Network Administrator I

Job Description:

Network Administrator I

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

Why join the Contra Costa Health Services Department?

Contra Costa Health includes a Health Plan, Public Health, Hazardous Materials, Environmental Health, Housing Homeless and Health, Regional Medical Center, Behavioral Health, Emergency Management Services, and a full complement of ambulatory care sites including school-based services. Contra Costa Health has an excellent employment opportunity for a full-time Network Administrator I, assigned primarily to the Health Services Information Technology Unit located in Concord, CA.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is articulate, both verbally and in writing, and communicates clearly and professionally with staff, providers, and the vendor community
• Shows initiative and follow-through
• Effectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they arise during the day, responding to urgent requests promptly in an atmosphere with competing demands
• Acknowledges and respects the cultural and linguistic differences of diverse populations
• Demonstrates empathy in handling customer needs and builds a trusting rapport with customers
• Excels at troubleshooting
• Can train and develop junior co-workers

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Managing systems in our data centers, including servers, storage, backups, virtualization platforms, and providing servers for our customers
• Managing and deploying virtual desktop infrastructure systems as part of a team
• Working with a team to manage and support on-premises Active Directory, group policy
• Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager to manage system updates and software installations
• Troubleshooting various systems, access, and tier 2 support for our end users
• Managing and deploying thin client endpoints in clinical environments
• Working directly with end users, supervisors, and key stakeholders

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your work will impact the lives, health, and well-being of all residents (with a focus on the diverse, marginalized communities) and businesses in Contra Costa County
• The team you would work with is full of people passionate about their jobs, constantly innovating and collaborating
• Professional development funds are available for each employee
• Offices are in the central part of the County
• Offers a generous benefits package

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• After-hours work will be routinely required
• Adapting to the frequency and timeliness of the regulatory changes
• Staff will be required to work in clinical/ hospital settings
• You will work under pressure and need to deliver products in tight time-frames
• Troubleshooting multiple interconnected systems

Competencies Required:

• Adaptability: Responding positively to change & modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Critical Thinking: Analytically & logically evaluating information, propositions & claims
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning & conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs & expectations of customers
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget & achieve their objectives
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport & maintaining mutually productive relationships

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/4198 .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Other departments throughout the County may use the eligible list from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information processing or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in designing, installing, and helping to maintain complex multi-site Network Server Operating Systems, Systems administration including storage, virtualization and cloud.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.

Desirable qualifications:

• Certifications in the areas we are hiring for (iGel, Citrix, Windows, SCCM, VMware.)

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Online Multiple-Choice Test: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online test. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies that may include but are not limited to: adaptability, critical thinking, professional and technical expertise, analyzing and interpreting data, and customer focus. C andidates must receive a score of at least 70%, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%)

TENTATIVE DATES
Online Multiple-Choice Test: 11/12/25-11/17/25

If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within six (6) months of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re-take the exam. If more than six (6) months have passed, you will need to retake the exam.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$105,758.51 - $128,550.11 Annually