Email Opening
Title

Senior Desktop Support Specialist (Senior IT Support Specialist) $55k - $65k DOE, w/sign-on bonus 

Category Information Technology & Services  
Description

NeighborWorks America: Working Together For Strong Communities

Purpose of Division

The IT Support Specialist is the first responder for virtually all questions involving staff technology tools at NeighborWorks® America. This position applies procedures and policies while responding to the needs of the corporate community, looking to improve service delivery. The IT Support Specialist must maintain reasonable discipline, decorum and professional appearance in the work place and must keep up with current trends in technology.

CLOSE DATE: Posting closes at 12:01am EST on the date listed below (the night before @ 11:59pm EST).

Essential Responsibilities:

  • First-line staff support and customer service. Be present and available to staff and contractors requiring technical assistance, training, follow-up and support.
  • Installs and/or removes hardware and/or software, following agreed policies and procedures. Tests hardware and software components affected, resolving malfunctions found and recording results.
  • Direct calls to appropriate IT&S tier 2 staff as necessary. Work closely with other staff to resolve complicated issues in a timely and effective manner while sharing solutions and assisting other support team members in developing skills through cooperative work relationships.
  • Learn and enforce all IT&S policies and standard operating procedures of the department while always looking to streamline and improve the department operations.
  • Accurately log all Service Desk requests using Remedy Force ITSM tool. Maintain accurate entries with issue details and contact information and fully document resolutions.
  • Build and maintain computers and other IT equipment for the corporation. Plan, test, document and support desktops, laptops, and other IT equipment and software.
  • Maintain inventory of equipment, supplies and software.
  • Manage the circulation of loaner, AV equipment and other materials as appropriate.
  • Work with staff and outside vendors to support seminars, presentations, and training classes.
  • Provide weekly and monthly reports of activities.

Nature of Work Contacts:

  • Work closely with IT Operations staff on an on-going basis

  • Work with selected vendors to receive and inventory purchases of goods and services

  • Work with contract staff and representatives from other companies as required

  • Work closely with all NeighborWorks® America staff to provide prompt and effective support

 
Position Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field preferred, or any combination of training, education and experience which provides similar knowledge, abilities and skills.

(b) Experience: 4+ years of experience with computer setup, imaging and troubleshooting.

(c) Licenses, Certifications: ITIL, MCP, A+ or comparable certification is preferred.

(d) Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent customer support and communications skills required.
  • Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills a must.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7 & 10 and MS Office 2013 and above (O365 preferred).
  • Working knowledge of antivirus, antispam and antispyware systems.
  • Experience with Symantec Ghost or other imaging software.
  • Experience with SharePoint and mobile Device Management preferred.
  • Maintain regular and timely attendance.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Ability to travel as required.

Working Conditions:

  • Fast paced working environment, extensive computer usage.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Travel up to 10 percent.
 
Duration Continuous  
Salary Range TBD  
Division Information Technology & Services  
Department Information Technology & Services  
Travel Up to ten percent, as needed.  
Working Conditions Fast paced working environment, extensive computer usage, able to lift 40 pounds.  
Close Date 7/23/2019  
Location CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: District of Columbia Office  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://NeighborWorksAmerica.appone.com



WE ALSO RECOMMEND

Other Jobs Within Same Category
-- None found --



Other Jobs Within 60 Miles
-- None found --


 


AppOne.comTM   copyrightŠ1999-2021 HR Services, Inc.
Click here for technical assistance.