System Administrator - Entry (2020-03870) Lacey



System Administrator - Entry (2020-03870) Lacey

Salary

$62,052.00 - $81,444.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County – Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2020-03870

Department

Employment Security Department

Division

Information Technology Services Division

Opening Date

05/15/2020

Closing Date

5/22/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Here's your opportunity to be a key part of how we live our vision and BUILD the nation's best and most future ready workforce – starting right at ESD!

Power to Help: Here at Employment Security, we believe in the Power to Help when people need it most. We provide economic security to the people of Washington every day and in every corner of the state. We help people find jobs, provide our communities with inclusive workforce solutions that promote economic resilience and prosperity, and are now providing paid family and medical leave.

Power of a Job: The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) improves our business by providing innovative IT support and services. As a System Administrator – Entry, you will be a member of the Systems Operations unit which is an integral part of the successful administration of claimant and employer services within ESD. In this role, you will provide Tier 2/3 technical support to all applications that we develop, purchase and support, ensuring systems are available, functional, efficient and maintaining the system configuration. 

If you are ready to join a team of pioneering IT professionals continuously improving our customer's experience and service levels, then we hope you will apply today! 
 
More than Just a Paycheck!  Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. To read more about our benefits, click on the following employee benefit links:

Duties

As a System Administrator, your ability to analyze trends, and identify, diagnose, and resolve system issues will ensure continued service and availability of critical applications to internal and external customers. As part of your daily routine, you will be responsible for processing nightly batch jobs, troubleshooting file transfers and data interface issues, as well as responding to and resolving Tier 2 and 3 incident tickets, as these systems have critical impacts to ESD's work. In addition, you will implement, measure and improve all processes, procedures and activities to ensure continuous improvement, prevent re-occurrence of production issues, and predict how our services are performing against pre-determined expectations. 

For a full description of duties - please click here to request from recruiter: PDF Request

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or closely related field.

OR 
 
Associate Degree AND one (1) year of IT experience with the following:

  • Production systems administration, implementation and support.
  • PowerShell scripting.
  • Testing -- unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and/or regression testing.
  • Application development.
OR

Three (3) years of IT experience with the following:
  • Production systems administration, implementation and support.
  • PowerShell scripting.
  • Testing -- unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and/or regression testing.
  • Application development.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Certification in ITIL
  • Experience with ticketing systems for incident, problem and defects.
  • Experience with SEAP/SAW Functionality.
 
The most successful candidate would also have experience with the following:
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures and laws.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
  • Knowledge of supervision processes and methods.
  • Knowledge of facilitation and coaching techniques.
  • Knowledge of mathematics.
  • Reading comprehension skills - understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Writing skills - convey information in writing according to the needs of the audience.
  • Oral communication skills - convey information orally according to the needs of the audience and receive as well as understand spoken information.
  • Workload management skills - plan and organize assignments to create timely, accurate work products. Work efficiently, remain focused, and handle interruptions effectively.
  • Research skills – collect, synthesize, and evaluate information.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • IT project management skill.
  • Customer service skills - build and maintain customer relations and satisfaction.
  • Systems security skill - knowledge of systems security issues.
  • Application systems operation, infrastructure and performance skill.
  • Systems integration skill in application support.
  • Exposure to application development skill and languages.

Supplemental Information

Please attach a Resume and Cover Letter to your on-line application (through the Add Attachment(s) field).

  • A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa.
  • Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Other Information
  • Final external candidates must be able to pass the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Fraud Check.
  • Position may require frequent and/or occasional travel to field offices within the state, and/or occasional travel for meetings and/or training. Must meet requirements to operate state vehicles.
  • This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of IT SA/Entry candidates for agency-wide vacancies in the next six months.
  • The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
  • If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960.


Veteran's Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service.  Please black out any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

Thank you for your service!


 
Modern Workplace
ESD's employee engagement continued to trend upward in 2018 as we developed programs to improve the employee experience. We are diligent and remain focused on creating a modern workplace designed to meet the needs of a changing workforce. We have wellness programs, telework policies and flexible schedules. We're working to update our facilities all over the state to enhance both the client and employee experience. 
 
Opportunity for All
The Washington Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Please include your name and preferred pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.
 


 


Please contact Carolyn Haley on the Talent Acquisition Team at 360-480-5752, chaley@esd.wa.govHRRecruiting@esd.wa.gov, or Washington Relay Service 711 with general questions, if you are a person with a disability needing assistance in the application process, or if you need this job announcement in an alternate format.

More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a cover letter and resume with this applicant packet. Please click below to indicate you have attached the required documentation.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you a current or former Washington state employee?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher
  • None of the above
04
Please select the focus of your degree from the list below.
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Related degree
  • Non-related degree
  • I do not have a degree
05
Please select all that apply from the list below. I have experience with the following:
  • • Production systems administration, implementation and support.
  • • PowerShell scripting.
  • • Testing -- unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and/or regression testing.
  • • Application development.
  • None of the above.
06
Based on your selections above, how many years of IT experience do you have with the following? • Production systems administration, implementation and support. • PowerShell scripting. • Testing -- unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and/or regression testing. • Application development.
  • I have less than 1 year of this type of experience.
  • I have 1 year of this type of experience.
  • I have 2 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 3 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 4 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 5 or more years of this type of experience.
  • I do not have this type of experience.
07
In support of the question above, briefly describe your experience. If you do not have this type of experience, type N/A.
08
Please select all that apply from the list below. I have experience with the following:
  • • Experience with ticketing systems for incident, problem and defects.
  • • Experience with SEAP/SAW Functionality.
  • None of the above.
09
Please select all that apply from the list below. I have obtained the following certifications:
  • Certification in ITIL
  • Other equivalent certifications, experience or training.
  • None of the above.
10
ESD How did you hear about this job opportunity?
  • WWW.Careers.Wa.Gov
  • WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
  • Washington State Employee Referral
  • ESD Employee Referral
  • Employment Security Department's job web page: WWW.Esd.Wa.Gov
  • Monster
  • College/university website
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • VERG
  • Craigslist
  • CareerBuilder
  • Other
11
If you selected "Other", please tell us how you learned about this job opportunity. If this does not apply to you, type N/A.

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