Network Engineer, Zone 7

Job Description:

Network Engineer, Zone 7

Description

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

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DESCRIPTION



THE AGENCY

Zone 7 Water Agency is located in the Tri-Valley region of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It provides water on a wholesale basis to the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon, and flood-protection services to all of eastern Alameda County. Zone 7 employs approximately 116 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $80.3 million dollars. The Agency’s administrative offices are located in Livermore, CA, the easternmost city of Alameda County, which is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north and San Joaquin County to the east. Livermore, California’s oldest wine region, is known for the science and technology of its national laboratories, a historic downtown area, and the surrounding farmlands and ranches that mirror the Valley’s western heritage.

Zone 7 employees are committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive and environmentally sensitive way. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our dynamic Agency and its exciting employment opportunities.

For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 please visit their website at www.zone7water.com.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, to assist in the determination and implementation of the Zone 7 Water Agency’s (Agency) network and determine strategic network architecture in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of network systems and servers; and perform related duties as required.

This classification is located in the Agency and will report to the Assistant General Manager - Finance, Zone 7. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and optimal performance of the Agency’s network systems and servers, as well as providing expert-level support for network-related issues. This position will work with internal and external stakeholders to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cutting-edge solutions, and develop and implement information technology (IT) related policies, procedures, and best practices.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Network Engineer, Zone 7 (#5002)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate for this position will have a track record of success in the following areas:

• Advanced Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to configure and support complex networking environments with a focus on operational reliability and high performance across diverse platforms.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Skilled at evaluating emerging trends and technologies to inform forward-thinking network strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Experience establishing internal protocols to promote consistency, accountability, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant IT compliance frameworks and best practices to support responsible network governance and risk mitigation.
• Project Management: Leading network-related initiatives-including upgrades, transitions, and rollouts-on time and within budget.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : The equivalent of seven (7) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in network systems analysis, network systems administration, and network systems management.

Substitution : Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Certificate : Professional Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Sonic Wall Security Professional (CSSP), or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate is highly desirable.

License : Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of :

• Computer networking software for various hardware platforms.
• Current data communications techniques and technologies.
• Alternative building design and specifications.
• WAN-Wide Area Networking, such as System Network Architecture (SNA) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
• Security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and potential threats.
• LAN-Local Area Networking.
• Principles, methods and techniques in the design and operation of management information systems.
• Principles and practices of computer systems analysis and design, including database design and management and methods of ensuring efficient systems operation and maintenance.
• Functions, capacity, characteristics, and limitations of standard computers and related equipment.
• Project planning, prioritizing and scheduling techniques.
• Systems troubleshooting principles and practices.
• Basic accounting, statistical, business and office procedures commonly found in administrative systems applications.

Ability to :

• Develop long-range systems and network strategies.
• Develop and communicate operating standards.
• Design and install large bandwidth solutions in a reliable, manageable and standard vendor supported configuration at the lowest possible cost.
• Develop and write Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ’s).
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, data processing staff, user department management, and various vendors.
• Create and update detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage staff and multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Be flexible and adaptable to continually changing demands or situations.
• Analyze and define user problems and requirements and develop efficient, cost-effective computer applications solutions.
• Conduct information systems and procedures analysis and feasibility studies.
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate program documentation, and user procedures.
• Use standard office and computer equipment to prepare reports of work performed and other written materials.
• Build effective work teams.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems and make or recommend modifications.
• Make sound independent decisions within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with computer system users, vendors, employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Operate a variety of computer hardware and peripheral equipment and related operating systems and software used within the Agency.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified that will be weighted as qualifying only (pass/fail). Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and contain situational exercises.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Review of Minimum Qualifications: July 2, 2025 Notification to non-qualified applicants ONLY: July 8, 2025 Review of Questionnaire for Best Qualified: July 22, 2025 Civil Service Oral Examination: Week of August 11, 2025 Notification of Exam Results: Week of August 25, 2025 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Department Selection Process: Week of September 1, 2025

*The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Candidates selected to participate in the oral exam will receive an email notification at least 10 business days in advance of the exam date.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1 st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Erika.Beams@acgov.org | Phone: 510-272-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda 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 report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2025 5:00:00 PM

Salary:

$83.58 - $101.62/hour; $173,846.40 - $211,369.60/year