It Specialist Iii – Systems Administrator

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IT Specialist III – Systems Administrator

Location

Orlando, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

23-00246

Department

Information Management Services

Opening Date

07/07/2023

Closing Date

7/25/2023 3:00 PM Eastern

Hiring Salary

$57.304/yr - $72,675/yr depending on the level of education and experience.

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Job Summary

Starting Salary: $57.304/yr - $72,675/yr depending on the level of education and experience.

Minimum Requirements & Essential Functions

IT Specialist III – Systems Administrator is responsible for creating advanced analytical, technical and administrative work products in information on technology. IT Specialist III – Systems Administrator is expected to identify and resolve moderately complex work problems related to computer systems/servers, network data, and application administration. Work is performed under direction of upper-level classifications with extensive latitude for individual and team initiative. #oj

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to protect computer systems/servers and network data by ensuring that the most appropriate anti-virus software and security patches are applied.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Must have knowledge of the following areas: application administration (e.g., CAD, RMS, Lawson, SharePoint, OnBase, etc.); Active Directory; VMware, or Hyper-V administration; Storage administration; networking concepts (FTP, Telnet, TCP/IP, LAN, VLAN, WAN); Windows server administration.
• Ability to develop and maintain corporate server software patching policy; plan and execute regular patch applications to keep all managed servers up to date with software updates; plan and communicate patching events; execute within allocated time with very minimal unplanned down-time.
• Ability to provide cost-effective strategic long-range technical solutions for Windows servers, storage arrays, and computer backup systems; troubleshoot and provide both Tier-1 and Tier-2 technical support in these areas.
• Must also have ability to use judgment and discretion.
• Ability to provide recommendations on technologies used by the agency.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Ability to identify, resolve and complete complex tasks and work assignments based on defined service levels, in a timely manner.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving an agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver’s physical exam.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to be FCIC/NCIC certified within one (1) year of accepting position.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform data backup and restoration; collaborate with team members to create, follow, and test a disaster recovery plan.
• Ability to develop and support a moderately complex agency technology service.
• Ability to interact with vendors to manage repairs and pro-active fixes; remain well-informed of current technologies for future improvements.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Must have the ability to use creative and original thinking.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and other employees.
• Must have advanced computer skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to meet with stakeholders to identify business objectives and requirements and translate them into an acceptable technology solution that is cost effective and consistent with agency policy.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to develop and recommend technical solutions for enterprise physical and virtual server configurations and functionality; develop complex technical solutions with other IT Specialists.
• Ability to mentor team members on best practices within their area of expertise.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and financial reports.
• Ability to focus and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to be the application administrator for various agency systems (e.g., CAD, RMS, Lawson, SharePoint, OnBase, etc.).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) AND three (3) years of general IT experience. OR a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field AND two (2) years of general IT experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have completed one training course towards Microsoft Certified Systems Administration (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).
• Preferred candidates will also have advanced skills in one or more of the following: development tools, server administration tools, or network security administration tools.
• At least one of the following certifications is preferred: Server + Certification; VMWARE Certified Professional (VCP).

PROCESSING & TRAINING

• Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
• Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and also sit and work on the computer for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or use hands to handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may have to assist someone lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting. The employee must be able to work in remote locations within Orange County and possibly outside of Orange County. The employee will be working with computer related equipment and may occasionally be exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Depending on assignment, may be required to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends. The employee is required to support the agency’s emergency operations during a critical incident and may be recalled. The employee may also be assigned to a technical team in order to support the agency during a critical incident.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

• Education incentive and reimbursement programs
• Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
• Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
• Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
• Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
• 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Gym facilities in many agency buildings

01

You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card?

• I am a United States citizen
• I am neither a United States citizen nor do I possess a valid permanent resident alien card
• I am not a United States citizen, but I do possess a valid permanent resident alien card

03

If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code.

04

Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?

• Yes
• No

05

Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?

06

Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

• No
• Yes

07

How many college credits do you have?

08

Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?

• No
• Yes

09

Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?

• No
• Yes

10

Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.

11

If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license.

12

Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?

• No
• Yes

13

Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

• No, or I do not have a driver's license
• Yes

14

Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).

15

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• No
• Yes

16

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.

• Yes
• No

17

Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.

18

Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

19

Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).

20

Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?

• Yes
• No

21

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.

22

Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?

• No
• Yes

23

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.

24

Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

• Yes
• No

25

Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.

26

Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang or any association that engages in criminal activity?

• Yes
• No

27

Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.

28

Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

• No
• Yes

29

Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

30

Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?

• No
• Yes

31

Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement.

32

Have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s) within the last two (2) years from the date of this application? (e.g. - marijuana (to include cannabidiol (CBD)), heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.)

• No
• Yes

33

Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last 2 years, location(s), and the dates last used.

34

Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?

• Yes
• No

35

Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).

36

Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?

• Dishonorable Discharge
• I did not serve in the military
• Honorable Discharge
• Other
• I am still an Active Reserve
• Honorable Discharge under General Conditions

37

What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?

38

Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service.

39

Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?

• Not Applicable
• Yes
• No

40

Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.

41

Are you currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency and if so, are you currently under internal investigation?

• Not Applicable
• Yes
• No

42

If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?

• Yes, I have been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
• No, I have never been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
• Not Applicable

43

Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome.

44

Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer?

• Yes
• No

45

Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s).

46

Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job?

• No
• Yes

47

Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s)/resignation(s).

48

Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?

• No
• Yes

49

What agency, city/state and date(s) of application?

Required Question

Agency

Orange County Sheriff's Office

Address

2500 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida, 32804

Phone

(407) 254-7490

Website

http://OCSO.COM

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