Network Systems Specialist

EMPLOYER: City of Fresno

THE POSITION

The City of Fresno is offering a dynamic career opportunity for a progressive IT professional who will support the department’s strategic vision, connectivity and enterprise solutions to fulfill the City’s information technology objectives in enhancing services to the community.
Under supervision, Network Systems Specialists install, configure, monitor and maintain the City's data networking infrastructure; analyze and modify overall network operations to ensure the highest level of uptime, integrity and security.
The ideal applicant should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Administration of Windows Servers
- Microsoft Exchange Administration
- Cisco UCCX Administration
- VMware Administration
- Cisco Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Wireless, UCS
- Software Defined Networking
- Linux Administration
- Identity Management Tools
- Microsoft SQL Server Administration
- SAN Storag
- Large-Scale Deployments
- Network Security
- Mobility and Mobile Vehicle Computer
- DevOps
- Microsoft365 Administration
- Scripting
- Fiber Optics
- Business Analyst Skills

The current vacancy will be serving the City of Fresno’s Information Service Department (ISD) and reporting to the Information Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following: 

Written Examination: 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of implementing, troubleshooting and designing data networks and telecommunications systems, ability to analyze functional requirements and specifications for computer hardware, communication effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and representatives of user departments.

The written exam date is tentatively scheduled for the week of: April 20, 2026.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs to apply. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail.  All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application.  Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders.  It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. Effective April 1st, 2026, the City of Fresno is transitioning to a new recruitment system, NEOGOV. An account in the new system will be required to apply for the City of Fresno job opportunities after this date. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period.  Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service.  Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

EOE

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list.

Three (3) years of experience gained as a Computer Systems Specialist with the City of Fresno; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, computer engineering or a related field and Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and design of networking equipment, network communications, servers, computer data storage and back-up systems. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. 

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, an extensive pre-employment background and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Healthcare Plan

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off