It Specialist

Full-time position with the General Services Department, IT Division located at 1111 Locust Street
Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period completed.
Application Deadline Date: Decemeber 26, 2023

• Handles technical maintenance and administration of the City's various critical enterprise systems, physical servers, operating systems, storage systems, operating systems security, that house the critical City applications of Payroll, Budgeting, Public Safety, GIS as well as others.
• Handles complex technical assignments, overnight hours for maintenance changes, and changes in technology programs that will enhance the citys use of technology tools designed to improve efficiency.
• Installs, maintains/supports, and administers multiple physical and virtual servers and their supporting infrastructure at both the Primary and Disaster Recovery Data Centers.
• Supports and administers Microsoft Active Directory services for City user accounts.
• Manages and maintains systems security and patching systems to ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements along with best practices.
• Implements, updates, administers, and supports the critical integrated data and file storage systems deployed throughout the city.
• Participates in citywide initiatives and projects as a subject matter expert (SME) or as a technical team resource led to ensure new IT related projects are architected to meet maximum efficiency and productivity goals.
• Performs sophisticated problem solving and troubleshooting to include analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex server, storage, and infrastructure related issues.
• Collaborates with internal/external technical and engineering resources to ensure efficient operation of the City's server and storage environments.
• Acts as primary resource to manage and maintain the City's Enterprise backup systems and sites.
• Manages all technical resources required to support this complex environment.

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 4 years of technology experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and technology experience.

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the Citys Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during wartime and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code 4211).