Server Administrator

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! 

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Server Administrator for the Management of Information Systems Department (MIS) which is located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. 

Management of Information Systems (MIS) is a General Services Department which is responsible for providing technology services and support to the Board of County Commissioners as well as services to the Clerk of Courts, Court Administration, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office. Some of those services include supporting primarily Microsoft Servers providing various servers such as Windows File, Print, Web, Microsoft Exchange, Remote Desktop Services and SQL servers.  The County uses VMware for virtualization and has solutions for Mobile Device Management (MDM) and multi-factor authentication. The MIS Department supports approximately 1,500 end users with various devices – desktops, laptops, tablets, Toughbooks, printers and cell phones. MIS has various physical server hardware including Storage Array Network (SAN) storage, Disk-to-Disk Backup Storage and other server hardware.

Employees work in a team-oriented environment in order to provide the best services they can to a wide spectrum of County personnel. This position is part of the Server Administrator Team which configures and supports the various servers and implements systems with other team members. 

The ideal Server Administrator candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to prioritize workload in an efficient manner.
 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs operating systems, high end application software, patches and upgrades such as, but not limited to, email, mobile device mgt, web services, web content filtering

• Assist in administration of Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams, and other applications.

• Perform user account provisioning and de-provisioning, including setting up and managing user roles, permissions, and licenses.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Microsoft 365 applications and services.

• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves system hardware, software, and networking issues at the server and workstation levels.

• Configures, optimizes, and monitors operating systems, applications, and servers.

• Performs system back-ups and recovery.

• Conducts server and system builds as required

• Maintains and updates equipment documentation.

• Develop and maintain process documentation.

• Troubleshoots and repairs servers, computers, scanners, printers, and other peripheral equipment.

• Installs and supports software applications, including operating systems, in-house applications, and third-party applications.

• Prepares and configures new computers and equipment for deployment.

• Coordinates departmental software upgrades and installation.

• Terminates and tests network cables.

• Coordinates the relocation of computers and related equipment.

• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for minimum two years.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.

• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.

• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.

• Must be able to operate a computer.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of current information technology trends and solutions.

• Knowledge of the administration, installation, maintenance, upgrade and operation of computer hardware, software, and peripherals.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and services

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Working Conditions may include some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust.

• Physical Activity may include sitting, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 25lbs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, or standing.

Salary Range:

$70,241.60 -$93,808.00

Compensation Grade:

BCC PG21

Department:

Management Information Services

Location:

4455 Avenue A
St. Augustine, FL 32095


St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

An applicant eligible for Veteran's Preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preferences in accordance with Florida law may file a complaint requesting an investigation with the Florida department of veterans affairs. Veteran's Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33778. A complaint must be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice of hiring decision is received by the applicant or within three calendar months of the date of the application is filed within the employer if no notice is given. If no notice is given, it is the responsibility of the preferred applicant to contact the employer to determine if the position has been filled.