IT Communications Analyst l



IT Communications Analyst l

Salary

$50,134.38 - $76,317.01 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-86120-01

Department

Information Technology

Division

Converged Communication Bureau

Opening Date

03/31/2025

Closing Date

4/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. 

The Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) Department is seeking an IT Communications Analyst I who will be part of the Converged Communications Bureau and will focus on data network operations throughout the Western region of Riverside County.

The department is seeking candidates to perform network assignments that require knowledge and proficiency in  data communication and voice networking. The IT Communications Analyst field responsibilities will include analyzing, constructing/installing, monitoring and repairing data networks.  

The department desires candidates who are familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, can work independently with minimal supervision, apply their experience and expertise in network operations while being customer focused. 

Highly competitive candidates will have network cabling experience, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or BICSI ICT Certification.

The IT Communications Analyst I is the entry-level classification in the IT Communications Analyst series and is distinguished from IT Communications Analyst II. The latter is a separately allocated journey-level class in which incumbents are expected to work independently, requiring little supervision. Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.

Meet the Team!  

Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) is a full-service provider of IT services. RCIT is an Internal Service Fund (ISF) department with 100% reliance on revenues received from services.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design, analyze, and define communication requirements and network infrastructure based on evaluation of work processes, customer requirements, available and emerging technology, and cost/benefit analysis.

• Monitor, coordinate, and control network and remote access; monitor network components, on-line applications, and network connectivity; track and analyze problems and resolutions.

• Develop and maintain communication system security and firewall requirements based on County standards and department needs.
 
• Make recommendations for infrastructure enhancements to gain efficiency and technological advantage; consult with users in planning for future needs and maintaining awareness of best practices and emerging technology.

• Measure network resource availability, performance, and capacity on a scheduled basis.

• Develop strategic plans for operation and growth of the telecommunication system.

• Troubleshoot system failures, performance deficiencies, and circuit and wiring issues.
 
• Install, configure, and maintain network hubs, switches, and routers.
 
• Research, evaluate, test, and recommend products, product versions and services to meet future business needs; research and prepare input to technology marketing strategy and rate development.

• Coordinate communication interfaces with federal, state, and local agencies and vendors.

• Establish technical hardware and software standards based on analysis of system performance, integration needs, current and emerging technology, and cost and benefit analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with course work in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment.

Experience: One year of IT job-related experience, preferably with the County of Riverside.
 
Other Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License. A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department. 

Preferred IT-Related Skills
In-depth problem, traffic and performance analysis; evaluating customer needs to define technology solutions; design and network topology analysis; principles, practices, methods, and techniques of communications technology; analysis and design of network systems; strategic planning processes; analysis of networked, multi-platform environments; use of systems level management tools in resolving high-level technical problems.

Knowledge Of 
The principles, methods, and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Communications Analyst series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices, applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; the principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval is preferred.

Ability To
Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees, and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Amanda Duarte at aduarte@rivco.org.
 
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.


Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office as part of the employment requirements of this position.
  • No
  • Yes
02
Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:
  • I have a valid California driver's license.
  • I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.
03
I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
  • No
  • Yes
04
How many years of IT job-related experience do you possess?
  • No Experience
  • One year, but less than two years
  • Two years, but less than three years
  • Three years, but less than four years
  • Four years, but less than five years
  • Five years, but less than six years
  • Six years or more
05
How many years of IT job-related experience do you possess analyzing, constructing/installing, monitoring and repairing data networks?
  • No Experience
  • One year, but less than two years
  • Two years, but less than three years
  • Three years, but less than four years
  • Four years, but less than five years
  • Five years, but less than six years
  • Six years or more
06
How many years of IT job-related network cabling experience do you possess?
  • No Experience
  • One year, but less than two years
  • Two years, but less than three years
  • Three years, but less than four years
  • Four years, but less than five years
  • Five years, but less than six years
  • Six years or more
07
How many years of IT job-related experience do you possess troubleshooting, repairing and resolving malfunctions or installing communication and other equipment (infrastructure equipment or cabling) in office and other buildings?
  • No Experience
  • One year, but less than two years
  • Two years, but less than three years
  • Three years, but less than four years
  • Four years, but less than five years
  • Five years, but less than six years
  • Six years or more
08
How many years of IT job-related experience do you possess coordinating system/component upgrades and repairs with vendors and users?
  • No Experience
  • One year, but less than two years
  • Two years, but less than three years
  • Three years, but less than four years
  • Four years, but less than five years
  • Five years, but less than six years
  • Six years or more
09
Do you possess a CompTIA Network+ certificate?
  • No
  • Yes
10
Do you possess a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate?
  • No
  • Yes
11
Do you possess a BICSI ICT certification?
  • No
  • Yes
12
Please indicate your current level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software programs:
  • No Experience
  • Basic - able to enter, correct and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows and columns, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas.
  • Intermediate - able to create and modify charts, filter data, use mathematical, logical, statistical and financial functions.
  • Advanced - able to use of advanced functions, e.g. VLOOKUP, IF, work with Pivot Tables, VBA Programming

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500