Salary : $65,714.79 - $111,715.13 Annually
Location : Johnston County Human Resources Department, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02466
Department: Technology Services
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Description Johnston County Government is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community by providing effective and efficient services. Johnston County Technology Services is recruiting for a full-time on-site PC Network Specialist I. The PC Network Specialist I will be responsible for providing technical and professional support to the personal computers and/or the local area networks (LANs) within the County.Work includes troubleshooting problems, supporting users and software, and networking issues involving personal computers and servers. Work requires a high degree of technical knowledge of personal computers, their interfacing capabilities and their total operation with peripheral equipment. Employee may be required to function in close quarters and crawl spaces and work in narrow aisles and passage ways, but normal activities have no adverse working conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities - Provides technical assistance and advice to users of the personal computer and/ or networking systems.
- Troubleshoots problems with computer operations; solves them or diagnoses in order to determine other manpower needs for solving.
- Gathers and analyzes information for developing and modifying various networks, and personal computer configurations.
- Coordinates the preventive maintenance schedule on personal computers or local area network equipment.
- Installs hardware and software on personal computers or local area networks.
- Reviews and recommends software and hardware needs to the various departments.
- Schedules equipment, jobs, and monitors the work of the various systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Considerable knowledge of computer systems, hardware and software, and peripheral equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of LAN systems and interfacing capabilities with other systems and programs.
- Skill in operating a variety of personal computer equipment, applications, peripherals, and related equipment.
- Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, users, employees, supervisor, and others interacting with the computer staff.
Desired Education and Experience - Graduation from a two year community college or a four year university and considerable experience in personal computer or networking applications and operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. If no degree, then must have equivalent job experience.
- CompTIA A+ or Network+, Highly Recommended.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned. - If the position requires a degree, you will be required to furnish original transcripts within 30 days of hire date.
- We may require a background check that may include criminal, motor vehicle, sexual offender registry, pre-employment drug screening or others based on job requirements.
- Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment.
Johnston County provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.
Employees are offered a diverse selection of benefits including medical (no-cost for the employee plan), dental, life, and supplemental benefit coverages. Employees can also take advantage of our on-site wellness clinic and virtual telehealth program, both at no-cost!
Additional benefits include participation in the NC Retirement System, a 401(k) match option, generous paid leave and holiday schedule, tuition reimbursement, and more! To learn more, visit www.myjcbenefits.com
*This description applies to benefits eligible positions.
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Have you previously worked in a government role related to Information Technology?
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Can you tell us about the experience you have with Information Technology?
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What certifications do you have in Information Technology in general?
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Do you have a CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification?
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