Server Administrator (IT Specialist)

Full-time position available with the General Services Department, Information Technology Division, located at 4800 E 63rd St.
Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. with telework available after the completion of a 6 month probationary period.
Application Deadline Date: August 20, 2025


Responsibilities

Work involves responsibility for day-to-day operation of a virtualized server environment including multiple hosts, and dozens of VMs. Employees of this class may assist lower-level IT staff with more complex technical problems and solutions. Under limited supervision, the IT Specialist coordinates department needs across the server environment. The IT Specialist is expected to make hardware, configuration, and software suggestions requiring high levels of technical competency to help meet organizational requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Functions as the team lead for the server administration team including day-to-day supervision and direction. Reports to the IT Supervisor.
• Ensures the server admin team effectively converts business needs into concrete action and keeps the team on task.
• Plans, supervises, reviews, and participates in complex projects in a competent fashion.
• Works with management to plan for future purchasing requirements regarding servers, storage, backups, and applications.
• Coordinates with management to determine and enforce best practices regarding server configurations, backups, and user access.
• Coordinates with Cyber Security team to ensure the security of the server environment.
• Develops and enforces procedures for upgrading hardware, OS, and server applications as needed.
• Performs product evaluations of hardware/software for feature improvements, feasibility or applicability to existing products being used by the organization.
• Provides staff training of server systems and applications, as needed.
• Creates and maintains documentation of server systems including configuration, procedures, and other pertinent information.
• Ensures team meets weekly KPIs regarding ticket completion, server up time, etc.
• Performs daily monitoring of the health and function of server hardware, storage hardware, virtual environment, and all VMs contained therein.
• Works with users, desktop support staff, application developers, and application administrators to resolve functional issues and accommodate new needs.
• Communicates maintenance windows or other system outages to all stakeholders.
• Manages and maintains backup systems to ensure recoverability in case of need.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude regarding embracing change and continuous improvement.
• Performs related work as required.


Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 4 years of technology experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and technology experience.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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