Initial Posting Date:
06/11/2026Application Deadline:
06/24/2026Agency:
Water Resources DepartmentSalary Range:
$6,846 - $10,344Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Senior Systems Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 7)Job Description:
Working Title: Senior Systems Administrator
Classification: Information Systems Specialist 7
Position Type: Limited Duration, Full-time
Representation: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
FLSA Status: Exempt, ineligible for overtime or compensatory time.
Monthly Compensation: The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $6,846-$10,344 | after PERS* will be $7,323-$11,070.
Work Location: North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301.
Hybrid/Remote Work: Hybrid work eligible. 1-2 days per week in office, hybrid schedule agreed upon by manager. Quantity of office days may be adjusted based on business need with notice.
Duration: This position is a limited duration job rotation anticipated to last until June 30, 2027.
This position may be extended beyond June 30, 2027, or decreased due to business/funding need. Either management or the employee can terminate the rotation at any time.
Job Rotation Considerations:
You must be a current State of Oregon employee in a permanent position to apply for this job rotation.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Vision
The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Our Mission
The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:
Core Values
Current OWRD Strategic Plan Priorities
The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic priorities are to:
The Information Technology section is a relatively small but mighty team of professionals who are critical to the optimal functioning of the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD).
The information technology team is also responsible for supporting a smaller agency called Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB). OWEB is in close vicinity of Oregon Water Resources Department main office in Salem, Oregon.
The IT team is comprised of the following main areas:
1) Application Development Unit (Including a GIS Team)
2) Service Desk Unit
3) Infrastructure Unit (Network, Systems, and Database Management).
About the Position
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an expert level consultant on the infrastructure unit to be the Senior Systems Administrator and assist with networking, security and compliance, troubleshooting & performance optimization, backup and disaster recovery to management.
The Senior Systems Administrator identifies opportunities along with our resident system administrator (ISS6) to coordinate and lead efforts internally and work with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) to increase our effectiveness and stabilize our IT Infrastructure setup.
As systems grow more complex and cybersecurity requirements intensify, this position is essential to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of these foundational systems. This role provides advanced technical expertise, leads infrastructure planning and modernization, and ensures the agency’s systems remain stable, compliant, and resilient.
Some Key Responsibilities:
(a) Six (6) years of information systems experience in:
(Systems administration, networking, security, troubleshooting, and backup/recovery);
OR
(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
AND
four (4) years of information systems experience in:
(Systems administration, networking, security, troubleshooting, and backup/recovery);
OR
(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
AND
two (2) years of information systems experience in:
(Systems administration, networking, security, troubleshooting, and backup/recovery);
OR
(d) Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
Office environment with the following conditions:
• High volume of quality work must be accomplished within tight timeframes with minimal supervision
• Requires concentration while working on highly technical information in an open office environment where there are frequent interruptions
• Requires managing multiple and competing priorities
• May require irregular work hours, including night and/or weekend work
• Requires frequent and extended periods of desktop or laptop computer use
• Requires excellent oral and written communications skills
• Requires conflict resolution skills
• Requires constant use of computer input/output devices
• Occasional light lifting of under 50lbs.
• Occasionally travel around the state using a state vehicle.
In addition to offering a culture of care and inclusivity and working among a highly skilled team to dive into meaningful work, we also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Current State of Oregon employees must apply through your employee Workday account.
PERS Salary Information
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification. *NON-PERS ELIGIBLE (Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service.
Accommodations
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, we invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions please contact our HR team at [email protected].
Future Vacancies
This applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur over the next three (3) months.
Work Authorization
The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Veterans
If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.
Application Review Process
In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use both the minimum and desired qualifications above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure all your relevant qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be evaluated on spelling, grammar, punctuation, attention to detail, and presentation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during the application process (cover letter and resume) and applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in immediate disqualification.
HB3187 Statement
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Equal Pay
The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity; Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.
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