NETWORK SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I/II
(An Unclassified, At-Will Position)

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido.  We have an opening for the position of Network Systems Technician I/II in our Information Systems Department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provides technical support for the City’s computer users;
• Performs installation, testing, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software applications;
• Ensures quality customer service to internal customers;
• Assists City users by providing one-on-one guidance in resolving computer related problems;
• Identifies and communicates frequent or special difficulties users are experiencing with network, hardware and software applications.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Have knowledge of Windows 7, Windows XP, Microsoft Exchange, including the Outlook client and Windows Desktop applications;
• Have the ability to maintain network servers, routers, switches and identify and resolve network connectivity issues;
• Have knowledge of personal computer hardware and software components and their relationship to a LAN/WAN environment;
• Have strong principles and practices in customer service and the ability to handle stressful situations.

Minimum requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent supplemented by college level course work in information systems, computer science or related field;
• One year experience of information systems and programming experience in a networked environment.  Additional education or training in an appropriate discipline may be substituted for up to one year of work experience;
•  A+, CompTia, or Microsoft Certified Professional certifications preferred;
• Network Systems Technician II requires two years of increasingly responsible experience of information systems and programming experience in a networked environment.  Additional education or training in an appropriate discipline may be substituted for up to one year of the work experience.  Must be a certified Cisco Network Associate or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.  Other specialized course work and training that provides a comparable level of knowledge may be qualifying.

NOTE:  For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City’s website.  The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.  A medical examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment.  Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

Unclassified Clerical/Technical employees currently participate in a furlough program to help reduce the budget deficit, resulting in a salary reduction of 5% per pay period.

Salary Ranges: Technician I: $3,206 - $3,897; Technician II: $3,539 - $4,301 per month (monthly salaries do not reflect the pay reduction due to the above mentioned furlough), plus an outstanding benefits package.  Benefits may vary by bargaining unit or group, but all regular employees receive the following generous benefit package:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• A comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance package; 3% @ 60 CalPERS retirement.
• Bilingual employees, with Department Head approval, receive extra pay.
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule.
• Flexible benefits spending package.

FULLY COMPLETED CITY APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION REQUIRED
Human Resources Department
201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone (760) 839-4643
www.escondido.org
Final Filing Deadline:  Monday, August 13, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
FAXED OR ELECTRONIC Applications and Postmarks Will Not Be Accepted

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process.

When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list. Qualification by a medical examination may be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.

Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request For Reasonable Accommodation form.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgement which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City’s receipt.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:

• Served in the U.S. armed forces
• Received an honorable discharge
• Did not retire from military service
• Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.

Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans’ preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans’ preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Escondido is a progressive and prominent agricultural, commercial and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living.

Escondido is a general-law city with a Council/Manager form of government. The "Hidden Valley" covers a 37 square mile area, and our 143,000 residents enjoy a full range of services provided by over 700 City employees, including police and fire protection. We are proud of our rich agricultural heritage and the cultural diversity of our present-day community, and invite you to share our bright future.

EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.