Network Administrator

Job Posting Job Summary: Under direction of the Director of Elections Technology, this position provides day-to-day level-1 technology operational support within the Elections Technology Department. Systems including ballot building coordination, coordination of equipment testing and technology coordination. Major Responsibilities: Oversee and Manage in-house Auditing Tasks. Professional interaction with county election office supervisors and staff, county election board members, county commission members, and county attorneys on a nearly daily basis. Communicates project status and progress of work product for review and briefing. Assist Ballot Building operation. Design and execute long and short-term projects. Installs, analyzes and troubleshoots as necessary desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, monitors, peripherals, network, servers, phones, and switches. Validates new computer hardware, software and processes in office environment working in conjunction with other IT staff. Responds to Windows OS, Exchange/Outlook, IE supported applications and other supported software problems. Maintains current inventory of all State owned equipment. Performs other IT related duties as assigned. Support the roll out of Elections related initiatives. Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; identifies and involves appropriate internal or external expertise when appropriate; works proactively, addressing things before being forced to by events; accommodates new methods and procedures. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with users and peers. Server Support and On-site Equipment Testing - Develop and lead an array of short and long-term projects. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong knowledge of desktops, laptops and mobile devices, as well as network equipment Strong knowledge of MS Office and MS Exchange/Active Directory Demonstrated problem resolution and task management skills Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong customer service orientation Must be able to lift 75 pounds Some travel required Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university in Information Technology Knowledge of the state's voting system and be able to prepare highly precise relational databases in extremely tight time windows throughout the calendar year Skilled in the use of GEMS 1.18.22G! and Ballot Station 4.5.2! BizTek People