Help Desk Analyst I

Greenbelt, Maryland

3 days ago

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

This position provides Tier I technical support for the phone system, email, and all other hardware and software used by City employees. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the IT Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assist in performing system backups and recovery on a daily basis.
Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and email in a courteous manner.
Answer, log, and track all phone and email problems reported to the Help Desk using Track-It software. Accurately collect and document all pertinent end user identification information-including names, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issues to effectively solve the problem. Follow up on status of problems that remain open.
Provide Tier I phone and email support and resolve as many inquiries and problems as possible during first contact with user. Escalate any issues to appropriate resources (Tier II or Tier III support) if necessary
Provide basic telephone and email support of hardware, operating systems, Microsoft Office, and other software.
Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
Responsible for installing, servicing and moving computers, printer, servers, networking devices, storage devices and related equipment
Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution if necessary.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assume ownership of problems until call can be closed and inform users when problems are resolved. Acquire and maintain knowledge of relevant hardware and software.
Perform preventative and routine maintenance.
Assist in the deployment of IT equipment. Assist in coordinating equipment delivery and change-out, software licensing compliance and inventory/asset control.
Partner with level II & III technical support to research, test, and provide recommendations for department performance improvements.
Develop help sheets and FAQ’s for end users.
Prepare routine user or support staff instructions and procedures.
Assist in creating and maintaining Active Directory, voicemail, and email user accounts and group distribution lists. Analyze and make recommendations regarding user support needs or improving customer satisfaction.
Assist with server-based activities associated with patch management, backup and recovery Performs other related duties as assigned.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Desktop computers, printers, switches, routers, servers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or a related field; and, Minimal of progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License
Microsoft Office Specialist desirable
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Various systems, hardware, software, and peripherals
Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations.

Skill in:

Providing excellent customer service
Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, city officials, other government agencies, and the general public.
Ability to work independently, multitask and coordinate and organize multiple projects.

This classification involves seldom physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity. Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust. The incumbents working conditions are typically quiet.

NOTE: This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Greenbelt, Maryland
Website	https://www.greenbeltmd.gov

Skills

Analysis Skillsunmatched
Apple iPhoneunmatched
Computer Maintenanceunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Computer Servicesunmatched
Customer Escalationsunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Recoveryunmatched
Desktop PCunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Email Technologyunmatched
Employee Relationsunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)unmatched
Governmentunmatched
Hardware Administrationunmatched
Hardware Installationunmatched
Help Deskunmatched
Information Technology Softwareunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Knowledge Baseunmatched
Licensing Complianceunmatched
MCDST - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technicianunmatched
Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
Manual Dexterityunmatched
Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certificationunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operating Systemsunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Peripheral Hardwareunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Printersunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Installationunmatched
Software Licensesunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
Software Upgradesunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Technical Researchunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Telephone Technologyunmatched
Voice Mailunmatched

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