Job Description

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$59.19 - $72.85 Hourly

Department:

Department of County Assets (DCA)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 19, 2025

The Opportunity:

When you work for Multnomah County, you make a positive impact on your community. Join a diverse, dynamic workforce committed to serving everyone who lives, works or does business in Multnomah County. Our goal is to create a more vibrant, equitable and inclusive community.

Overview

Multnomah County IT

is searching for a Senior Network Administrator to join this dynamic team of professionals.

• We’re looking for a dynamic and innovative professional to join our team, providing advanced-level design and administrative support for our enterprise cabling infrastructure and physical layer interconnectivity of systems. You’ll be at the forefront of designing, coordinating installations, managing exciting projects, and keeping our data, voice, video, and low-voltage systems running smoothly across the organization. From security cameras and alarms to paging, audio-visual, and other critical Facilities systems, you’ll ensure everything is wired for success! If you're a problem-solver with a passion for technology, this is the role you've been waiting for!

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our

Workforce Equity Strategic Plan

and exploring our

Core Competencies

for all County employees.

Essential Job Duties:

Design, Administer and Troubleshoot

In this role, you will design, architect, install, configure, and maintain the County's cabling infrastructure to support data, voice, video, and other low-voltage systems like cameras, alarms, paging, security, and audio-visual systems. You’ll troubleshoot complex cabling issues, collaborate with IT and Facilities teams, vendors, and contractors to implement new infrastructure, and provide cost estimates for building projects and office moves. You’ll also define cabling specifications, participate in space forecasting for telecom rooms, and contribute to architectural reviews for new construction. Additionally, you’ll assess customer needs, propose solutions, and stay current on industry trends to optimize infrastructure costs. Your role includes managing change effectively, providing timely support, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed to maintain a seamless operation.

Vendor Management/ Project Management

As a key liaison between the county and infrastructure cabling contractors, you'll manage and oversee all aspects of cabling projects, from planning and organizing to supervising technicians and installers. You'll ensure projects stay on budget and on time while maintaining high-quality work and compliance with county and industry standards. This includes coordinating vendor tasks, tracking progress, reviewing invoices, and auditing technician hours. You'll also manage vendor relationships, screen and train technicians, and ensure safety and security protocols are followed. Plus, you'll track project statuses, identify performance issues, and provide detailed weekly reports. Ready to lead and make an impact

Develop Technical Documentation

You’ll manage and update all cabling system documentation, including building and floor drawings, technical manuals, procedures, and contractor installation records. You'll ensure that all documentation, from complex configurations to cable pathways and riser diagrams, remains accurate and current for smooth operations and disaster recovery.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of qualifying training and/or experience will be considered. AND

• A minimum of (3) of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

• The specific knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

• Ability to pass multiple criminal history records checks, including

  CJIS

  and

  ORCHARDS

  , should a job offer be extended.

Specific knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required for this role:

• Advanced knowledge of computer skills – Auto CAD, Word, Excel, Visio, Bluebeam and working with architectural drawings.

• Advanced knowledge of voice processing and local area network systems in a commercial environment.

• Advanced knowledge of Category 5, 5e and 6 voice and data cabling, fiber optic cabling, coaxial cabling, twisted pair cabling, and testing and troubleshooting.

• Advanced knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) structured cabling codes and industry low voltage standards for buildings.

• Working knowledge of IP telephony and transport of IP signaling and data.

• Working knowledge of carrier services and their connection to telephony and data services.

• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), and National Electric Code (NEC) standards.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet:

• A completed online application.

• A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, and the number of employees under your supervision.

• A cover letter detailing how your experience and training qualifies you for this role, addresses why you are interested in this position, and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to those shown in the Overview, Essential Job Functions and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored to determine your eligibility for an interview.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our

overview of the selection process

page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.

• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.

• Reference check: All finalists must pass a thorough reference check.

Additional Information:

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.

Type of Position: Union Represented position

Location: Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland OR, 97214

Schedule: This position is scheduled Monday- Friday 8am-5pm but start/end time can be flexible after review with the manager. Ad hoc telework may be available. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. We are not able to sponsor H-B1 visas or STEM OPTs.

Inclement Weather and Disasters

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the

Disaster Service Worker Information

page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The

EEO Know Your Rights poster

is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our

veterans’ preference page

for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Allison Conkling

Email:

allison.conkling@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 2604572

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

6410 - Network Administrator Senior

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