HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-05 J01E Job Description_IT Infrastructure AdministratorAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 5, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a job description and pay
grade [IT Infrastructure Administrator]
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Job description for an IT Infrastructure Administrator has
been created at the pay grade of N5.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The City Administrator and Human Resource Director
recommend the approval of the job description and pay grade.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Job Description – IT Infrastructure Administrator
PREPARED BY:Michelle Lindsay
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND PAY GRADE
[IT INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATOR]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Administrator proposes the creation of an IT Infrastructure Administrator
job description; AND,
WHEREAS, the pay grade for the position shall be N5; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Administrator and Human Resource Director recommend establishing the
job description and approving the job description and pay grade.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this 7th day of July 2022 that it hereby approves the job description and pay grade for IT
Infrastructure Administrator.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
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City of Waukee
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: IT Infrastructure Administrator Reports to: I.T. Director
Dept/Div: Information Technology (IT)Direct Reports:None
Pay Grade: N5 FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB PURPOSE: The IT Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for the daily management and
administration of the City’s IT server, systems, storage and enterprise application
infrastructure; including the acquisition and maintenance of servers, hypervisors,
storage platforms, and enterprise applications. Responsible for ensuring appropriate
performance, capacity, backup, and disaster recovery.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
1. Responsible for configuring, coordinating, and maintaining support for City’s IT infrastructure.
2. Participates in the selection and oversight of IT consultants, contractors, and vendors; coordinates
and collaborates on support cases to ensure timely resolution and appropriate set-up,
configuration, and connectivity for a variety of applications and assigned IT projects.
3. Implement, maintain, and document backup and disaster recovery infrastructure and procedures.
4. Assesses and provides recommendations regarding organization’s current and future technology
needs, procures, and implements IT infrastructure equipment.
5. Anticipates and takes proactive steps to prevent potential problems and manages system capacity
and performance.
6. Assists in the creation, administration and enforcement of general IT policies and procedures.
7. Creates, maintains, and ensures up-to-date documentation of all of IT infrastructure. Manages a
wide range of hardware warranties, software service agreements and licenses.
8. Consults and assists other technical staff with elevated technical issues and assists in providing
desktop support to end users as needed.
9. Provides end-user training and functions as a technical mentor to all City staff.
10. Provides off-hour support as needed and participates in planned or unplanned system outages.
11. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Self-motivated, highly functioning, highly flexible, and detailed-oriented when managing projects and
administering technology.
2. Anticipates and takes action in solving problems, displays strong analytical skills and applies reasonable
judgement and a systematic approach to decision making.
3. Demonstrates sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and
completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
4. Responds positively to a work environment that will change day-to-day, requiring quick departure from and
reorganization of one’s schedule.
5. Able to install and troubleshoot computing and electronic equipment.
6. Able to communicate technical information, both verbally and written, to staff in a non-technical manner.
7. Displays willingness to listen, learn, and teach.
8. Demonstrates initiative and performs in a self-directed manner.
9. Actively supports all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and
among departments, staff members and the community.
10. Continually seeks and accepts opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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11. Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and
procedures ensuring all work performed meets those standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associate degree in systems administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or
technical school and field-related certifications (MCSA or MCSE, SERVER+, VCTA or VCP, AWS or
Azure Cloud, or other industry equivalents).
2. Combination of 5 years of work experience managing an enterprise network, system, and infrastructure.
Experience supporting enterprise environment with extensive work knowledge of the Microsoft
enterprise suite, VMWare, Hypervisor, SANs, and Azure Cloud is preferred.
3. Basic understanding of networking is required. Practical experience in Information Technology
Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes and/or change management preferred.
4. Must possess a valid driver license and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy.
5. Access to transportation with insurance at required state levels to conduct business throughout the
assigned area.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, staff,
developers, contractors, colleagues, elected officials and the general public.
2. Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
3. Able to maneuver under furniture and in tight spaces to complete installs and troubleshoot.
4. Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas
and office equipment.
5. Able to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects on a computer screen.
6. Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using
electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses, and community
members.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
2. Occasional outdoor work may be required.
3. Position requires travel within and outside of the City, which imposes common travel hazards.
4. Standard work hours will be Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM with additional hours including days,
evenings, overnights, and weekends as required. Due to the nature of this role, flexibility will be given to
standard working hours.
The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and job
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.