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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/13/18

Applications Due04/13/18

Vacancy ID49520

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleHelp Desk Services Specialist

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $56500 to $56500 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 633 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required: Associates College degree preferred; Microsoft certification or A+ certification desirable.
Relevant experience required: Minimum two years customer service experience, including phone support in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge required: Microsoft Windows 7/10 & Microsoft Office 2010/2016 Suite Products, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure knowledge helpful. Effective problem analysis, problem-solving, customer service, attention to detail, team interaction, and good organizational skills are required, as is the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and ability to prioritize is important.

Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide all computer-related support services for all users in a timely and courteous manner. Coordinate problem resolution with IT staff. This position requires a team player with strong troubleshooting skills and can work under pressure.

WORK PERFORMED:
•Help Desk telephone coverage; communication with end-user community via phone, email and in person to assist with technical issues.
•Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and support of computer and VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) hardware and software; including new printer set up and ghosting of computers and laptops.
•Assists end-users in developing working knowledge of systems running on the LAN, including new-user network, hardware and software orientations.
•Maintains advanced knowledge of ESD’s standardized software applications to assist in problem resolution.
•Communicate daily work orders to managers; maintain proper tracking of work orders and incident resolution for reference and management reporting.
•Support end-users with remote access on desktops/laptops and mobile devices across platforms.
•Knowledge and support of blackberries, iPhones, Androids, and iPads in order to configure and troubleshoot.
•Collaborate and assist with IT staff with projects and deployments.
•Communicate with outside technical and service support for problem resolution.
•Assists with video teleconferencing, webcasts and telecommunication needs, as well as equipment setup for meetings and events.
•Write SOPs and user instructions as needed.
•Coordinates office set-ups with Administrative Services staff, as well as assist new users with equipment set up and ad hoc computer equipment moves as needed.
•Performs other tasks and functions as required by supervisor and IT management to service the needs of the end-user community; such as lifting, moving, boxing and unboxing of equipment.
•Occasional travel to the various ESD offices may be required.

Additional Comments salary up to specified amount

ENHANCE COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Ruth Parris

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 633 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

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