IT Systems Administrator job in Lynnwood

Fostering Innovation

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) seeks an experienced information technology (IT) professional to lead, support, maintain, enhance, and champion technology for our evolving utility. As a critical player on our IT Team, the IT Systems Administrator will be a well rounded, systemic thinker who is comfortable wearing multiple hats, leading proactive upgrade and replacement efforts, and implementing creative solutions that align with the strategic direction of the District.

Much of the region’s thriving growth is landing directly in AWWD’s service area. Meeting the needs of our growing customer population requires more efficient business processes, services, and technology. Just a few of the District’s pending technology projects include enterprise GIS field tools, maintenance management software, and establishing a strong and effective asset management program. With most of our workforce in the field, our future success will depend on securely making tools and technology available to our mobile workforce.

Of course, supporting these new business tools requires a strong foundation, and the District is investing in standardized equipment replacement, software upgrades, network improvements, cyber-security, and disaster recovery. Stewarding and continuously improving our technology infrastructure is critical to support the resiliency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of AWWD’s services. Recruiting the right IT Systems Administrator to champion these efforts is key to the District’s success.

As a special purpose district, AWWD is in a unique position to implement progressive solutions. We believe that optimizing those solutions to benefit our customers requires a knowledgeable and empowered workforce who can respectfully challenge the status quo and embrace improvement. Our organization benefits from the variety of perspectives, cultures, philosophies, communication styles and experience of our talented workforce. This is especially true for our IT Team, and the best addition to our team will be an enthusiastic innovator who will learn the history behind a process and is willing to challenge their own assumptions. Our new IT Systems Administrator will be an inquisitive and active listener who has the confidence to say “I don’t know,” and the initiative to follow up and implement agile solutions.

Water For Life, Forever

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s mission is to provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community. As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond. We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day. Spanning over 45-square miles in south Snohomish County, AWWD is the largest special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.

A Department Dedicated To Service

The Administration, Technology & Finance Department is comprised of IT, Finance and Administrative Support. Our Department’s mission is serving and supporting the incredible people who keep your water safe, clean, and reliable every day. Our commitment to service includes not only our organization, but also agency partners and the people of our community.

The IT Systems Administrator is one of six employees in this work group. Other positions on our team include IT Manager, IT Project Manager, GIS Coordinator, Application Integrator, and Computer Support Specialist.

The ideal IT Systems Administrator candidate will be a service oriented people person who finds value and opportunity in differing or conflicting perspectives. This position will work best in a tight knit, high functioning team committed to designing the best strategies to make work easier and more effective for our users.

Salary:

$85,656 to $114,804 annually

(with a starting salary of $85,656 to $99,168 annually)

Requirements:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be five years of progressively responsible IT experience and a bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field. MCSE, CAPM, CSM, CSPO, SSCP, and/or equivalent certification(s) are preferred.

To Apply:

To apply online or view a full job description go to www.awwd.com/ careers. The online application including cover letter and resume are due by Sunday, September 19th, at 11:59 PM to be considered in the first review of applicants.

AWWD is an EEO employer and a smoke-free workplace. Finalists for the position will be required to participate in a criminal background investigation after they have been interviewed.

For more information contact HR Analyst, Brooklyn Lee at (425)582-3922 or send an email to blee@awwd.com.