Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live to work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place…. It’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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Background Check Information

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages, maintains, troubleshoots and services several IT systems, including desktop hardware and software; digital signage, exhibits and IoT network; IMAX theatre systems; and network infrastructure. Acts as primary backup to the Information Technology Manager in all other IT functions and areas. Supervises IT support staff. Trains and educates Division staff in basic computer operations, IT security and safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related certification and/or education and experience.

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Preferred Certifications:

Salt Lake County Supervisory Certification Program

Digital Signage Experts Group

Galaxy Systems Administrator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
• Manages the planetarium's Digital Signage Network, including hardware, software, data integration with Galaxy. Manages exhibit systems integrated network.
• Maintains IMAX theatre equipment, automation and ancillary systems. Manages programming and scheduling. Develops and manages staff interactions & live presentation pre-show. Manages the inter-theatre media network.
• Manages general office workstations, including hardware, software, network infrastructure. Works with other departments on specialized computer systems such as the exhibits network, render farm, SOS network.
• Manages the planetarium's controlled asset inventory database. Processes updates, including additions/deletions and corrections. Works with Facilities staff to process disposal or reassigment of assets.
• Serves as primary backup for the IT/Theatres Manager on other critical systems such as the Galaxy POS,  Counterpoint Inventory Management, Physical Security systems, VOIP phone network, solar array network, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Advanced computer operations with a wide variety of software and system platforms
• Network infrastructure, including rack systems, cabling, switch, firewall and router basics
• IMAX-specific theatre systems, including projection, sound, automation
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Perform programming and operation of theater sub-systems
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Work in a team environment, organize and conduct meetings, and effectively follow up on assignments
• Establish priorities and follow through with task completion in a timely manner
• Work on multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining the status for each at a high level
• Work within budgets to accomplish tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to climb ladders, lift up to 50lbs, stoop and crawl in limited-access spaces. Must be able to work in dark places and noisy environments.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Clark Planetarium is open 363 days a year with operational hours averaging twelve (12+) hours a day. Scheduling flexibility is required. Occassional work required during early-morning/late-night and (rarely) overnight hours. May be required to work weekends and holidays.