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Job Description
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Information and Communication Technology Department (TCICT). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the TCICT Department located in Visalia with partial telework available after probationary period.
Typical Duties
DUTY SAMPLE- Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems on all supported operating systems, database systems, and application software deployed.
- Provide on-going support of systems to ensure the clients’ business cycles will not be impacted during upgrades or maintenance.
- Perform system hardware and software installations, updates, modifications, monitoring, and diagnosis and problem resolution; assist supervisor with prioritization of work requests, communicating impacts to schedule and costs when exceptions occur.
- Assist with the design, development, implementation, and analysis of products and systems.
For a full list of duties and requirements for this position, please go to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare/classspecs?keywords=IT%20Systems%20Administrator%20III
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: Equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
Equivalency for Education: Or IT related experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a year for year basis.
Experience One (1) year experience as a TCiCT Systems Administrator I .
Equivalency for Experience: Or three (3) years of experience in server administration & email administration in an enterprise environment.
Knowledge of:- Server architecture and hardware integration concepts.
- TCP/IP networking concepts, Directory Services administration and management.
- Enterprise level operating systems administration skills including but not limited to Microsoft Windows and various Linux distribution. Security and Business Continuity concept.
- Operations, philosophy, and limitations of electronic computer systems. Computer systems programming analysis and design.
- Relational database design concepts, implementation, maintenance, integration techniques, troubleshooting, and recovery procedures for those databases.
Skill/Ability to:- Install and configure server from the ground up including operating system installation, hardware, software, & RAID configuration.
- Installation and configuration of email systems.
- Correctly diagnose system issues.
- Interpret complex technical documents.
- Develop recommendations and assist in implementing solutions to problems.
- Research, review, evaluate, recommend hardware and software upgrades.
- Manage systems move/add/change.
DESIREABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
License or Certificate:- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Microsoft (MCDBA)
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
- Oracle Certified Database Administrator OCADBA
- IBM Certified Database Administrator
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- VMware Certified Technical Associate Data Center Virtualization (VCTA-DCV)
- VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- AWS SysOps Administrator
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Commvault Certified Professional
- Tanium Certified Administrator
- or similar certification
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:- Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
- An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
- Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 19
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual :
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.
Years of Service
% Increase
Total
5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Closing Date/Time: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Tulare - HR&D
Show moreThe mission of Tulare County Human Resources and Development is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce. We provide a wide array of services to our department and agencies including training, payroll processing, employee/labor relations, employee records, wellness programs, and benefits administration. Our dedicated staff supports 20 County Departments and over 5,100 employees in more than 800 job classifications.
Tulare County employees enjoy generous benefits, including a choice of excellent health plans, vacation, paid time off and retirement packages. Working for Tulare County is like working with family. You are encouraged, supported and given flexibility to balance your work life and your private life. You'll have an opportunity to begin or enhance a meaningful career where what you do matters.
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