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Position Type:
Civil Service/Full-Time/Non-Bargaining Unit
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
Urbana City Building
Date Available:
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Computer Systems Technician
Annual Salary Range: $59,157.13 - $94,651.41annually
Starting Salary Range: $59,157.13 - $76,904.27 annually
Job Type: Full-time, Non-Union/Non-Exempt, Civil Service
Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the IT Manager, the Computer/Systems Technician provides technical
tier one and tier two helpdesk support both over the phone and in person for users of all City
information technology supported systems, applications and services. This position assists and performs assigned tasks to support, maintain, and administer City information technology hardware and software
systems. This position assists the other members of the IT team in maintaining and administering City network hardware and software systems when needed. The incumbent may be assigned to perform these duties for other entities that have contracted with the City for IT support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively supports and upholds the City's mission and values.
• Contributes to supporting organizational goals and priorities.
• Performs technical tasks, such as running cable, primary diagnostics on hardware and software, installing and configuring network hardware and software; installing computers; and configuring hardware and software.
• Provides setup and configuration of computing peripherals such as printers, monitors, scanners, mice, special keyboards and other equipment as necessary.
• Troubleshoots hardware, software, network and peripheral issues and provides hardware replacement, cleaning or repair as needed.
• Performs hands-on fixes at the desktop level including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups and configuration of systems and applications.
• Performs employee training in the operation of personal computer hardware and software through individual instruction.
• Answers immediate questions in the operation of personal computers and the network.
• May assist the Network Administrator in administering the City's network hardware and software, including operating system, file storage user access, problem resolution (back-up) and security as assigned.
• Maintains inventory of the City's personal computer hardware and software.
• Communicates with vendors for technical support, RMA and program updates as needed to resolve hardware and software issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required / Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an associate's degree in Network Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional, full-time, directly related work experience covering the following areas: operating and maintaining computers, software application support, networking skills such as the connecting and configuring networked computers and peripherals, and work in an enterprise IT environment.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to users. This includes providing customer needs assessment (e.g., interviewing system users to accurately assess their needs), meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Experience with complex problem-solving situations, such as identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Experience with testing, installing and connecting various computers in a network environment; troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware problems; and providing minor computer repairs.
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois driver's license or be able to obtain one within 15 days of employment.
• Must be available for system emergencies and maintenance that may arise before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m. and on weekends.

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description
To Apply:
Applicants must submit a current resume and an online application. Click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however initial application review will occur after Friday, July 31, 2026. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration.
Selection Process:
The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: jobs@urbanail.gov or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
What happens after I submit my application?
You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.
The Organization
The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor DeShawn Williams and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us.
About the Urbana Community
Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we're just getting started!
Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We're connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we've been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor DeShawn Williams, Urbana's progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
Compensation and Benefits
The City of Urbana offers competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. The full salary range for this position is $59,157.13 - $94,651.41 per year; the starting annual range is $59,157.13 - $76,904.27The City of Urbana provides its employees with a robust benefits package that includes the following options:

• Health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, including a no-cost premium option for employees
• Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
• Vision, Voluntary Life, Short/Long-term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance options
• Flexible Spending Plan option
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation and unlimited sick leave accruals

For more information about City benefits for this position, please visit Non-Exempt Benefits Summary.
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.
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