About The Position
The City of Saint Paul’s Office of Technology and Communications (OTC) is looking to hire a Junior Network Administrator in their Operations and Infrastructure division. This position is part of a team responsible for the day-to-day operation of the city’s network environment, which provides various services to internal city staff as well as external users such as residents or the public.
As a Junior Network Administrator, you will work across city departments with a variety of stakeholders to help build consensus, share expertise with others using a consultative approach and drive results to meet business requirements. Additionally, within the team you will lead and prioritize work assignments to align with citywide goals and business objectives, and plan innovative changes to ensure a positive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.
Here's What You Can Expect To Do
- Troubleshoot network issues
- Independently utilize all available resources (knowledge bases, online resources, vendors, etc.) to ensure timely resolution of network issues
- Assist with planning, installation, maintenance of wiring and other network infrastructure including working with City departments on remodel and new facility work related to networking
- Installation of low voltage network infrastructure
- Network system monitoring, performance tuning, switch/firewall backup/recovery, network architecture, and network system maintenance
- Member of the 24x7 on-call support team
For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
The eligible list created from this assessment may also be used to fill IS Information/Technical Analyst III positions as they become available in various departments within the City.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Computer Technology, or a related field and two (2) years of work experience related to the vacancy or a vacancy-related technical school certificate and four (4) years of work experience related to the vacancy.
A combination of education and experience to equal six years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
May require a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call
1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments. You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments by the application deadline.
General Information
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.
Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position also requires a background check and may require a driver’s license check. This position may be subject to limited on-call status for after-hours services associated with the assignment.
Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying with education.
Human Resources Contact Information
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: Jr. Network Administrator
Official Title: IS Information/Technical Analyst III
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
For a Detailed Overview, Visit General Benefits.
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?
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How do you best qualify for this position?
- A Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Computer Technology, or a related field and two (2) years of work experience related to the vacancy
- A vacancy-related technical school certificate and four (4) years of work experience related to the vacancy
- A combination of education and experience related to the vacancy to equal six years
- None of the above
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Please indicate which of the following you have professional experience with. Check all that apply.
- Network Administration
- Physical Server and Infrastructure Support
- IT Asset Management
- Network Hardware
- Application Security
- None of the above
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In detail, please describe the experience indicated in the previous question. Be sure to include your role, responsibilities, and length of time performing such work.
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In detail, provide your experience learning a new skill(s) to address a technology issue. What steps and/or tools did you utilize to identify, understand, and address the issue?
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Provide an example of how you manage your workload with competing priorities. Detail steps taken to ensure completion of tasks while maintaining high level service within the established timeline?
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Describe a time you changed your approach in order to work more effectively with a person from a different background. What was the situation, how was it handled, and what was the outcome?
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Please list any applicable certifications you currently hold. If none, please indicate "N/A".
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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Are you currently a Saint Paul resident?
- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to answer
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If you indicated "yes" as a current Saint Paul resident, please indicate your zip code.
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
