St. Louis County
Salary:
$29.02 - $44.10 Hourly Location :
Duluth, MN Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time Job Number:
25-117/674-02 Department:
Information Technology Opening Date:
08/08/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
This position will be responsible for planning, deploying, and maintaining the St. Louis County network infrastructure which includes over 250 network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless and VPN devices spread across over 50 county locations. A person in this position should have familiarity with the following networking concepts: Routing (RIP, OSPF, Static Routes or similar protocols) Switching (Ethernet, Fiber, VLAN, protected ring technologies, Spanning Tree, LACP or general switching concepts) Wireless (SSID, wireless controllers, or similar experience) Firewall (NAT/PAT, Site to Site VPN, User VPN) Telephony (VoIP Concepts/Telephony fundamentals) Video Collaboration systems Responsible entry-level professional work planning and engineering the County's systems infrastructure and database environments.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineering Associate, including longevity pay, is $29.02 - $41.01 per hour. The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineer, including longevity pay, is $33.43 - $47.63 per hour. The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineer Senior, including longevity pay, is $35.96 - $51.38 per hour.
This position is part of the represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting and performing routine IT engineering infrastructure tasks; building and maintaining infrastructure and database systems. Duties include assisting in the designing, monitoring and maintaining the County's infrastructure services, database systems and servers. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.
CONSTANT : Near vision; use fingers; and sit.
FREQUENT : Midrange vision, hear within 5 feet and up to 20 feet; grasp; work alone and work inside.
OCCASIONAL : Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; far vision; talk/speak; walk; work with others and drive. Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Systems Engineer - Associate (Pass/Fail):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology, or a closely related field AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in the infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director. Possession of a valid driver's license. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Systems Engineer (Pass/Fail):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology, network administration or a closely related field AND six (6) years full-time paid verifiable experience in infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director. Possession of a valid driver's license. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Systems Engineer Senior (Pass/Fail):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field AND six (6) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology, network administration or a closely related field AND eight (8) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration. Possession of a valid driver's license. Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the IT Systems Engineer Associate, IT Systems Engineer or IT Systems Engineer Senior level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended. RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-13.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note:
When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
August 11, 2025 -
Applicant screening will begin. Week of August 25, 2025 -
Supplemental question scoring to be completed Week of September 8, 2025 -
Interviews to be conducted ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at
VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Veteran: DD214 noting character of service. Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months. Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.) Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave Paid Holidays Medical Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Disability Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Benefits Deferred Compensation Training and Advancement Opportunities Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Employee Wellness Program Pet Insurance
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan. 01
Please type or clearly print your name. 02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
Yes
03
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
Yes No
04
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
06
Do you have any paid experience in Infrastructure or Database disciplines? Please note, we require that any work experience you claim credit for to also be listed in the Work Experience section of this application (to ensure standard information is collected, such as job title, duties, employer contact info, etc.).
Yes No
07
If you answered yes to the previous question, how much total full-time equivalent paid experience do you have in Infrastructure or Database disciplines?
0 - 11 months paid experience 12 - 23 months paid experience 24 - 35 months paid experience 36 - 47 months paid experience 48 or more months of paid experience
08
At the discretion of the hiring authority, this position may be filled using either the IT System Engineer Associate (full salary range including longevity pay is $29.02 - $41.01), IT System Engineer class (full salary range including longevity pay is $33.43 - $47.63) or the IT System Engineer Senior class (full salary range including longevity pay is $35.96 - $51.38). Please indicate your willingness to accept employment as follows:
Either IT Systems Engineer Associate, IT Systems Engineer or IT Systems Engineer Senior Either IT Systems Engineer or IT Systems Engineer Senior IT Systems Engineer Senior
09
SME Explanation: Questions 10-15 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application.I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 10-15.
Yes No
10
Describe your paid verifiable experience planning, coordinating, and implementing network hardware, software upgrades and replacements. (This would include switching, routing and any other networking device or appliance that you have worked with.) 11
Please describe your paid verifiable experience with VoIP phone systems, Voicemail, and auto attendant or call center systems. 12
Please describe your paid verifiable experience with analog or digital circuits, T1, PRI or SIP trunks. 13
Please describe your paid verifiable experience working with wireless networks. Include in your answer the type of wireless networks and examples of usage for each. 14
Please describe your paid verifiable experience working with VPN's. In your response explain the different types of VPN and uses for each. Examples would be Hardware VPN tunnels and or software VPN clients. 15
Please describe your paid verifiable experience working with firewalls or other network security appliances or applications. In your response, please explain products and uses for each. 16
I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Yes No
Required Question
$29.02 - $44.10 Hourly Location :
Duluth, MN Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time Job Number:
25-117/674-02 Department:
Information Technology Opening Date:
08/08/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
This position will be responsible for planning, deploying, and maintaining the St. Louis County network infrastructure which includes over 250 network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless and VPN devices spread across over 50 county locations. A person in this position should have familiarity with the following networking concepts: Routing (RIP, OSPF, Static Routes or similar protocols) Switching (Ethernet, Fiber, VLAN, protected ring technologies, Spanning Tree, LACP or general switching concepts) Wireless (SSID, wireless controllers, or similar experience) Firewall (NAT/PAT, Site to Site VPN, User VPN) Telephony (VoIP Concepts/Telephony fundamentals) Video Collaboration systems Responsible entry-level professional work planning and engineering the County's systems infrastructure and database environments.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineering Associate, including longevity pay, is $29.02 - $41.01 per hour. The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineer, including longevity pay, is $33.43 - $47.63 per hour. The full salary range for an IT Systems Engineer Senior, including longevity pay, is $35.96 - $51.38 per hour.
This position is part of the represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting and performing routine IT engineering infrastructure tasks; building and maintaining infrastructure and database systems. Duties include assisting in the designing, monitoring and maintaining the County's infrastructure services, database systems and servers. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.
CONSTANT : Near vision; use fingers; and sit.
FREQUENT : Midrange vision, hear within 5 feet and up to 20 feet; grasp; work alone and work inside.
OCCASIONAL : Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; far vision; talk/speak; walk; work with others and drive. Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Systems Engineer - Associate (Pass/Fail):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in computer science, management information systems, information technology, or a closely related field AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in the infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director. Possession of a valid driver's license. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Systems Engineer (Pass/Fail):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology, network administration or a closely related field AND six (6) years full-time paid verifiable experience in infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director. Possession of a valid driver's license. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Systems Engineer Senior (Pass/Fail):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology or a closely related field AND six (6) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, information technology, network administration or a closely related field AND eight (8) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either the infrastructure or database discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration. Possession of a valid driver's license. Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the IT Systems Engineer Associate, IT Systems Engineer or IT Systems Engineer Senior level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended. RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-13.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note:
When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
August 11, 2025 -
Applicant screening will begin. Week of August 25, 2025 -
Supplemental question scoring to be completed Week of September 8, 2025 -
Interviews to be conducted ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at
VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Veteran: DD214 noting character of service. Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months. Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.) Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave Paid Holidays Medical Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Disability Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Benefits Deferred Compensation Training and Advancement Opportunities Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Employee Wellness Program Pet Insurance
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan. 01
Please type or clearly print your name. 02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
Yes
03
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
Yes No
04
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
06
Do you have any paid experience in Infrastructure or Database disciplines? Please note, we require that any work experience you claim credit for to also be listed in the Work Experience section of this application (to ensure standard information is collected, such as job title, duties, employer contact info, etc.).
Yes No
07
If you answered yes to the previous question, how much total full-time equivalent paid experience do you have in Infrastructure or Database disciplines?
0 - 11 months paid experience 12 - 23 months paid experience 24 - 35 months paid experience 36 - 47 months paid experience 48 or more months of paid experience
08
At the discretion of the hiring authority, this position may be filled using either the IT System Engineer Associate (full salary range including longevity pay is $29.02 - $41.01), IT System Engineer class (full salary range including longevity pay is $33.43 - $47.63) or the IT System Engineer Senior class (full salary range including longevity pay is $35.96 - $51.38). Please indicate your willingness to accept employment as follows:
Either IT Systems Engineer Associate, IT Systems Engineer or IT Systems Engineer Senior Either IT Systems Engineer or IT Systems Engineer Senior IT Systems Engineer Senior
09
SME Explanation: Questions 10-15 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application.I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 10-15.
Yes No
10
Describe your paid verifiable experience planning, coordinating, and implementing network hardware, software upgrades and replacements. (This would include switching, routing and any other networking device or appliance that you have worked with.) 11
Please describe your paid verifiable experience with VoIP phone systems, Voicemail, and auto attendant or call center systems. 12
Please describe your paid verifiable experience with analog or digital circuits, T1, PRI or SIP trunks. 13
Please describe your paid verifiable experience working with wireless networks. Include in your answer the type of wireless networks and examples of usage for each. 14
Please describe your paid verifiable experience working with VPN's. In your response explain the different types of VPN and uses for each. Examples would be Hardware VPN tunnels and or software VPN clients. 15
Please describe your paid verifiable experience working with firewalls or other network security appliances or applications. In your response, please explain products and uses for each. 16
I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Yes No
Required Question