Job Summary

This is a Salem Housing Authority position, which is a separate employer from the City of Salem.

Make an impact:
Do you want to work for an organization that provides professional development, new/unique tasks daily, a family-friendly work environment, and a great life-work balance? That is what is waiting for you, in your new IT career with the Salem Housing Authority!

You will be assigned to work with the latest hardware and software technologies in testing, configuring, deploying, and supporting servers, computers, mobile devices, printers, and a plethora of software and peripherals across our computer infrastructure.

What you will do:

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  Help trouble shoot and repair, document, train, and communicate with all levels of business through phone support, email, on-site visit, and electronic connectivity.
• Research, test, and solve functional problems, improve business processes, and help the Salem Housing Authority continuously upgrade technology as it continues to evolve.
• Maintain, diagnose and/or repair the following infrastructure: Cisco network, VMWare virtual server, hardware, peripheral hardware, printers, Windows OS and general software, and Windows Server administration including Active Directory, Internet Information Services, and Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Work with 3rd party vendors to assist in the support or repair of systems.

Strengths, Knowledge and/or experience(s) you will bring:

• Strong ability to focus on proactive customer support, root cause identification, and improving the technological landscape for employees with request.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and peripherals and their function.
• Knowledge of structured Query Language (SQL) and writing commands to achieve a goal.
• Knowledge of Enterprise network infrastructure industry standards
• Experience diagnosing basic printer functions.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Position will have hybrid (remote/in-office) work opportunities and flexible scheduling.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must pass criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance and Law Enforcement Data System certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
• Two years of college level course work in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related program area, and two years of personal computer maintenance and installation experience in a network environment; or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the examples of work.

About us:
Our mission is to assist low- and moderate-income families to achieve self-sufficiency through stable housing, economic opportunity, community investment, and coordination with social service providers. This is a great opportunity to help positively impact your community. Come work in a positive and supportive work environment that enforces a safe workplace, has a culture of teamwork and communication, promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in multicultural society.

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.

The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Network Technician, HA or view by clicking here.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem and Salem Housing Authority invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green "Apply" button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process. Please ensure that the details of your application, including work history, demonstrate how you meet the qualifications for the position..

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Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

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For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SALEM STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Housing Authority of Salem does not discriminate against any person due to disability, race, color, religion, sex, source of income , familial status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status and/or domestic partnership in accessing, applying for, or receiving assistance, or in treatment or employment in any of its programs and activities.

The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8, dated June 2, 1988):

Melanie Fletcher, Assistant Housing Administrator of Operations, Salem Housing Authority, 360 Church Street SE, Salem OR 97301
(503) 587-4815 | compliance@salemhousingor.com | TDD users: Dial 711or.com | TDD users: Dial 711