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Job Description
Definition and Class Characteristics
Interviews will be held the week of November 7 & 8, 2024
Nevada County is nestled in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, about an hour outside Sacramento and two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. County employees enjoy a variety of activities from mountain biking and backpacking to painting, swimming, music, and working with animals. Full-time employees are provided a competitive benefits package.
The Nevada County Information Systems Team values collaboration and innovation in support of our mission to provide excellent technology to all County departments. The IS Team is divided into two groups: the Applications Team and the Technical Operations Team. The Technical Operations Team, responsible for the infrastructure of the County of Nevada, includes three sub-teams: Desktop, Servers, and Network. Our IGS agency is built on core values of Integrity, Service, and Commitment - Vision, Mission, Expectations, & Culture (sharepoint.com) .
Members of the IS team are encouraged to maintain a strong work-life balance and generally have the opportunity to participate in flexible scheduling and telework options.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the award-winning Nevada County Information Systems Team as a Network Systems Analyst with a focus on troubleshooting the network, and administering:- Next Generation Firewalls
- LAN/WAN infrastructure
- VPN appliances
- Enterprise Wi-Fi and VoIP systems
The Network Team is currently planning many projects that will replace significant portions of our network hardware to provide continuous improvement for security and help shape the future state of our network.
The ideal Team Member is well-rounded, possessing strong customer service attitude and technical aptitude, with a willingness to grow and learn. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must the ability to document and present technical processes to non-technical audiences is essential. Continuous training will be provided.
Qualified candidates possess current knowledge in many of these areas:- Cybersecurity practices
- Firewall configuration and administration
- Understanding of OSI model and basic troubleshooting
- Layer 1 principles
- Layer 2 and 3 switching concepts (VLAN, VXLAN, IP Routing, BGP, OSPF)
- Layers 4 through 7 principles
- DHCP, DNS, AD
- VPN, IPSec, GRE
- Network Monitoring
- Enterprise Wireless
- VoIP and Telephony
- SSL Certificates
- IOT device management (ie. cameras, door controls, industrial controls)
This Network Analyst position is a member of the Technical Operations Team. Under the direction of a Senior Analyst, this position will support our enterprise vision of excellent community services by implementing and maintaining dependable, stable, and secure systems. Our infrastructure spans multiple locations, supporting primary and backup data centers, and cloud hosting environments. Network analysts are often tasked with providing support to other IS personnel in situations characterized by uncertainties.
Nevada County Information Systems is an award-winning department in innovation and collaboration including placing in the top 5 of National Digital Counties for the last 9 years, along with many other State and National awards!
We are an equal opportunity employer. This position is fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package. The compensation package includes:- CalPERS retirement plan, a defined benefit plan,
- Medical-several choices of HMO and PPO plans
- Dental-a “best in the business” dental plan which offers a generous per-year maximum and also includes orthodontics
- Vision-includes annual eye exams and a generous annual frame allowance
- Life Insurance-equal to $50,000 with an option to purchase additional, supplementary life insurance at group rates
- 457 and Roth IRA plans
- Flexible Spending Account-set aside, on a pre-tax basis, up to the IRS maximum for eligible health related expenses
- Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
So, why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and visible communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth.
To review the entire job description including minimum qualifications, please click here.
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans- Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Optional Dependent Term Life
- Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Nevada
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Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.” Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life.
The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services.
Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses.
Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround.
Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno.
Weather:
The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow.
Recreation:
Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting.
Arts and Culture:
Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County.
We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.
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