Telecommunications Network Administrator

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County seeks a Telecommunications Network Administrator to manage and optimize our large enterprise PBX and data network environment. The role requires handling installation, configuration, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting across complex systems.

Qualified candidates will have a relevant degree or equivalent work experience, with documented success in enterprise PBX networks and data communication technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or closely related field with required experience.
• 60 semester or 90 quarter units plus required experience in PBX and data networks.
• Eight years of progressively responsible PBX/data network experience.
• Two years as Telecommunication PBX Support Technician II in Kern County system.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or closely related field

60 semester or 90 quarter units from accredited college

Eight years of experience in PBX and data network environment

Two years as Telecommunication PBX Support Technician II in Kern County classification system

Job description

Examinations

Appraisal (100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration or closely related field AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing installation, implementation, configuration, maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and resolution of PBX and data network problems in a large enterprise PBX and data network environment.

OR Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience performing installation, implementation, configuration, maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and resolution of PBX and data network problems in a large enterprise PBX and data network environment.

OR Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience performing installation, implementation, configuration, maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and resolution of PBX and data network problems in a large enterprise PBX and data network environment.

OR Two (2) years as a Telecommunication PBX Support Technician II in the Kern County classification system.

Qualifying experience must have been within the last eight (8) years.

Valid California Class \"C\" Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.

Telecommunications Network Administrator

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification.

Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.