Position Title: Systems Administrator
State Classification/Title/Salary Group: 0312 / Systems Administrator III / B20
Monthly Salary: $3,765 - $5,000 / month plus state benefits
Position Location: Central Office, Austin, Texas

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 25B – Information Technology Specialist, IT – Information Systems Technician, 275 – Information Systems Technician, 0651 – Cyber Network Operator, 3D0X2 – Cyber Systems Operations or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdf

General Description:
The Systems Administrator reports to the Director of IT and maintains the agency’s information technology infrastructure. Supports and troubleshoots field equipment including computers, smartphones, printers, handheld devices, scanners, and more. Develops end-user training and provides additional training to employees located across the state. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, management information systems, or a related field and one (1) year of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or technical support helpdesk in an open systems, multi-platform environment.

Note: A combination of experience and education can substitute for degree on a year for year basis. Experience alone can substitute for degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:
CompTIA Net+, Sec+, or equivalent certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of telephone VOIP systems such as Avaya; Experience working on a technical support team and working on projects with others while also able to work independently when needed; Experience scripting using PowerShell or other scripting language; Experience in administering, troubleshooting, installing, and configuring Windows servers and its DHCP, DNS, File, Print, and NP/AS Services; Experience in troubleshooting, installing, and configuring PC hardware and software, including latest versions of Windows and MS Office Suite; Experience installing antivirus management software; Experience creating and maintaining computer software images using Windows SCCM server; Experience managing an enterprise backup system; Experience using video conference equipment is preferred; Ability to work successfully in a team environment with the flexibility to perform tasks that are beyond the standard typical assigned job duties; Ability and willingness to learn new skills; Ability to interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner.

Other: Travel, sometimes overnight, is required. Overtime may be required.

IMPORTANT: The TAHC is an emergency response agency. This position may play a role in the agency’s emergency management activities. As a first responder, this position is subject to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments away from the regular designated headquarters for up to two weeks at a time. This duty may involve working in adverse conditions; may require irregular working hours and overtime; and, may include duties other than those specified in the standard position description.

Other:
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record.
Applicants will be subject to a driving record and criminal background check.
Employment of selected candidate is contingent upon the receipt of an acceptable criminal background check and an acceptable moving violation record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your on-line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Only interviewed applicants will receive notice of the final disposition of the selection process.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Texas Animal Health Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to our Human Resources Department (512) 719-0700. For a telecommunications relay service for the hearing impaired, please dial 711. At time of hire, selected applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be confirmed using E-Verify. All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.