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About Us

The North Carolina Community College System (System Office) is a statewide network of 58 public community colleges. The system enrolls over 500,000 students annually. It is the 3rd largest in the nation based on the number of colleges. It also provides data to the North Carolina Learning Object Repository by collecting, contributing, and sharing digital learning resources for use in traditional or distance learning environments. The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a global, multicultural, and competent workforce, and improve the lives and wellbeing of N.C. citizens.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The System Administrator I position delivers technical and administrative services for systems, software, and/or network of systems. Technical responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving system-related issues; installing, upgrading, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing system software, including operating systems, network and communications software, programming tools, utilities, and associated layered products. Duties also encompass providing operational support for hardware infrastructure, continuously monitoring system performance to assess capacity requirements and identify optimization opportunities, and implementing system and communications software configurations that align with the organization's operational, performance, and business requirements. Duties include coordinating and testing the software changes from the upgrades to minimize the impact on the users' applications and time.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities/Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of software development principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting enterprise applications, APIs, and automated workflows
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements to develop scalable, secure, and efficient solutions
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle
• Ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled development tools to improve software quality, productivity, and development efficiency
• Proficiency in SQL, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, React, Groovy, REST and SOAP APIs, data pipeline development, Agile methodologies, AI-driven development tools, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Suitable candidates may have all or a combination of some of these skillsets.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in systems software programming; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in systems software programming; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

STATE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: All System employees are valued and offered a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. The state of North Carolina provides excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees may choose to participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave, and personal observance is available to eligible employees. Some highlights include:

• The best-funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as the length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which is cumulative indefinitely
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly (based on length of service beginning 10 years and up)
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

• Why Work For NC?
•  NC OSHR: Benefits
•  NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

The North Carolina Community College System Office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions SUBJECT to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Individuals interested in applying for this position must complete the online process at https://www.nc.gov/jobs, Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Work history and credentials must appear on the application to receive consideration during the selection process.

For further information, please contact:

RECRUITMENT ADMINISTRATOR
North Carolina Community College System
Human Resources | Caswell Building
5001 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, NC 27699-5001
Email: marreroc@nccommunitycolleges.edu

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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