Contra Costa Health Services
Network Administrator I
Contra Costa Health Services, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
The 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 its 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 be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Online Multiple‑Choice Test: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online test. The assessment will measure candidates’ competencies that may include but are not limited to: adaptability, critical thinking, professional and technical expertise, analyzing and interpreting data, and customer focus. Candidates must receive a score of at least 70%, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%)
TENTATIVE DATES: Online Multiple‑Choice Test: 11/12/25-11/17/25
Note: If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within six (6) months of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re‑take the exam. If more than six (6) months have passed, you will need to retake the exam. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment‑specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at
Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855‑524‑5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker‑related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
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.
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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 its 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 be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Online Multiple‑Choice Test: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online test. The assessment will measure candidates’ competencies that may include but are not limited to: adaptability, critical thinking, professional and technical expertise, analyzing and interpreting data, and customer focus. Candidates must receive a score of at least 70%, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%)
TENTATIVE DATES: Online Multiple‑Choice Test: 11/12/25-11/17/25
Note: If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within six (6) months of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re‑take the exam. If more than six (6) months have passed, you will need to retake the exam. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment‑specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at
Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855‑524‑5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker‑related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
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.
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