IT Security Architect
Montana State University
Position Information
Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26187
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
John Williams john.williams25@montana.edu 406-994-7841
Classification Title: Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Working Title: IT Security Architect
Brief Position Overview
The Security Architect will lead efforts to coordinate the development, documentation, and implementation of initiatives to improve the security of MSU’s IT environment. The primary responsibilities of this position are to, using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as a guide, assess the security posture of MSU’s four-campus IT environment and coordinate initiatives to identify, document, and implement standards to improve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of MSU’s IT resources.
Under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer, this full-time position works closely with the technical and administrative staff throughout the four MSU campuses and the IT Community to maintain and improve the security of MSU’s data and IT resources.
Position Number: 4M1266
Department: UIT Information Security Group
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type: Classified
Contract Term: Fiscal Year
Semester:
If other, specify From date:
If other, specify End date:
FLSA: Exempt
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: Salary range of $40.032 to $56.045 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type: Classified Salary
If other, please specify:
Recruitment Type: Open
Position Details
General Statement
In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain security policies and standards for MSU’s four-campus IT environment. • Conduct or coordinate risk assessments and audits using the NIST CSF, and other NIST frameworks (NIST 800-171) to identify and prioritize opportunities to mitigate threats and risks to MSU’s systems and data. • Evaluate and recommend solutions and technologies to improve MSU’s security posture. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary units to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigating controls for identified risks. This includes, but is not limited to, networking, system administration, enterprise services, desktop and user support, and application development. • Assist in the planning for, coordination of, and response to, security incidents.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree and a track record of progressively responsible experience in information technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Advanced knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and associated risks. 3. Hands-on systems and networking administration experience. 4. Demonstrated experience supporting ERP and other enterprise software and Web application environments. 5. Demonstrated experience with data loss prevention, vulnerability management, threat hunting, anti-malware tools, and SIEMs in a higher education environment. 6. Demonstrated experience providing both technical and functional users with training related to security best practices. 7. Demonstrated experience using a risk-based approach to identify and prioritize new initiatives. 8. Demonstrated experience with assessing functional requirements to ensure a balanced approach to security with business needs in mind. 9. Demonstrated experience with the implementation and maintenance of the principle of least privilege.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on cybersecurity (Master’s degree preferred). 2. Demonstrated ability to coordinate among interdisciplinary units to work toward a common goal. 3. Experience working in a multi-campus higher education environment. 4. Experience responding to, and helping to manage, security incidents.
The Successful Candidate Will
•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. • Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information and circumstances, including high-stress incident handling. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and rapidly re-prioritize a variety of tasks at different levels of complexity and urgency.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?: No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date:
Close Date:
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on November 20, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6704643
Full Time
IT Security Architect
Montana State University
Position Information
Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26187
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
John Williams john.williams25@montana.edu 406-994-7841
Classification Title: Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Working Title: IT Security Architect
Brief Position Overview
The Security Architect will lead efforts to coordinate the development, documentation, and implementation of initiatives to improve the security of MSU’s IT environment. The primary responsibilities of this position are to, using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as a guide, assess the security posture of MSU’s four-campus IT environment and coordinate initiatives to identify, document, and implement standards to improve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of MSU’s IT resources.
Under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer, this full-time position works closely with the technical and administrative staff throughout the four MSU campuses and the IT Community to maintain and improve the security of MSU’s data and IT resources.
Position Number: 4M1266
Department: UIT Information Security Group
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type: Classified
Contract Term: Fiscal Year
Semester:
If other, specify From date:
If other, specify End date:
FLSA: Exempt
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: Salary range of $40.032 to $56.045 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type: Classified Salary
If other, please specify:
Recruitment Type: Open
Position Details
General Statement
In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain security policies and standards for MSU’s four-campus IT environment. • Conduct or coordinate risk assessments and audits using the NIST CSF, and other NIST frameworks (NIST 800-171) to identify and prioritize opportunities to mitigate threats and risks to MSU’s systems and data. • Evaluate and recommend solutions and technologies to improve MSU’s security posture. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary units to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigating controls for identified risks. This includes, but is not limited to, networking, system administration, enterprise services, desktop and user support, and application development. • Assist in the planning for, coordination of, and response to, security incidents.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree and a track record of progressively responsible experience in information technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Advanced knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, and associated risks. 3. Hands-on systems and networking administration experience. 4. Demonstrated experience supporting ERP and other enterprise software and Web application environments. 5. Demonstrated experience with data loss prevention, vulnerability management, threat hunting, anti-malware tools, and SIEMs in a higher education environment. 6. Demonstrated experience providing both technical and functional users with training related to security best practices. 7. Demonstrated experience using a risk-based approach to identify and prioritize new initiatives. 8. Demonstrated experience with assessing functional requirements to ensure a balanced approach to security with business needs in mind. 9. Demonstrated experience with the implementation and maintenance of the principle of least privilege.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on cybersecurity (Master’s degree preferred). 2. Demonstrated ability to coordinate among interdisciplinary units to work toward a common goal. 3. Experience working in a multi-campus higher education environment. 4. Experience responding to, and helping to manage, security incidents.
The Successful Candidate Will
•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. • Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive information and circumstances, including high-stress incident handling. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and rapidly re-prioritize a variety of tasks at different levels of complexity and urgency.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?: No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date:
Close Date:
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on November 20, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6704643
Systems Control Operator III
Valley Water
Salary: $124,924.80 - $159,910.40 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01937-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Raw Water
Closing: 11/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
The position of Systems Control Operator III is responsible for remotely monitoring, operating, and controlling Valley Water's raw water system, including local and imported raw water transmission facilities, three pumping plants, and appurtenances to control the flow of water from the Raw Water Control Center during an assigned shift. Our Commitment: We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protection, and environmental stewardship.About Valley Water:Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain and operate automated controls to ensure that commitments and daily schedules are met according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Remotely control the flow of water through turnouts to achieve the demands of three water treatment plants and adequate delivery of water for managed groundwater recharge and environmental stream flows. • Validate unusual readings of flow, pressure, and Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) by contacting field personnel for verification; notify supervisor or maintenance personnel of unusual conditions. • Monitor stream flow stations to prevent dry back conditions that result in violations of state and federal fish and wildlife ordinances. • Confer with the water treatment plant operators, other internal staff, and personnel from other utilities regarding system operation. • Explain the system's SOPs to visitors. • Observe and inspect pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment for safe and proper operation; coordinate high-voltage and general switching orders in dealing with Western Area Power Authority (WAPA) and Pacific Gas and Electricity (PG&E). • Issue internal and external switching and clearance orders; bypass portions of the system during emergencies or planned maintenance shutdowns; and ensure lockout/tagout procedures are completed before maintenance activities commence. • Perform confined space entry functions in the completion of assigned tasks; ensure adherence to established safety procedures and precautions. • Maintain detailed logs and records of work performed; issue source change notifications; and prepare clear and concise reports, as requested. • Interact with Valley Water's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), field operations personnel, and County communications personnel to resolve emergency flood control situations during periods of heavy rain. • Work 12-hour, day or night shifts on weekdays or weekends on a rotating basis every six months. • Work on-call during the weekends and nights on a rotating basis. • Communicate with external customers such as the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and San Benito County Water District and internal customers (water treatment plants operators, water resources technicians, and hydrographers) about operations such as shutdowns; coordinate with customers to ensure they receive deliveries; and communicate, plan, and orchestrate system. • Use pressure monitoring devices to find leaks in pipelines. • Follow safety regulations and applicable safety policies and procedures. • Serve as a disaster service worker and perform disaster service activities as may be assigned by supervisor or law, pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100. • Perform all related duties and responsibilities as required.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in local and remote monitoring, operations, and control of multiple water storage and distribution systems and facilities. • Proficient in working in the Microsoft Office Suite • Experienced in creating and revising SOPs • Keen on having a sense of urgency • Experienced with effectively communicating with State, Federal, city, and town officials as related to emergency scenarios
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
• Operate a computer-based system to monitor and control water conveyance and distribution • Locally and remotely monitor, analyze, and control pumping plant operations • Recognize unusual operating conditions and take appropriate actions • Work independently in the absence of supervision • Write SOPs
Ideal Knowledge:
• Operations, services, and activities of a water supply, flood control, and environmental stewardship systems • Principles, practices, methods, and maintenance requirements involved in the operation of water transmission, distribution, and storage facilities and equipment • Operational principles and maintenance requirements of pumping facilities and equipment • Operational principles of power generation, transmission, and distribution equipment including pipelines, pumps, valves, motors, and generators • Valley Water's and regulatory agencies' policies and procedures governing the control and release of water including California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Western Agricultural Processors Association, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Department of Safety of Dams, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices • Principles of business writing and report preparation • Operational characteristics of remote system control devices • Principles and practices of hydrology and hydraulics
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The possession of a California Water Distribution Certificate (D2 or higher) is desired/preferred To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Systems%20Control%20Operator%20I-II-III%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Raw Water Operations Unit (Position Code 323)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position requires the individual to be on-site and is typically not a teleworking position.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6683532
Full Time
Systems Control Operator III
Valley Water
Salary: $124,924.80 - $159,910.40 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01937-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Raw Water
Closing: 11/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
The position of Systems Control Operator III is responsible for remotely monitoring, operating, and controlling Valley Water's raw water system, including local and imported raw water transmission facilities, three pumping plants, and appurtenances to control the flow of water from the Raw Water Control Center during an assigned shift. Our Commitment: We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protection, and environmental stewardship.About Valley Water:Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain and operate automated controls to ensure that commitments and daily schedules are met according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Remotely control the flow of water through turnouts to achieve the demands of three water treatment plants and adequate delivery of water for managed groundwater recharge and environmental stream flows. • Validate unusual readings of flow, pressure, and Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) by contacting field personnel for verification; notify supervisor or maintenance personnel of unusual conditions. • Monitor stream flow stations to prevent dry back conditions that result in violations of state and federal fish and wildlife ordinances. • Confer with the water treatment plant operators, other internal staff, and personnel from other utilities regarding system operation. • Explain the system's SOPs to visitors. • Observe and inspect pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment for safe and proper operation; coordinate high-voltage and general switching orders in dealing with Western Area Power Authority (WAPA) and Pacific Gas and Electricity (PG&E). • Issue internal and external switching and clearance orders; bypass portions of the system during emergencies or planned maintenance shutdowns; and ensure lockout/tagout procedures are completed before maintenance activities commence. • Perform confined space entry functions in the completion of assigned tasks; ensure adherence to established safety procedures and precautions. • Maintain detailed logs and records of work performed; issue source change notifications; and prepare clear and concise reports, as requested. • Interact with Valley Water's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), field operations personnel, and County communications personnel to resolve emergency flood control situations during periods of heavy rain. • Work 12-hour, day or night shifts on weekdays or weekends on a rotating basis every six months. • Work on-call during the weekends and nights on a rotating basis. • Communicate with external customers such as the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and San Benito County Water District and internal customers (water treatment plants operators, water resources technicians, and hydrographers) about operations such as shutdowns; coordinate with customers to ensure they receive deliveries; and communicate, plan, and orchestrate system. • Use pressure monitoring devices to find leaks in pipelines. • Follow safety regulations and applicable safety policies and procedures. • Serve as a disaster service worker and perform disaster service activities as may be assigned by supervisor or law, pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100. • Perform all related duties and responsibilities as required.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in local and remote monitoring, operations, and control of multiple water storage and distribution systems and facilities. • Proficient in working in the Microsoft Office Suite • Experienced in creating and revising SOPs • Keen on having a sense of urgency • Experienced with effectively communicating with State, Federal, city, and town officials as related to emergency scenarios
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
• Operate a computer-based system to monitor and control water conveyance and distribution • Locally and remotely monitor, analyze, and control pumping plant operations • Recognize unusual operating conditions and take appropriate actions • Work independently in the absence of supervision • Write SOPs
Ideal Knowledge:
• Operations, services, and activities of a water supply, flood control, and environmental stewardship systems • Principles, practices, methods, and maintenance requirements involved in the operation of water transmission, distribution, and storage facilities and equipment • Operational principles and maintenance requirements of pumping facilities and equipment • Operational principles of power generation, transmission, and distribution equipment including pipelines, pumps, valves, motors, and generators • Valley Water's and regulatory agencies' policies and procedures governing the control and release of water including California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Western Agricultural Processors Association, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, Department of Safety of Dams, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices • Principles of business writing and report preparation • Operational characteristics of remote system control devices • Principles and practices of hydrology and hydraulics
Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The possession of a California Water Distribution Certificate (D2 or higher) is desired/preferred To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Systems%20Control%20Operator%20I-II-III%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Raw Water Operations Unit (Position Code 323)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position requires the individual to be on-site and is typically not a teleworking position.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6683532
Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Montana State University
Position Information
Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 25308
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Adam Edelman (406) 994-5091 aedelman@montana.edu
Classification Title: Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Working Title: Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Brief Position Overview
As members of the MSU IT community network, analysts participate in and support IT efforts, projects, and initiatives, provide technical leadership and assist other support personnel with problems related to the usage of services across the network services portfolio. Network analysts perform technically skilled precision work and provide complete, enterprise level, engineering, installation, management, maintenance and support of network and telecommunications equipment, software, services, communications cabling, and related infrastructure including UPS, PDU, racks and cabinets. Network analysts respond to issues, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair these items to address problems found in data centers, telecommunications rooms, and at field sites on and off the MSU Bozeman campus according to standard procedure and industry best practices. Network analysts’ work schedules may require non-standard working hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Position Number: 4M0903
Department: UIT Network Support
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type: Classified
Contract Term: Fiscal Year
Semester:
If other, specify From date:
If other, specify End date:
FLSA: Exempt
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: $40.032 - $44.164 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type: Classified Salary
If other, please specify:
Recruitment Type: Open
Position Details
General Statement
Join us at our beautiful Montana State University campus located in Bozeman, Montana for an exciting opportunity to contribute to our successful and talented team and excellent leadership in University Informational Technology in Network Support Services. The Network Analyst III is a senior position within the team, is a subject matter expert, and functions as a primary and an escalation resource for the team. The network analyst III is expected to participate in the mentoring and development of junior staff. All network analysts support the MSU community, including end users. A commitment to customer service is required. Excellent opportunity with exceptional benefits including tuition waiver opportunities for self and immediate family members.
Network analysts specialize and develop focused expertise and are expected to be able to work under general to direct supervision to complete a variety of tasks within the network services team’s domain ranging in difficulty from basic and routine to complex.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Installation and configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, voice gateways, servers, access points, and IP phones. • Maintain, enhance, and develop documentation, including diagrams, drawings, and procedures. • Apply routing, switching, network security, telecommunications, and communications cabling, standards and best practices to scenarios encountered. • Manage network infrastructure built using various network components and protocols to achieve and highly available network services. • Assist with annual inventory of parts and material. • Maintain and submit records of time and materials required to complete projects and tasks. • Support the configuration of monitoring systems to alert on abnormal configuration or operation; maintain monitoring functionality as changes occur. • Provide guidance for student employees. • Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives. • Organize, prioritize, and communicate on-going work to meet multiple task and project timelines. • Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity. Participate in projects, complete tasks, and perform job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience. 2. Relevant knowledge of networking, telecommunications, and communications cabling components and systems. 3. Advanced knowledge of network technologies which may include Cisco routing, switching, security, and telephony technologies, and Aruba wireless technologies. 4. Demonstrated experience in an enterprise environment supporting an enterprise production network. 5. Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Cisco networking, Unified Communications, VoIP, Aruba Wireless in an enterprise setting. 6. Demonstrated experience in technical implementation projects, working independently on enterprise systems, and assisting in enterprise project planning.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Significant experience in an enterprise environment deploying and upgrading Cisco or Aruba network equipment or software. 2. Substantial experience relating to Cisco routing, switching, telephony, and security and Aruba wireless technologies from design and planning to implementation. 3. Demonstrated experience with Solarwinds Orion or similar management platform. 4. Knowledge of National Electric Code and TIA/EIA standards for the installation of telecommunications cable and equipment. 5. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining network and telecommunication room infrastructure and installing equipment.
The Successful Candidate Will
• Will possess strong active listening skills. • Has the ability to think intuitively and analytically to break down and resolve problems. • Has the ability to work independently without the need for direct supervision. • Has the ability to learn the complexities and unique aspects of the systems and infrastructure in place. • Has the ability to show initiative and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced work environment. • Has the ability to work in a team environment, supporting other units. • Has the ability to work toward shared goals where individual efforts complement group efforts. • Has the ability to engage others in the unit in accepting and developing a customer-service orientation in all aspects of the operation. • Has the ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems. • Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the IT Community. • Represents the department and university in a professional and courteous manner. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. • Demonstrated ability to handle competing demands and maintain high levels of customer service and response. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Ability to maintain clean and orderly networking spaces in a manner consistent with industry best practices. • Ability to monitor equipment and inventory levels for asset management and tracking, restock scheduling and other reporting purposes. • Ability to maintain and submit records of time and materials required to complete projects and tasks. • Ability to follow standard incident management, problem management, change management, and request fulfillment processes in accordance with procedures in place.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Work schedule may include times outside normal business hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Job may include working outside and working outside during adverse weather conditions, exposure to electrical, mechanical, noise and other hazards, work in dark and/or restricted spaces, use of ladders and/or power and hand tools.
This position has supervisory duties?: No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date:
Close Date:
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on June 16, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6279563
Full Time
Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Montana State University
Position Information
Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 25308
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Adam Edelman (406) 994-5091 aedelman@montana.edu
Classification Title: Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Working Title: Net Sys/Comm Analyst III
Brief Position Overview
As members of the MSU IT community network, analysts participate in and support IT efforts, projects, and initiatives, provide technical leadership and assist other support personnel with problems related to the usage of services across the network services portfolio. Network analysts perform technically skilled precision work and provide complete, enterprise level, engineering, installation, management, maintenance and support of network and telecommunications equipment, software, services, communications cabling, and related infrastructure including UPS, PDU, racks and cabinets. Network analysts respond to issues, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair these items to address problems found in data centers, telecommunications rooms, and at field sites on and off the MSU Bozeman campus according to standard procedure and industry best practices. Network analysts’ work schedules may require non-standard working hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Position Number: 4M0903
Department: UIT Network Support
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type: Classified
Contract Term: Fiscal Year
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FLSA: Exempt
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: $40.032 - $44.164 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type: Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type: Open
Position Details
General Statement
Join us at our beautiful Montana State University campus located in Bozeman, Montana for an exciting opportunity to contribute to our successful and talented team and excellent leadership in University Informational Technology in Network Support Services. The Network Analyst III is a senior position within the team, is a subject matter expert, and functions as a primary and an escalation resource for the team. The network analyst III is expected to participate in the mentoring and development of junior staff. All network analysts support the MSU community, including end users. A commitment to customer service is required. Excellent opportunity with exceptional benefits including tuition waiver opportunities for self and immediate family members.
Network analysts specialize and develop focused expertise and are expected to be able to work under general to direct supervision to complete a variety of tasks within the network services team’s domain ranging in difficulty from basic and routine to complex.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Installation and configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, voice gateways, servers, access points, and IP phones. • Maintain, enhance, and develop documentation, including diagrams, drawings, and procedures. • Apply routing, switching, network security, telecommunications, and communications cabling, standards and best practices to scenarios encountered. • Manage network infrastructure built using various network components and protocols to achieve and highly available network services. • Assist with annual inventory of parts and material. • Maintain and submit records of time and materials required to complete projects and tasks. • Support the configuration of monitoring systems to alert on abnormal configuration or operation; maintain monitoring functionality as changes occur. • Provide guidance for student employees. • Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives. • Organize, prioritize, and communicate on-going work to meet multiple task and project timelines. • Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity. Participate in projects, complete tasks, and perform job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience. 2. Relevant knowledge of networking, telecommunications, and communications cabling components and systems. 3. Advanced knowledge of network technologies which may include Cisco routing, switching, security, and telephony technologies, and Aruba wireless technologies. 4. Demonstrated experience in an enterprise environment supporting an enterprise production network. 5. Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Cisco networking, Unified Communications, VoIP, Aruba Wireless in an enterprise setting. 6. Demonstrated experience in technical implementation projects, working independently on enterprise systems, and assisting in enterprise project planning.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Significant experience in an enterprise environment deploying and upgrading Cisco or Aruba network equipment or software. 2. Substantial experience relating to Cisco routing, switching, telephony, and security and Aruba wireless technologies from design and planning to implementation. 3. Demonstrated experience with Solarwinds Orion or similar management platform. 4. Knowledge of National Electric Code and TIA/EIA standards for the installation of telecommunications cable and equipment. 5. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining network and telecommunication room infrastructure and installing equipment.
The Successful Candidate Will
• Will possess strong active listening skills. • Has the ability to think intuitively and analytically to break down and resolve problems. • Has the ability to work independently without the need for direct supervision. • Has the ability to learn the complexities and unique aspects of the systems and infrastructure in place. • Has the ability to show initiative and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced work environment. • Has the ability to work in a team environment, supporting other units. • Has the ability to work toward shared goals where individual efforts complement group efforts. • Has the ability to engage others in the unit in accepting and developing a customer-service orientation in all aspects of the operation. • Has the ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems. • Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the IT Community. • Represents the department and university in a professional and courteous manner. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. • Demonstrated ability to handle competing demands and maintain high levels of customer service and response. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Ability to maintain clean and orderly networking spaces in a manner consistent with industry best practices. • Ability to monitor equipment and inventory levels for asset management and tracking, restock scheduling and other reporting purposes. • Ability to maintain and submit records of time and materials required to complete projects and tasks. • Ability to follow standard incident management, problem management, change management, and request fulfillment processes in accordance with procedures in place.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Work schedule may include times outside normal business hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Job may include working outside and working outside during adverse weather conditions, exposure to electrical, mechanical, noise and other hazards, work in dark and/or restricted spaces, use of ladders and/or power and hand tools.
This position has supervisory duties?: No
Posting Detail Information
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Screening of applications will begin on June 16, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
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Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Completion of eighth grade and two years experience operating heavy and/or complex equipment; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brakes is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Must obtain an "N" endorsement within thirty days of employment. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is highly skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works. An employee assigned to this classification operates compressors, pumps, hoists, cranes, derricks, shovels, tractors, scrapers, and motor graders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Operates the following equipment in construction and maintenance operations: finish motor grader (construction), drag line or track mounted hydraulic excavator, gradall and self-loading pan. Operates a tractor trailer lowboy and tractor trailer tanker truck or dump truck (up to 105,000 lbs GVW including trailer GVW). Operates an asphalt patch truck. Operates complex and specialized equipment, such as, Asphalt Distributor Truck and Chip Sealer. Operates Asphalt Paving Equipment, requiring equipment specific training. Operates pincher truck or dump truck (up to 66,000 lbs GVW) and related equipment as work load demands. Operates a hi-lift boom truck and a variety of powered machinery and equipment. Leads and directs the work of other employees on the maintenance/construction site when necessary to coordinate completion of the assigned task. Performs routine services and preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure good working order. Performs pre-operation checks of equipment. Completes minor repair work on equipment. Performs manual tasks and labor while not operating equipment and as required. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the types of equipment described for use within this classification and other similar equipment. Knowledge of asphalt equipment and material handling. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy equipment. Considerable knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance requirements of heavy equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing use of equipment. Skill in the operation of complex/heavy equipment. Ability to drive/operate various types of heavy equipment and make minor repairs. Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of other employees to accomplish a specified task. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lift heavy materials. Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and in outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places. The employee occasionally is exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Completion of eighth grade and two years experience operating heavy and/or complex equipment; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brakes is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Must obtain an "N" endorsement within thirty days of employment. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is highly skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works. An employee assigned to this classification operates compressors, pumps, hoists, cranes, derricks, shovels, tractors, scrapers, and motor graders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Operates the following equipment in construction and maintenance operations: finish motor grader (construction), drag line or track mounted hydraulic excavator, gradall and self-loading pan. Operates a tractor trailer lowboy and tractor trailer tanker truck or dump truck (up to 105,000 lbs GVW including trailer GVW). Operates an asphalt patch truck. Operates complex and specialized equipment, such as, Asphalt Distributor Truck and Chip Sealer. Operates Asphalt Paving Equipment, requiring equipment specific training. Operates pincher truck or dump truck (up to 66,000 lbs GVW) and related equipment as work load demands. Operates a hi-lift boom truck and a variety of powered machinery and equipment. Leads and directs the work of other employees on the maintenance/construction site when necessary to coordinate completion of the assigned task. Performs routine services and preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure good working order. Performs pre-operation checks of equipment. Completes minor repair work on equipment. Performs manual tasks and labor while not operating equipment and as required. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the types of equipment described for use within this classification and other similar equipment. Knowledge of asphalt equipment and material handling. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy equipment. Considerable knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance requirements of heavy equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing use of equipment. Skill in the operation of complex/heavy equipment. Ability to drive/operate various types of heavy equipment and make minor repairs. Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of other employees to accomplish a specified task. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lift heavy materials. Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and in outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places. The employee occasionally is exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications Completion of eighth grade and two years experience operating heavy and/or complex equipment; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brakes is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Must obtain an "N" endorsement within thirty days of employment. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is highly skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works. An employee assigned to this classification operates compressors, pumps, hoists, cranes, derricks, shovels, tractors, scrapers, and motor graders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Operates the following equipment in construction and maintenance operations: finish motor grader (construction), drag line or track mounted hydraulic excavator, gradall and self-loading pan. Operates a tractor trailer lowboy and tractor trailer tanker truck or dump truck (up to 105,000 lbs GVW including trailer GVW). Operates an asphalt patch truck. Operates complex and specialized equipment, such as, Asphalt Distributor Truck and Chip Sealer. Operates Asphalt Paving Equipment, requiring equipment specific training. Operates pincher truck or dump truck (up to 66,000 lbs GVW) and related equipment as work load demands. Operates a hi-lift boom truck and a variety of powered machinery and equipment. Leads and directs the work of other employees on the maintenance/construction site when necessary to coordinate completion of the assigned task. Performs routine services and preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure good working order. Performs pre-operation checks of equipment. Completes minor repair work on equipment. Performs manual tasks and labor while not operating equipment and as required. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the types of equipment described for use within this classification and other similar equipment. Knowledge of asphalt equipment and material handling. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy equipment. Considerable knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance requirements of heavy equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing use of equipment. Skill in the operation of complex/heavy equipment. Ability to drive/operate various types of heavy equipment and make minor repairs. Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of other employees to accomplish a specified task. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lift heavy materials. Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and in outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places. The employee occasionally is exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications Completion of eighth grade and two years experience operating heavy and/or complex equipment; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brakes is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Must obtain an "N" endorsement within thirty days of employment. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is highly skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works. An employee assigned to this classification operates compressors, pumps, hoists, cranes, derricks, shovels, tractors, scrapers, and motor graders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Operates the following equipment in construction and maintenance operations: finish motor grader (construction), drag line or track mounted hydraulic excavator, gradall and self-loading pan. Operates a tractor trailer lowboy and tractor trailer tanker truck or dump truck (up to 105,000 lbs GVW including trailer GVW). Operates an asphalt patch truck. Operates complex and specialized equipment, such as, Asphalt Distributor Truck and Chip Sealer. Operates Asphalt Paving Equipment, requiring equipment specific training. Operates pincher truck or dump truck (up to 66,000 lbs GVW) and related equipment as work load demands. Operates a hi-lift boom truck and a variety of powered machinery and equipment. Leads and directs the work of other employees on the maintenance/construction site when necessary to coordinate completion of the assigned task. Performs routine services and preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure good working order. Performs pre-operation checks of equipment. Completes minor repair work on equipment. Performs manual tasks and labor while not operating equipment and as required. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the types of equipment described for use within this classification and other similar equipment. Knowledge of asphalt equipment and material handling. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy equipment. Considerable knowledge of the component parts, operating principles, and maintenance requirements of heavy equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and other regulations governing use of equipment. Skill in the operation of complex/heavy equipment. Ability to drive/operate various types of heavy equipment and make minor repairs. Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of other employees to accomplish a specified task. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lift heavy materials. Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate heavy equipment over rough terrain and to perform manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and in outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places. The employee occasionally is exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
