Information Technology Associate Jobs in Mankato, MN

Salary: $31.34 - $35.14 Hourly
Location : New Ulm, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00306
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 4:30 PM Central
Position Summary
Manages and coordinates the County's information systems through technical expertise, strategic planning, and leadership. This includes, but is not limited to, providing professional technical assistance to other departments, including coordination of purchases, installation and maintenance of software and hardware, network administration, server administration, managing contractors and vendors, trouble shooting and repair of system problems, cyber security, planning and training. This is not a remote position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall administration and management of vendor driven applications, servers, databases, document management systems, workflow and records systems.

• Monitors current software systems and provides modifications.
• Determines the cost-effectiveness of recommendations.
• Provides desktop support.
• Guides systems development and implementation.
• Ensures optimum control and security of data.
• Utilizes available resources efficiently.
• Tests all segments of a system to ensure that requirements are met.
• Assists in completing documentation of all systems.
• Installs equipment and troubleshoots equipment.
• Maintains hardware/software using vendor and proven techniques.
• Assists in programs to educate management and users on software.
• Develops, implements, enforces and adheres to procedural standards.
• Reviews, recommends and installs county-wide backup systems.
• Applies current technology to solution of problems.
• Develops testing and conversion plans.
• Designs forms and reports.
• Defines systems security control procedures.
• Sets up and maintains existing and new networks, servers, routers and switches.
• Maintains VPN remote environment.
• Serves as paid-on-call on weekends.
• Attend meetings and training, as needed.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
OR
Associate's degree in computer networking/operations and three years of experience in computer operations, networking, and system design.
AND
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively use verbal, graphic and written skills.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in information technology and project management.
• Must have technical, conceptual, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal forms.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritize work requirements and demands.
• Ability to assess problems and make technology recommendations.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate documents and records.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to follow data practices requirements regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work with Linux and MS Server OS.
• Ability to administer operating rules and procedures under management guidance.
• Considerable knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange and virtual servers.
• Ability to provide analytical and troubleshooting skills in a large-scale environment.
• Considerable skill in networking, firewalls, VPN, and VOIP.
• Ability to follow data practices requirements regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to setup, configure, and maintain virtual servers.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
• Ability to use considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate and interpret data from several sources.
• Effective communication with department and other departments, outside agencies and vendors on specialized matters requiring detailed or technical responses/ explanations.

Position is Grade 9 with an entry hourly wage range of $31.34 - $35.14, DOQ.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Brown County provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation.
The following outline of County-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
Vacation
Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and/or the employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit for full time employees:
Years of Service Biweekly Accrual Rate (based on 80-hour pay period)
Years Completed Total Hours Per Year
Up to 4 years 101.66 hours
4 years but less than 8 years 130 hours
8 years but less than 12 years 157.30 hours
12 years but less than 16 years 185.38 hours
16 or more years 201.50 hours
Sick Leave
Full time employees may earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Paid Holidays
Most employee groups observe the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day (Observed)
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Health Insurance
Full-Time employees and employees working 30 or more hours per week may choose between single or family coverage. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
The County has designated a base plan which is a high deductible plan with an HSA option. The County contributes monthly towards the cost of the health plan premiums with a semi-annual county contribution into employee's HSA for the single or the family coverage plan. For regular part time employees working 30+ hours/week year around, the County will pay 75% of the county share of single coverage (base plan) which may be applied towards family coverage and also contribute 75% of the employer HSA contribution.
Life Insurance
Full-Time Employees are provided with the following term life insurance benefit at no cost to them. Regular part-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for this benefit with County paying 75% of premium. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
$20,000 term life/$20,000 AD&D
Retirement
The County and the employee contribute to PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
• Employees must participate as directed by Minnesota statutes.
• Contribution rates vary depending on position.
• Employee may obtain refund of employee contribution upon termination of service.
Variable Benefits Available
The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice:
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
• Deferred Compensation (457b)
• Roth IRA
• Supplemental Life
• AFLAC Plans
Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at
(507) 233-6605.
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete all of the following supplemental questions. I understand that I will only receive credit to responses that are supported in the information I provide in my employment application and that a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Please check the "yes" button if you have read and understand this.

• Yes
• No

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Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference? Veterans Preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of disabled/deceased veterans. Points are awarded subject to provisions of M.S. 197.455. You must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference. Please attach your documentation to this application.

• Veteran: As defined in Minn. Stat. 197.447.
• Disabled Veteran: Please provide documentation of a USDVA verified disability.
• Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating.
• Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury.
• Not a Veteran or do not wish to claim a veteran's preference.

03
What best describes your level of education/experience?

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Associate's Degree in Networking with 3 years of experience in computer operations, networking, and systems design.
• None of the above.

04
If you selected "None of the Above" in the previous question, please indicate your experience/education.
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What best describes your experience evaluating and recommending new systems?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6+ years

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What best describes your experience working with CJDN data and policies?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-6 years
• 6+ years

07
What best describes your experience overseeing company wide maintenance and replacement of hardware and software?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-6 years
• 6+ years

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What best describes your experience supporting, implementing and managing server infrastructure environments?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-6 years
• 6+ years

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What best describes your experience with cybersecurity?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-6 years
• 6+ years

10
Please list the hypervisors you have worked with.
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What best describes your experience working with virtual server environments?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
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• 3-6 years
• 6+ years

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What best describes your experience with network administration?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
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What best describes your experience with telecommunication systems (i.e. VoIP)?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-6 years
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What best describes your experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Services (Exchange On-line and 365)?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 6+ years

Required Question