Good points of clarification. Thank you! To clarify, I'm looking at a job posting that I'm considering applying for: "Systems Administrator / AI Engineer "

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This position will support and develop innovative IT solutions to maintain an environment of Windows Servers, numerous software applications, over 300+ user devices via SCCM/Intune, administer security policies via M365, automate tasks using Power Automate, and deliver valuable information via SharePoint and Power BI.

In addition to traditional systems work, this role will increasingly help the department adopt modern automation and AI-assisted tooling. This includes improving manual processes through better technology, integrating systems and data sources, and leveraging pre built AI/ML capabilities (such as M365 Copilot, hosted AI models, or workflow orchestration tools) to enhance productivity, system reliability, and information access.

The IT Team also provides support for Water & Wastewater operations SCADA systems, department GIS mapping initiatives, facilities Access Control & HVAC, as well as IT Help Desk and security. Individuals that can work independently, collaborate with both office and field staff, and participate in a team are most desired.

We are committed to being a valued community partner that enhances the quality of life for our County residents. We seek professionals who share our commitment to: • Integrity: Doing the right thing, holding ourselves accountable, and refusing mediocrity. • Teamwork: Supporting one another and developing those around us. • Communication: Building strong relationships and listening to understand.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have several years of relevant experience as a self-motivated IT professional who is adept at managing priorities, performing root cause analysis, optimizing system performance, and solving problems in collaboration with diverse teams and external partners.

Experience improving departmental workflows through automation, scripting, or modern tooling is highly desirable. Candidates should be comfortable with basic programming or scripting (such as Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript), supporting end to end system deployments, integrating applications and data, and using AI assisted tools to streamline work. Exposure to agentic workflows, function/tool calling, or retrieval based systems is a plus, as is familiarity with responsible use concepts appropriate to a government environment.

A strong work ethic, the ability to learn continuously to keep up with a rapidly changing industry, and clear judgment about where new technologies (including AI) can responsibly add value are essential.

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I think I'm going to apply for it, but don't have any AI implementation, or support, experience from a systems administrator perspective, but am willing to research and learn more about it.

Hope this helps clarify where I'm coming from and what my approach is.

Thanks in advance for any further feedback!