IT Specialist

Department: County Manager’s Office

Immediate Supervisor: County Manager

Supervises: None

Pay Grade: E7, $79,000 - $110,600

Hiring Range: $79,000 - $94,800

Status: Full-Time (40-hours per week)

Classification: Exempt

Primary Place of Work: 203 Eureka St., Central City, CO 80427

JOB DESCRIPTION: IT Specialist

Open Until Filled

Primary Responsibility: Provides technical computer assistance and training to all County Departments. Responsible for disseminating IT information to County employees.

Duties:

The duties listed below are representative of, but do not necessarily include, all the duties and responsibilities that an individual in this position may be called upon to perform.

General

• Develops, maintains and updates County’s computer network system to ensure the efficient exchange of data between and within all applicable County departments.
• Researches IT items, recommends solutions and coordinates with outside consultants as needed.
• Assists and trains County personnel in the use of computer equipment and software.
• Diagnoses and resolves computer operational problems.
• Reviews existing and available hardware and software to make recommendation for acquisition and updates.
• Installs and maintains the connections for current and new network servers, bridges, routers and hubs.
• Configures computers and installs software as needed.
• Develops and implements procedures for routine system backups and anti-virus software updates.
• Updates and maintains all computer and system operating procedures.
• Assists users with daily network hardware and software operations and troubleshoots problems.
• Maintains email system.
• Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Collaborate with stakeholders including the office of emergency management to address cybersecurity needs and perform preventative protocols.
• Collect data on current security measures for risk analysis.
• Help lead employee training to prevent phishing and other forms of cyberattack.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the County Manager.

Ability to:

• Apply appropriate technology and develop effective solutions to meet the needs of end-users.

Requirements

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

1. Experience and Work Ethic

• At least one year in PC-based software and hardware troubleshooting and repair preferred.
• Experience in the public sector is helpful.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Creativity and ability to remain flexible in a changing environment while meeting required deadlines.
• High degree of ethics and integrity.
• Interest in ensuring County policies and procedures are adhered to regardless of personal feelings or relationship associated with individual matters.

2. Technology

• High degree of proficiency in the development and use of the computer networking systems and use of computer hardware.
• Experience in effectively using computer hardware, peripherals, and standard computers software programs. Willing to learn new duties and technology-related skills as required and/or needed

3. Civic Minded

• Must possess strong community interest, while understanding the County government organization, function, policy rules and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to be innovative and creative in management of financial resources in an often changing and challenging environment.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings, while using good judgment.
• Ability to present professionally to large and small groups publicly, while representing the interests of the County.
• Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.
• Use of professional and personal discretion to protect the County from any actual and/or perceived appearances of impropriety.
• Applicate Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

4. Personal Responsiveness

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected and appointed officials, businesses, the general public and with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Self-directed and self-motivated in job-related tasks.
• Commitment that employment with the County is primary to all other forms of employment.
• Be punctual and prompt for work and meetings.
• Locate, organize, and retrieve department records and files in a timely fashion.

5. Education / Experience / Licensure

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in Information Technology or a related field.

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as bending, stooping, standing, walking at an incline or on level surfaces, and climbing stairs.
• Lift and carry materials and custodial equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
• Perform without additional assistance, all physical movements necessary to support end-users.
• Enter and review data.
• Clearly written communication.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Gilpin County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons. Must pass drug screen and pre-employment screening.

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

: Gilpin County provides 13 paid holidays per calendar year. An employee will be paid eight (8) hours per holiday.

The first year of employment, (based on the anniversary of the hire date) full-time employees shall earn 3 hours of paid vacation leave bi-weekly. After that time, leave shall accrue as follows:

• Two through five years – four (4) hours each bi-weekly pay period.
• Six through ten years – six (6) hours each bi-weekly pay period.
• Eleven years and more – eight (8) hours each bi-weekly pay period.

Full-Time employees are encouraged to take their earned vacation leave each year. At the end of the last pay period in December, each regular full-time employee’s accrued vacation leave hours will be reduced to 208 hours and will be carried overed into the next calendar year.

Full-Time employees shall accrue four (4) hours of sick leave each bi-weekly pay period. The maximum sick leave that may be accumulated by such an employee is 600 hours.

Full time employees will receive 30 hours of personal leave per year. Personal time cannot be rolled over to the following year and will not be paid out. Personal time will be added to employees balance the first pay period of the new year. Employees hired throughout the year will receive personal time on a pro-rated basis, based on the quarter year that they are hired. Q1 30 hours, Q2 22.5 hours, Q3 15 hours, Q4 7.5 hours.

: Gilpin County offers two medical plans with Kaiser and United Health Care. Gilpin County offers a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for all employees to cover co-pays, deductibles, and other medical expenses. Employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month following 30 days of service. This HRA card will have $3,000.00 on it for an individual or $6,000.00 for a family. Both plans have a max out of pocket for $1,000 individual or $2,000 per family after the use of the HRA card.

United Health Care cost monthly:

Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family

$20.70 $43.45 $38.25 $59.98

Kaiser Permanente cost monthly:

Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family

$18.60 $39.08 $34.43 $53.98

: Gilpin County offers dental coverage through Delta Dental. Individual deductible at $50 and family deductible at $150. In network and at a PPO provider coverage for preventative and diagnostic services are covered 100%, basic services covered at 80%, major services at 50%, and ortho covered at 50% with a $2,000 max. The plan offers a “Right Start 4 Kids” plan that covers children up to their 13th birthday at 100% with no deductible. Annual max out of pocket for this plan is $2,000.

Delta Dental costs monthly:

Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family

$0.00 $14.00 $52.20 $70.20

: Gilpin County offers vision coverage through VSP. In network coverage includes copays at $10, $175 per pair of either one prescription eyeglasses or contacts yearly and discounts on Lasik.

VSP Vision costs monthly:

Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Family

$0.00 $3.60 $3.80 $6.20

Gilpin County offers a mandatory 401(A) plan as well as optional 457b or 457 Roth plans. You are immediately 100% vested day 1 into your retirement accounts. The mandatory 401a plan requires that you contribute 5% and Gilpin County will match 5% into your retirement account. The optional 457b plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment

Gilpin County provides at no cost to you a $50,000 life insurance policy for yourself. Supplemental employee coverage in increments of $10,000 with a max of $500,000. Supplemental spouse coverage in increments of $5,000 with a max of $150,000. Supplement child(ren) policy with a benefit amount of $20,000 per child. Guarantee issue amounts of $150,000 for employee, $30,000 for spouse without having to complete evidence of insurability valid during new hire enrollment.

Short-term disability pays 60% of your earnings with a max of $1,000 per week for up to 11 weeks. Benefits begin on day 15 and your first two weeks you will have to cover with sick or vacation time.

Long-term disability kicks in after 90 consecutive calendar days of a qualified disability. The plan will pay 60% of your earnings with a max of $5,000 monthly.

In the event that you are injured and need to be treated at a care facility, Gilpin County provides coverage at no cost to you. The plan provides up to $2,000 per month, and up to 3 years in a facility. If you would like to add supplements coverage for a greater amount per month or a longer term, supplemental coverage is available for you to purchase.

: EAP is provided through Triad for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!

You will receive 20% most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, gym memberships, in house classes but does not include contract classes.

Benefits for Part Time and Temporary Employees:

Leave accrues at the rate of 1 hours of sick leave per 30 hours worked to a maximum of 45 hours per year.

As a part time or temporary employee you may participate in the optional 457b or 457 Roth plan. These plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment.

: EAP is provided through Triad for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!

You will receive 20% most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, gym memberships, in house classes but does not include contract classes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,000.00 - $110,600.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Central City, CO 80427: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person