System Specialist

Join our growing team at Golder Ranch Fire District!

We have an amazing benefits package, worth approximately 35% of your salary!

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with up to 12% match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual at 10 hours per pay period (260 hours per year), and 12 Paid Holidays annually (birthday included)
• District paid concierge healthcare service for you and your family
• Opportunity for continued education reimbursement
• Option to participate in additionally self‑funded retirement plans and a variety of supplemental insurance plans

This position is responsible for providing Tier 1 and 2 support for Golder Ranch Fire District and its partners, under minimal supervision. An individual in this position supports, installs, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains local area network (LAN) clients, desktop, and server operating systems. The incumbent is also responsible for providing on‑site, or remote assistance, to resolve user issues submitted via service requests, phone, email, or in person.

This position requires strong communications and customer service skills.

• Must possess an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education, and two (2) years of related experience
• OR
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, and four (4) years of related work experience.
• Intermediate understanding of PC hardware and software.
• Intermediate understanding of applications support.
• Intermediate understanding of wireless networking, wireless network components and devices, to include cellular based mobile devices and tablets.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Experience with Microsoft Enterprise Domain Structure, and O365 including Teams.
• Experience with Cisco routers and VoIP.
• Experience with Power Shell or other scripting languages.
• CompTIA A+ certification.
• CompTIA Network+ certification.
• Experience with PC imaging.
• Experience working with Public Safety networks and/or applications environment.

First review of applications: 1/19/2026. If enough applications are received, posting will close. All contact with applicants will be via email. No walk‑in applications will be accepted. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you will not continue in the process.

In accordance with A.R.S. §38‑492, applicants requesting Veteran’s Preference must submit required supporting documentation at the time of application. Along with a resume, applicants must upload documentation verifying military service and eligibility, such as:

• DD Form 214 or DD Form 215 (showing discharge status and dates of service), and/or
• VA or DoD disability letter (if claiming preference as a disabled veteran or service‑connected disability), and/or
• Other official documentation that confirms eligibility for Veterans’ Preference under Arizona law.

The District cannot apply Veterans’ Preference if required documentation is not received with application submission.

This job is designated by GRFD as a safety‑sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that GRFD, in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23‑493). This job may require the operation of a motor vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools. An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.

Selection process may consist of: application screening, skills assessment, credibility assessment, and interview(s). The pre‑employment process for the successful candidate may include but is not limited to background checks (e.g. driving record, criminal history, etc.), physical examination, drug screen, and reference checks.

All candidate notifications will be completed by email. Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly before submitting your application. In case we need to reach you by phone, please ensure your voicemail is set up and not full.

Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources at (520) 825‑9001 option 6.

Golder Ranch Fire District is a Drug and Tobacco‑Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.