Grand Forks County is excited to announce an excellent career opportunity working as an IT Systems Senior Technician.
As an IT Systems Senior Technician, you will be responsible for performing computer hardware and software moves, add-ons, changes, troubleshooting for individual users, install, repair, and provide preventative maintenance of personal computer and related systems. Train and provide technical assistance to users on hardware and software applications. Manages and maintains the maintenance of video security systems, computer security and network integrity. Network knowledge and experience highly preferred. Come and join our team!
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Starting Salary Range: $56,313.62 annually (DOE) with excellent benefits (benefit information below).
Deadline to Apply: April 27, 2025, with a start date on or after June 1, 2025.
Status and Hours: Full-time, regular position (based on 40 hours per week), benefit eligible. There might be a variation to work hours and days to support the department and County needs.
How to Apply: A Grand Forks County application must be completed and submitted with a resume and cover letter to receive full consideration. DD214 is required to be submitted with the application to gain veteran preference. Applications may be obtained and/or returned in person or via mail at: 151 South 4th Street, 5th Floor North, Grand Forks, ND 58201 or by email to human.resources@gfcounty.org
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Minimum Qualifications for consideration: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in computer sciences, engineering, or related field.
Experience: Three (3) or more years of related technology experience. Network knowledge and experience highly preferred.
Licenses, Certificates, and Registrations: Maintain a valid driver’s license. A+ core and OS, computer maintenance, networking, and basic troubleshooting.
Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, detail orientated, who has knowledge of Local area network, hardware, and software capabilities and installation techniques. Windows operating systems, common software applications, and computer hardware equipment. Common operating procedures, testing methodologies, computer networking, and data processing and computer operations. Selection and installation of personal computer and network hardware and software. Documentation and user instruction methods and techniques.
With the skills in Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network hardware and software. Using and instructing others in the use of computer hardware and software. Troubleshooting, investigating, and correcting computer hardware and software problems. Maintaining accurate records of work performed. 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. Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Able to Handle confidential and data privacy issues appropriately. Solve problems and determine appropriate course of action. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, co-workers, and public, from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Handle varying and often busy, stressful times.
County Employment Benefits: While employed at Grand Forks County you will receive a generous number of paid holidays, paid time off, benefits, and retirement. Did you know that Grand Forks County participates in NDPERS Retirement - 16.26% and employees only contribute 2% and the County contributes the rest. For employees hired on or after January 1,2025, you will be enrolled in the Deferred Compensation 2025 plan (DC25) at the rate of 9.26% of your gross salary paid by the County with an option for an additional 3% employee contribution and County match. You belong here!
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Selection Process: Prospective employees may undergo a thorough background investigation and might include a drug/ alcohol screening. Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on the required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration.
Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office, in writing, at the time of application.
The County of Grand Forks is an at-will employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Compensation
$56,313.62 DOE per year