The City of Newport is seeking a individual to fill a limited duration temporary assignment in the Information Technology Department. Under supervision of the IT Director, the individual will perform a variety of recurring, well-defined tasks requiring occasional innovative problem-solving within guidelines and a scope.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Eighteen months as an Information Technology Technician; OR two years of general information technology experience performing technical, analytical, or support tasks for computer systems or services; OR 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university including at least 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work; OR any equivalent combination of experience and education.

When using education to meet minimum qualifications, education must include the specified information technology or closely related course work.

Physical Demands:

The person is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the ability to frequently lift or move materials up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift or move materials up to 60 pounds. The position requires the ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Manual dexterity and coordination are required about 75% of the work period while operating such equipment as computers, keyboards, telephones, standard office equipment, maintenance equipment, and motorized vehicles. Extensive use of a keyboard. Visual acuity to read computer screens and printed documents. Physical exertion may be required to move heavy objects, crawl through tight spaces, and kneel in confined areas. Physical effort may be required to perform heavy manual labor in confined and cramped spaces and uncomfortable conditions, climb ladders, bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time.

Working Conditions/Work Environment:

Work location is primarily indoors where most work occurs under usual office working conditions. Outdoor work may involve exposure to dust, mud, uneven terrain, and varying and extreme weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to risk of physical harm from such hazards as lifting server equipment and monitors.

How to Apply:

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport. Only complete applications will be be considered.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Only completed applications will be considered. Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.

The City of Newport is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.

The City of Newport follows Oregon law regarding Veterans' Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veteran's Preference Form and attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran's Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application.

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checking, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing.