TFT - Information Technology Support Specialist

Tft - Information Technology Support Specialist

This is a temporary, full-time, contracted position with full benefits. The contract will be for 6 months, with a possible 6-month extension if additional funding is provided.

General Purpose:

This position provides timely, excellent, and courteous hardware, software, and other customer service and support to internal customers, performs complex hardware and software troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance, and performs basic to intermediate project management functions. Receives direct supervision from the IT Manager- Support. Gives direction to Level I and Level II Information Technology Support Technicians.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate expert knowledge and skill in providing timely and excellent customer service and technical support to local and remote customers.
• Be present and visible at the Customer Service Desk and available to customers requiring technical assistance.
• Lead out in demonstrating a positive, friendly presence and helpful attitude.
• Lead out in providing excellent customer service to customers by greeting them cordially and professionally, listening carefully to their needs, providing a workable solution to their request, recording their service request, and following up to assure their satisfaction, while following all customer service guidelines and procedures and other relevant city, departmental, and divisional policies, procedures, governance, and guidelines.
• Install and maintain hardware and software, and perform data backup; restore and transfer functions as required.
• Perform complex information technology customer support functions and troubleshooting procedures related to computer equipment and software, utilizing a systematic troubleshooting methodology.
• Lead out in providing security access, security badges, and camera access to approved employees.
• Act as project coordinator for intermediate to complex technical projects.
• Act as project coordinator for internal ERP software, updates, and major upgrades.
• Train level I and II customer service staff and help them solve more complex customer requests.
• Create pristine documentation and service records and train customer service staff in record keeping and documentation duties, including but not limited to physical inventory, trouble tickets, and work orders, and various user management systems.
• Assist other customer service technicians and other information technology staff in performing technical support functions as requested.
• Demonstrate responsibility and provide information on departmental and city policies and procedures as required and approved.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employees are required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; communicate in person with the public during office hours; and use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• At least three years of general hands-on IT experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Upon hire, Human Resources will request a copy of the official transcripts for onboarding and verification purposes.
• Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Utah driver's license. Applicant must obtain within 180 days.
• Employees will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within three months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and courteously, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of fundamental and complex operations of commonly used software, hardware, and other equipment.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management.
• Knowledge of teamwork methodologies.
• Knowledge of technology changes or problems.
• Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception is needed for: making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing, operating assigned equipment and software, safely working in the machine room and wiring closet, and electronic/electrical workbench environments as required by the position.
• Ability to climb ladders, pull cables, and install hardware.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards.

Ogden City Benefits:

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement