***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***Network ManagerThe City of Concord is currently looking for an experienced IT professional to fill one Network Manager vacancy in the Information Technology Department.The Information Technology DepartmentThe mission of the Information Technology Department is to ensure Concord's technology portfolio provides the appropriate set of tools required for delivering high-quality services to internal departments, Concord residents, and other agencies in a consistent manner sustainable over the 10-year budget horizon. The Network Manager will be a key contributor to providing high-quality support and coordination with all City business units, including the Police Department; and will enjoy using their extensive knowledge of IT security concepts and controls to protect the City's investment in IT technology and its data.What you will be doing:The Network Manager manages and performs systems analysis and programming activities for the City's Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN), datacenter, telephony and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP), wireless networks, remote location, server and desktop systems; and will proactively manage the efficiency, reliability, and business continuity of the City's infrastructure as a systems administrator and project manager.We are looking for someone who:Is service-oriented, and is experienced in providing outstanding customer service to both internal and external customersIs a collaborative team playerHas excellent verbal and written communication skillsHas VMware, Cisco, HP/Dell server experienceHas extensive knowledge of IT security concepts and controlsAble to use good judgement, think analytically, and make sound recommendationsHas experience managing a budgetEmbraces and embodies the City's Mission, Vision and ValuesWhat we offer: The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees' professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following:Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hireA variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverageCity-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insuranceVacation accruals starting at 15 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, plus 80 hours of administrative leave per year available upon completion of probationGenerous tuition reimbursement program401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2000 annuallyFlexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costsLife insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max) and disability insuranceA wellness program that offers yoga and fitness classes, annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resourcesOption for alternative work schedules (hybrid or 9/80), based on department approvalThe Community: Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco and 58 miles north of San Jose. With a population of almost 130,000 residents occupying an area of 31 square miles, Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County. The City's central location offers easy access to the entire Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco, and the Silicon Valley.Concord has much to offer; its local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City's early California heritage, along with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, an excellent park system, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, and a wide variety of restaurants. Additionally, diverse public and private educational opportunities for students of all ages are available in Concord.Concord residents enjoy a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The ideal weather and natural beauty of Concord make the area ideal for visitors and locals seeking active outdoor activities. In Concord, where "Families Come First," one is never far from a park or an open green space for active play or just relaxing. Todos Santos Plaza, the heart of downtown Concord, features a year-round Farmer's Market, several seasonal and community celebrations, as well as serving as a wonderful outdoor space for all to enjoy.SELECTION PROCESS1. Submit a completed City of Concord application online at www.cityofconcord.org. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview. If you are selected to participate in the panel interview and are unavailable, we regret that we will not be able to reschedule you.Conviction History and Background Investigation: If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord. Appointments to this position are also subject to a polygraph and background investigation coordinated by the Concord Police Department.Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of patterns and trends associated with operating system design and administration, including hardware and software design, development, and procurement for local and wide area networks. Knowledge of principles, practices, standard contract terminology, and techniques. Knowledge of microcomputer systems and peripheral hardware and software components. General knowledge of systems capabilities and limitations.Ability to design, develop, and maintain centralized and networked computer systems; to develop and implement directives, policies, and procedures; to analyze user needs and develop automated solutions; to communicate effectively with City staff, elected and appointed officials, contractors, service providers, consultants, and the public; to negotiate and administer contracts; to provide supervision and coordinate the work of other professionals; to collect and analyze information, and to draw valid conclusions; to understand, interpret, and apply fairly complex network configurations and applications, and appropriate rules, regulations, and procedures; and to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or a related field.Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in computer operating system administration and network design and administration.A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or ****** prior to the final filing date.
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