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Career Description SENIOR TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO COUNTY OF ORANGE EMPLOYEES ONLY. FILING PERIOD: Beginning Thursday, February 8, 2007 we will accept applications until the needs of the Department have been met. This recruitment may close at anytime. Apply immediately.

This list will be used to fill a vacancy in Integrated Waste Management Department/Information Systems.

INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (IWMD) is an organization dedicated to meeting the solid waste disposal needs of Orange County through efficient operations, sound environmental practices, strategic planning, innovation and technology. IWMD operates 3 active landfills, 4 household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 21 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and planning for County unincorporated areas.

Position Information IWMD desires to lead the way in the solid waste industry with innovative technology. IWMD Information Systems (IS) has implemented a state-of-the-art, Microsoft 2003 Active Directory, Wide Area Network, supporting highly automated landfill operations and business practices. IWMD Information Systems continually strives to maximize the use of existing computer resources while implementing new technology to streamline processes, reduce costs and improve customer service. The responsible stewardship of information technology strengthens IWMD's competitive advantage and helps to achieve IWMD business goals.

In this challenging role, reporting to the Information Systems Manager, the Senior Technical Systems Specialist will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as the Wide Area Network Engineer/Administrator
• Be responsible for LAN/WAN administration, operations, maintenance and future network design/development
• Install and maintain network connecting equipment including routers, switches and hubs
• Administer a comprehensive anti-virus solution to protect the network system
• Utilize network management tools and troubleshoot network problems
• Supervise two staff providing end-user computer support to over 160 users

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Thorough understanding of PC, LAN and WAN Technologies with experience as a Wide Area Network/Administrator supporting Cisco equipment at multiple locations.
• Exeprience as a Storage Area Netwrok (SAN) engineer with strong skills working on block level SANs, fiber channel and iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface).
• Strong knowledge of Windows XP, Server 2003 R2, Office 2003, Microsoft Exchange/Outlook, Microsoft Group Policy Objects, AutoCAD, SQL 2000 and IIS.
• Customer service orientation with demonstrated success in managing technical staff and projects in complex environments.
• A self-starter with strong leadership skills.
• Strong supervisory and project management skills.
• Excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills.
• The self-motivation to be able to effectively manage multiple priorities while striving to achieve business goals.

Minimum Qualifications Experience/Education: Five years of progressively responsible experience in network systems administration and successful completion of 24 units of college level or equivalent course work which indicates the candidate has a sound conceptual understanding of most technical systems concepts.

Ability To

• Organize and coordinate sophisticated network systems in a complex, dynamic environment
• Multi-task assignments
• Develop creative solutions and ideas
• Lead a team of network specialists
• Communicate effectively
• Develop project plans
• Manage resources effectively

How To Apply

• Only on-line applications will be accepted.
• Please record or print your online receipt (confirmation number). The confirmation page verifies receipt of your online application.

IMPORTANT: You can paste your resume in the work experience section and your resume must emphasize all the areas in which you have the expertise and specific competencies outlined above.

For specific information regarding this recruitment, please contact Rhodora Gomez at (714) 834-4143.

Selection Procedure

• On-line applications will be reviewed and rated by job knowledge experts.
• Only the most qualified individuals will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
• Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds.

Additional Information Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits

In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

01

Are you a County of Orange employee? If yes, proceed to answer questions 2 through 4.

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your experience working as a LAN/WAN Engineer/Administrator. Include certifications, network design process, operating systems, experience with network hardware, protocols, data circuit troubleshooting, e-mail systems, servers you have supported and a description of your duties.

03

Describe your experience working as a Storage Area Network (SAN) Engineer/Administrator. Include types of products you have worked with, protocols, your zoning experience and your feelings on what makes an ideal SAN design.

04

Describe your experience in the supervision of Information Systems staff. Include years of experience, level of supervision, number and titles of staff you have supervised.

• Required Question