Position Summary

Are you an all-around IT expert who has a drive to succeed and move things forward? Can you handle the whole gamut of duties, ranging from IT desk help to solving network issues to helping oversee cybersecurity to, ultimately, helping chart the IT future for your employer? Do you want to apply your skills at a place that provides service and value to the public? Churchill County is recruiting for a full-time IT Professional to help address the county's IT needs. This salaried position is the sole in-house IT employee for the county, responsible for analyzing developing, implementing, maintaining, and modifying computer operations, systems, networks, databases, applications, and/or information security. In addition to addressing day-to-day IT issues, this position will also act as a liaison with an IT contractor for functions that are outsource and will also help with strategic planning for the county's IT needs.
The county IT Professional is a “hands on”, independent position balancing IT management and day-to-day operations and support. This position supports the Churchill County administrative and support offices of approximately 200 staff located throughout the county seat. The IT Professional plays an important role in planning, managing, and coordinating emergent IT technologies related to new and ongoing remote work and remote staffing needs. The IT Professional collaborates with Directors and local IT resources to plan and manage IT functions and perform tasks of varying complexity (i.e. end user support, network administration, hardware/software, security, troubleshooting, telecommunications, ordering and tracking supplies/equipment, etc.).
Consider working for Churchill County! The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (29.75% over and above your wage, equivalent to $19,000/year). (You won't find many private-sector employers contributing that much to your retirement!) The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $10,800/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $3,800/year).
If you are passionate about information technology and using that knowledge to help our community, and if you are qualified for the position, apply at www.churchillcounty.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Essential Functions
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Manages IT systems and computer systems.
• Provides technical support services for county computer systems and networks, including personal computers, servers, midrange systems, local and wide area networks, and wireless connectivity.
• Analyzes and evaluates possible solutions to problems; advises customers regarding problem resolution and directs customers to take specific actions to define and resolve such problems; provides on-site assistance for problem resolution.
• Installs, tests, and configures new workstations, peripheral equipment, and software.
• Provides technical assistance to county employees regarding the use and operation of a wide variety of computer hardware, software, and peripheral equipment; works closely with customers and other professionals in evaluating customer requests to determine priorities.
• Coordinates the planning and acquisition of new/upgraded technology and the decommissioning of legacy technology and end-of-life products.
• Recommends and executes modifications to technology systems in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Conducts detailed analyses and determines end-user requirements through consultation with end-users, technicians, vendors, management, and others.
• Supervises the work of vendor support personnel and contractors.
• Participates in recommending and justifying resource allocations and expenditure decisions, tracking, and recording expenditures, preparing purchase requests, and writing technical requirements for grant proposals.
• Maintains current knowledge of technological trends and advancements in the IT field and industry best practices, as well as security management practices, laws, policies, and ethics; ensures that all IT activities, policies, and procedures adhere to applicable rules and regulations.
• Develops and maintains effective and efficient disaster recovery plans and backup procedures.
• Maintains documentation related to the system architecture, operations, and other records of work activities as required.
• Represents the county with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

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.

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Education and Experience:*
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two years of progressively responsible professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, and/or applications analysis and development; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

(Additional experience of four years of progressively responsible professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position may be substituted in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.)

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Required Knowledge and Skills*
Knowledge of:

• Operational principles and characteristics of telecommunications, personal computers, and related peripheral equipment.
• Operational principles and procedures of standard word processing, database, spreadsheet, email, and related business applications software.
• Information technology as it applies to public sector or public safety enterprise.
• Techniques for troubleshooting and problem solving over the telephone.
• Customer service and support standards and procedures in information technology.
• Managing a project budget and creating cost estimates.
• The Windows operating system and command line tools and related analysis tools.
• Networked systems (and related network security principles and practices) and peripheral devices.
• Administering Active Directory and Microsoft Office 365.
• Providing support for identity, authentication, and authorization technologies including multifactor authentication and single sign-on.
• Examining and re-engineering service and support operations and procedures and developing new strategies and procedures within.
• Experience configuring, utilizing, and optimizing service desk platforms utilizing common frameworks such as ITIL for IT service management.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

Skill in:

• Understanding and using a variety of telecommunications equipment, personal computer hardware, and software.
• Analyzing computer and network operational problems, effecting solutions over the telephone and in person, and making recommendations for IT services, applications, and/or products.
• Defining and resolving difficult, technical telecommunications, and/or computer operational problems.
• Instructing users in the use of new or enhanced business applications, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations; organizing own work, setting priorities, and meeting critical deadlines with a minimum of direction.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives, and activities.

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REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:*

• Nevada Driver’s License.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate over the telephone and in person; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:*

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
• Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

DISCLAIMER: Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.

No Nevada state income tax

Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 29.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 44.00% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.

Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan – Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)

The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $150 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.
Vacation Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.
Sick Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.
Holidays - Regular county employees enjoy 11 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)

Tuition Reimbursement
Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,187.20 - $87,713.60 per year

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