IT System Administrator I or II

IT System Administrator I or II – Information Technology and Budget Department – Goldendale – Full-time 40 hours/wk– Non-exempt. IT System Administrator I, Grade 42, Steps 1-3, $30.29-$32.13/Hr, IT System Administrator II, Grade 44, Steps 1-3, $34.04-$36.10/Hr, DOQ, First review 12/05/2025, Open until filled.

This is training level System Administrator Position. Under supervision, performs a variety of computer and VOIP telephone system design, maintenance, and support activities. Responsibilities include the daily administration and technical support of the County's technology resources including, wide and local area networks, computers, printers, mobile devices, phones and electronic mail. Consults with users to determine hardware, software and system functional specifications.

Coordinate and implement projects for information and telecommunication systems maintenance and upgrades, and basic user training. Coordinates and implements projects to install and upgrade network systems. May provide support to departments in database administration. Trains people in IT positions of lower skill levels.

Independently performs a variety of computer and telephone system design, maintenance, and support activities. Responsibilities include the daily administration and technical support of the County's technology resources including, wide and local area networks, computers, printers, mobile devices, phones and electronic mail. Coordinates information and telecommunication systems maintenance and upgrades, and basic user training. Designs and coordinates installation of network systems and upgrades.

May provide support to departments in database administration.

• Applies system analysis techniques and procedures to install and maintain system software and applications, including: server software and patches, application software and upgrades. Administers electronic mail.
• Consults with users to determine hardware, software and functional specifications in order to design, develop, modify and implement additions and/or changes to computer systems.
• Performs technology systems maintenance activities. Ensures all hardware installation and maintenance of computer and telephone equipment are efficiently completed, including: computers, printers, network devices, telecommunications equipment, and cabling.
• Maintains detailed documentation of technology resources and IT processes.
• Installs and maintains system software and applications, including: server software and patches, application software and upgrades. Administers electronic mail.
• Oversees and performs technology systems maintenance activities. Ensures all hardware installation and maintenance of computer and telephone equipment are efficiently completed, including: computers, printers, and telecommunications equipment.
• Maintains detailed documentation of technology resources and IT processes.

• Responds to user problems involving hardware and software in a timely, professional manner.
• May install and maintain system software and applications, including: PC software and upgrades, server software and patches, application software and upgrades. Administers electronic mail.
• Responds to user problems involving hardware and software in a timely, professional manner.
• May provide support to departments in database administration for applications running on Oracle, MS SQL or other databases.
• Assists in and performs systems analysis including defining information systems requirements, identifying options, developing and implementing solutions and applications.
• Assists the Director in budget development and tracking.
• Researches new products, software upgrades, equipment and services. Prepares recommendations and upon approval, coordinates with outside sources to test and implement changes.
• Ensures continued and increased efficiency of County information systems by maintaining an awareness of the latest technological advances through ongoing training and reading online media and other relevant materials. Continuously reviews software to increase…