American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works by providing innovative education and credentialing opportunities for individuals working within the public works industry. The IT Systems Administrator proactively maintains the day-to-day operational aspects of the association’s IT network infrastructure.
More about the IT Systems Administrator Role:
Maintains the APWA network and hardware infrastructure by providing ongoing management, support and maintenance of the APWA networks and servers within established policies and standards. These responsibilities include the software and hardware elements of the network infrastructure and the desktop environment. The association has two offices (Kansas City and Washington DC) where this position manages the network environment as well as desktop support for 55 users. Duties include administration of software updates and patches; maintaining the wireless networks; overseeing the anti-malware systems, backups and disaster recovery; maintenance of Active Directory and various network scanning and reports. Troubleshoot any end-user and network related issues and coordinates with the IT department staff and impacted user groups with appropriate notice when systems will not be available. This position will also provide user group training and training materials.
What you will need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in an information technology related degree program combined with two years of applicable experience or a combination or related education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills working with a various audiences and individuals with various levels of technology experience.
Strong technical skills using VMware, Veeam and Office 265 virtual environment.
Strong team and collaborative style
Ability to prioritize workload with multiple projects, detail-oriented with flexibility to serve customers
What will differentiate you:
Leadership: the desire to take initiative, think strategically and actively contribute to the team and association
Communication: the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of individuals including volunteers
Commitment to service: prioritizing ownership and resolution for job responsibilities
Digital Transformation: the ability to recommend solutions for technology across all areas of the association to increase our digital impact.
Why APWA? Check out our benefits!
We offer remote hybrid work schedules, excellent health, dental and vision insurance programs, matching retirement benefits, a 37.5 hour work week with the opportunity to have 2 Fridays a month off. APWA also invests in the APWA staff with professional development opportunities, leave time and a flexible work culture.
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at APWA contributes to advancing the quality of life for others as we support those who operate, improve, and maintain public works and infrastructure. With supporting over 30,000 members across North America, we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.
The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.
Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 67 chapters throughout North America. APWA provides a forum in which public works professionals can exchange ideas, improve professional competency, increase the performance of their agencies and companies, and bring important public works-related topics to public attention in local, state and federal arenas.
The association is a highly participatory organization, with hundreds of opportunities for leadership and service, and a network of several dozen national committees in every area of public works. Governed by a 17-member board of directors, elected at both the regional and national levels, APWA is an open, flexible association with a diversified membership of 30,000 and a reputation for quality services and products.
