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Contra Costa College

Network Administrator I

Contra Costa College, Martinez, California, United States, 94553

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Position Bargaining Unit:

Local 21 - Supervisory Management

Why join the Contra Costa Health Services Department? Contra Costa Health includes a Health Plan, Public Health, Hazardous Materials, Environmental Health, Housing Homeless and Health, Regional Medical Center, Behavioral Health, Emergency Management Services, and a full complement of ambulatory care sites including school-based services. Contra Costa Health has an excellent employment opportunity for a full-time Network Administrator I, assigned primarily to the Health Services Information Technology Unit located in Concord, CA.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Is articulate, both verbally and in writing, and communicates clearly and professionally with staff, providers, and the vendor community

Shows initiative and follow-through

Effectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they arise during the day, responding to urgent requests promptly in an atmosphere with competing demands

Acknowledges and respects the cultural and linguistic differences of diverse populations

Demonstrates empathy in handling customer needs and builds a trusting rapport with customers

Excels at troubleshooting

Can train and develop junior co‑workers

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

Managing systems in our data centers, including servers, storage, backups, virtualization platforms, and providing servers for our customers

Managing and deploying virtual desktop infrastructure systems as part of a team

Working with a team to manage and support on‑premises Active Directory, group policy

Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager to manage system updates and software installations

Troubleshooting various systems, access, and tier 2 support for our end users

Managing and deploying thin client endpoints in clinical environments

Working directly with end users, supervisors, and key stakeholders

A Few Reasons You Might Love This Job

Your work will impact the lives, health, and well‑being of all residents (with a focus on the diverse, marginalized communities) and businesses in Contra Costa County

The team you would work with is full of people passionate about their jobs, constantly innovating and collaborating

Professional development funds are available for each employee

Offices are in the central part of the County

Offers a generous benefits package

A Few Challenges You Might Face In This Job

After‑hours work will be routinely required

Adapting to the frequency and timeliness of the regulatory changes

Staff will be required to work in clinical/ hospital settings

You will work under pressure and need to deliver products in tight time‑frames

Troubleshooting multiple interconnected systems

Competencies Required

Adaptability: Responding positively to change & modifying behavior as the situation requires

Critical Thinking: Analytically & logically evaluating information, propositions & claims

Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning & conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data

Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

Customer Focus: Attending to the needs & expectations of customers

Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on‑time, on‑budget & achieve their objectives

Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport & maintaining mutually productive relationships

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information processing or a closely related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years of full‑time or equivalent experience in designing, installing, and helping to maintain complex multi‑site Network Server Operating Systems, systems administration including storage, virtualization and cloud.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of four years.

Desirable Qualifications

Certifications in the areas we are hiring for (iGel, Citrix, Windows, SCCM, VMware).

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase.

Online Multiple‑Choice Test: Candidates who clear the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate. The assessment measures competencies including adaptability, critical thinking, professional and technical expertise, analyzing and interpreting data, and customer focus. Candidates must receive a score of at least 70%.

TENTATIVE DATES Online Multiple‑Choice Test: 11/12/25 – 11/17/25

CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and the resulting report will be used to determine whether any convictions conflict with the duties of the role. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present evidence of rehabilitation.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers. Employment requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath and completion of all Disaster Service Worker‑related training.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contact Information For recruitment‑specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us. For technical issues, contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team at +1 855‑524‑5627.

Benefits To find more information on benefits offered by Contra Costa County, visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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