services.)

SELECTION PROCESS:

Depending upon the number of applications meeting the Minimum Qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the following processes:

• Written examination (weighted 100%).
• Oral examination (weighted 100%).  An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant. The oral exam process may also include a written exercise designed to allow the panel to further evaluate a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the functions of the position.
• Written examination (weighted 50%) followed by an oral examination (weighted 50%). Depending on the number of candidates who pass the written examination, only the top scoring candidates may be invited to participate in the oral examination.  Candidates not scoring in the top group may make up an active applicant pool.  If additional applicants are needed during the duration of the eligible list, an oral examination will be scheduled for candidates in the applicant pool.
• Achievement Rating Panel (weighted 100% or pass/fail). An ARP includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates' education, experience, and personal qualifications are evaluated based on application materials submitted.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be considered further.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

1. Fresno County Application
2. Supplemental Questionnaire
3. Comprehensive Resume

Please note:  All required application materials must be received by our office (online, by mail, or in person) by the deadline.  Emailed applications will not be accepted.

HOW TO APPLY:

Online:             www.jobaps.com/fresno

Open “Job Information Flyer” and follow the “to apply on-line” instructions.

By mail or in office:     Fresno County Personnel Services

Fresno County Plaza

2220 Tulare St. 14^th Floor

Fresno, CA  93721

Office hours:    Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM; excluding holidays.

Please be advised that it is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the Fresno County Personnel Services of any mailing address and telephone number changes.  Notices sent via U.S. Mail from Personnel Services are not forwarded (“Return Service” is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).

You may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to www.jobaps.com/fresno and clicking on the “Closed Jobs Status Board” link.

Should you feel you need special accommodations for this examination due to a qualifying disability, please contact Personnel Services at (559) 488-3364 at least five (5) days prior to your examination.

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