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Job Description
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancies are with the Tulare County Information & Communications Technology Department (TCICT) located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months
Typical Duties
Level I/II:- Installs new software releases, system upgrades, performs patch evaluation, installs patches and resolves software related problems on all supported operating systems, database systems, and application software deployed.
- Provides on-going support of systems that ensure the clients' business cycles will not be impacted during upgrades or maintenance.
- Performs system hardware and software installations, updates, modifications, monitoring, diagnosis and problem resolution.
- Assists supervisor with prioritization of work requests, communicating impacts to schedule and costs when exceptions occur.
Level I: For a full list of duties for this position, please click here .
Level II: For a full list of duties for this position, please click here .
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education:- Equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
Equivalency for Education:- IT related experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Level I:- One (1) year of experience as a TCiCT Systems Technician.
Level II:- Two (2) years of experience as a TCiCT Systems Technician.
Equivalencies for Experience:
Level I-- Or three (3) years of experience in server administration & email administration in an enterprise environment.
- Or three (3) years of experience in data base administration.
Level II-- Or four (4) years of experience in server administration & email administration in an enterprise environment.
- Or four (4) years of experience in data base administration.
Knowledge of:- Server architecture and hardware integration concepts.
- TCP/IP networking concepts, Directory Services administration and management.
- Enterprise level operating systems administration skills including but not limited to Microsoft Windows and various Linux distributions.
- Security and Business Continuity concepts.
Skill/Ability to:- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Install and configure server from the ground up including operating system installation, hardware, software, & RAID configuration.
- Installation and configuration of email systems.
License or Certificate:- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 7
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Tulare - HR&D
Show moreThe mission of Tulare County Human Resources and Development is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce. We provide a wide array of services to our department and agencies including training, payroll processing, employee/labor relations, employee records, wellness programs, and benefits administration. Our dedicated staff supports 20 County Departments and over 5,100 employees in more than 800 job classifications.
Tulare County employees enjoy generous benefits, including a choice of excellent health plans, vacation, paid time off and retirement packages. Working for Tulare County is like working with family. You are encouraged, supported and given flexibility to balance your work life and your private life. You'll have an opportunity to begin or enhance a meaningful career where what you do matters.
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