This is an exciting opportunity to work and grow in the Carson City Public Works Department! The individual selected to fill this position will be working with a group of talented team members in an environment with modern technology and a focus on continuous improvement. In addition, he or she will be exposed to a wide variety of systems and services and will have an opportunity to work with many exceptional people who make Carson City a great place to live, work and play! The Public Works Department offers training opportunities and flexible work schedules.
This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works. Under general supervision, administers, configures and operates software systems and databases associated with City computer systems. Provides technical support to City employees regarding the use of computers, networks, peripheral hardware and software.
Bachelors of Arts degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field may be accepted in lieu of an Associate's Degree and two (2) years of work experience.
Employees may choose between the following:
Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $22.0303 - 33.0455 hourly / $45,822.92 - 68,734.64 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $26.1454 - 39.2180 hourly / $54,382.38 - 81,573.44 annually
The salary is subject to negotiation based on qualifications and experience.
To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader).
This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: https://www.carson.org/home/showpublisheddocument/15581/637741283392970000
** This recruitment is open on a continuous basis. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately as hiring may occur early in the recruitment process. This recruitment will close without notice when either a sufficient number of applicants are received or a hiring decision has been made. **
Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
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.
Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; AND two (2) years of experience in the installation and troubleshooting personal computer hardware and software; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid Class C Driver's License.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- SQL, SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio), SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services)
- Reporting: Power BI
- Process Management, CMMS (Computerized maintenance management Systems), and/or EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) software
- Standard desktop computer system hardware and business application software operating capabilities and limitations.
- Principles and practices of application development.
- Use of specified computer applications involving word processing, office automation and/or standard report generation; the selection and installation of personal computer and network hardware and software.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Record keeping principles and practices.
- Local area network hardware and software capabilities and installation techniques.
- Documentation and user instruction methods and techniques.
- 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:
- Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting desktop, network and mainframe gateway hardware and software solutions.
- Using and instructing others in the use of computer hardware and software.
- Troubleshooting and correcting computer hardware and software problems.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
- Maintaining integrity across multiple platforms.
- Seeking out and displaying data from multiple sources, in accordance with user needs, via the creation of queries.
- Preparing clear and concise documentation, user instructions, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Analyzing user needs and evaluating and recommending appropriate hardware and software purchases.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
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, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.
Employees must maintain an active telephone. Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends and holidays.
