Systems Administrator

City of Corvallis Information Technology

The Information Technology Department provides robust, reliable, and innovative technology services across the organization. The department supports operational efficiency and employee productivity by delivering high-quality information technology services and innovative solutions. IT staff are committed to excellence in service, performance, and reliability while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.

System Administrators provide technical leadership, project management, and administration of departmental and citywide information systems, supporting both short- and long-term technology plans. The position implements, configures, maintains, and supports multi-tier, server-based hardware, applications, and software systems and is fully trained in procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. System Administrators serve as an escalation point beyond Tier I/Help Desk support, troubleshooting complex technical issues through to resolution, maintaining accurate documentation, and delivering user training.

Full-Time, AFSCME represented position

M-F 8am - 5pm, 40 hours/week

12-month probationary period

Position open until filled.

Resumes required with application.

First review of applications will occur after 8:00 am on October 7, 2026

• Provide technical leadership and project management for departmental and citywide information systems implementation.
• Serve as Tier II technical support above Help Desk for the organization, capable of analysis, implementation and support of the City's information technology infrastructure, including new or upgrade installations of existing endpoints, servers, applications and information systems security.
• Assist staff within the information technology work group and in departments in formulating short- and long-range plans regarding City computing needs.
• Configure monitoring tools and software to monitor system performance. Respond to reports verifying systems are working properly and ensure high availability.
• Perform hardware, network & server appliances setups, deployments, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Respond to service outages and other problems associated with mission-critical systems.
• Verify that hardware and software purchase requests comply with City standards. Coordinate procurement of desktop hardware purchases for the organization; configure desktops and install at users' locations.
• Provide support for technical issues and troubleshoot problems to resolution.
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date documentation supporting assigned and related areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate and conduct user training, education and problem-solving sessions; maintain user-accessible knowledge base for self-service problem resolution; assist users regarding system functionality.
• Access sensitive and confidential information, comply with City and department policy regarding such access, and maintain the confidentiality of the information.
• Configure and maintain baseline network, server, and system security postures including CJIS, PCI, CIS standards and frameworks according to organizational policies.
• Operate and drive a motor vehicle safely and legally.

• Participate in the Emergency Management program including planning, classes, training sessions, exercises and emergency events as required.
• Respond as directed during unforeseen events, inclement weather, emergencies, or officially declared States of Emergency to support the continuity and restoration of critical public services, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Act ethically and honestly; apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Build confidence in the City…