Network Administrator

Salary

See Position Description

Location 

Napa, CA

Job Type

Classified (Full-time)

Job Number

2025-00009

Department

Institutional Technology

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

 

Napa Valley College is seeking a Network Administrator in the Institutional Technology (IT) department.

 

The incumbent in this position will be designing, configuring, installing, maintaining, and repairing network systems, subsystems, and servers; overseeing the computer/server room operation and environment; providing information, direction, and recommendations regarding network installations and configurations; resolving network operational issues; and providing technical support to college and staff.

This job reports to the Director, IT Operations.

 

This is a full-time, 12-months-per-year, classified position. The salary has an appropriate placement on range 31 of the current Classified Salary Schedule. The salary range is $6,372 to $7,376/month, with future steps up to $8,966/month. Placement is made based on experience. The college offers a fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, employee assistance program, and public employee retirement system membership.

About Napa Valley College

Established in 1942, Napa Valley College (NVC) is one of 116 public community colleges in the California Community College system. NVC serves a diverse community of students by providing a wide range of high-quality educational programs and comprehensive student services, to help students succeed in the education, progress in the workplace, and engage in the civic and cultural life of the community. The College also stimulates the development and growth of the region through its educational, economic, and workforce opportunities, community partnerships and services. NVC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education. NVC is also designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution as it has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is more than 25 percent. 

For more information about NVC,click here. For information about our new campus housing for students AND employees,click here.  

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Administers systems and servers related to college LAN and WAN (e.g. email systems, accounts, workstation ID, IP assignments, District computers, VOIP, security, antivirus, firewall, wi-fi, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of services to authorized users.

• Coordinates with other Institutional Technology (IT) personnel at the college for the purpose of ensuring cross-functionality and IT coverage for the college.

• Designs computer networks (e.g. Internet, intranet, wi-fi, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective and efficient operating systems.

• Installs network (client and server) software on a variety of platforms (e.g. service packs, application software, operating software, hardware upgrades, etc.) for the purpose of upgrading and maintaining college WAN/LAN and telecommunication systems.

• Maintains network operations and software applications (e.g. servers/virtual machines: file, print, application, web, database, proxy, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient operations.

• Manages assigned projects and program components (e.g. migration to new systems, scheduling installations, product research, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines and objectives.

• Participates in a variety of planning and development activities (e.g. long-term plans, required updates, system migration, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to support networking needs and requirements for the college.

• Prepares written materials (e.g. procedures, system level documentation, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and conveying information.

• Recommends equipment, supplies, and materials for the purpose of acquiring required items and completing jobs efficiently.

• Researches a variety of work-related topics (e.g. trends, products, equipment, tests, etc.) for the purpose of recommending procedures and purchases.

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. staff, faculty, outside vendors, service providers, etc.) for the purpose of providing technical assistance and support.

• Troubleshoots malfunctions (e.g. servers, hubs, routers, network protocols, etc.) for the purpose of resolving operational issues and restoring services.

 

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: utilizing pertinent network, application, operating system monitoring and troubleshooting software; adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintainingaccurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: current, legacy, and emerging operating systems; environments and network protocols; router configurations; Inter/Intranet applications; data security; and project management  processes and methodology.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: setting priorities; establishing effective relationships; being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; conveying technical information to non-technical audiences; working nonstandard hours; and demonstrated sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students

Responsibility:
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is sometimes required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.  The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.

Experience:
Three (3) years of job-related experience within a specialized field.

Education:
Bachelors degree in job-related area.

Equivalency:
Community college and/or vocational school degree with network certification and five (5) years of job-related experience.

Certificates and Licenses:
Valid CA Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Education / Training:
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances:
Criminal Background Clearance
Tuberculosis Clearance

Title 8, USC, Section 1324-A requires verification of eligibility for employment in the United States. 

Desirable Qualifications
 

Knowledge of or experience with:

 

Systems Administration & Virtualization

• VMware, primarily Windows, some Linux

• Active Directory

• DNS/DHCP

• NAS/SAN

• Enterprise backup systems (Rubrik)

 

Networking & Infrastructure

• Cisco and Meraki system management (i.e. Switches, Wireless APs, Cisco Unified Call Manager VoIP)

• Port security

• IPSEC

• Multicasting

• TIA/EIA standards

 

Cloud & Identity Management

• Office 365 (O365), Azure/Entra/Intune

 

Cybersecurity

• Palo Alto firewalls

 

Audio/Visual & Collaboration Technology

• Videoconferencing

• Digital Signage

Vendor management

• Supplier Communications and Engagement

• Contracts and Renewals

 

Soft Skills & Professional Competencies

• Coaching/mentoring peers

• Excellent customer service skills

• Self-starter/Team player

 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 

A. Applicants must complete the online application through SchoolJobs.com. All elements of the application, including the education and work experience sections and supplemental questions must be submittedin order for the application to be considered complete. Napa Valley College evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not attach resumes and cover letters. 

 

Internal applicants are still required tosubmit a complete online application for this position. This includes the submission of transcripts. 

 

B. Applicants must attach the following to complete the application process:

1. Legible copies of transcripts verifying college work, degrees, and conferral dates (official transcripts required on offer of employment). Transcripts without the degrees and conferral dates will be deemed incomplete.

2. List of certifications, if not already added to the Certificate and Licenses section of the online application.

 

Foreign Transcripts: Napa Valley College requires that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement, even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please click here (Download PDF reader) for a list of approved organizations.

It is important that your application reflectall of your relevant education and experience. Please note that applications will be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Transcripts are the only attachments allowed so we may verify that the minimum education qualification has been met. 

All required application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the filing deadline. Please do not submit material not requested. Application materials submitted become the property of Napa Valley College and the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development cannot copy, return, or transfer material to other positions. Any expenses incurred in connection with the initial interview will be the responsibility of the candidate. The college will reimburse certain travel expenses associated with second interviews (if applicable), depending on distance of travel. 

The District will not accept materials by e-mail, fax, or mail for this position. 

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order toapplyor interview for this opening, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development. 

 

Napa Valley College, an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace and requires that employees abide by that policy. 

For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources, Training & Development: 

2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway 
Napa, CA 94558 
(707) 256-7100 
jobline@napavalley.edu

For technical support, contact NEOGOV at (855) 524-5627.