Helpdesk Service Specialist

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/18/26

Applications Due
06/18/26

Vacancy ID211863

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NY HELPNo

Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Helpdesk Service Specialist

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $64000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive 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 Erie

Street Address 95 Perry Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code
14203

Duties Description
* Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

* This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide end-user support services to staff members and assist in maintaining the day-to-day technology operations s role requires a team player who can identify, troubleshoot and resolve computer and software related issues in a timely and courteous manner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as a strong focus on customer service when interacting with staff, consultants, and vendors across all levels of the organization.

WORK PERFORMED:

* Assist all staff via phone, email, and Helpdesk ticketing solution in a courteous and efficient manner.

* Maintain helpdesk coverage; user follow-ups; and managing daily tickets assigned.

* Maintain advanced knowledge of ESD's standardized software applications to assist in problem resolution and needs assessment.

* Support end-users with remote access on desktops/laptops and mobile devices across platforms.

* Knowledgeable in VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)

* Extensive experience with desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems, and networking connectivity (See Knowledge Required).

* Assist end-users in developing working knowledge of systems running on LAN.

* Prepare SOPs and user instructions as needed.

* Ability to train and conduct new-user orientations on both hardware and software as requested.

* Point person for all mobile and wireless devices including set-up, deployment, and user support.

* User support and setup of Click Share/laptops for Zoom/Webex webinars and conferences.

* Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, moves and changes with Administrative Services as needed.

* Collaborate with LAN technicians/network administrators to ensure efficient operation of the company's desktop computing environment; and liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors when necessary.

* Perform tasks and functions as required by supervisor.

* Perform other tasks and services needed by the end-user community, such as lifting, moving, boxing, and unboxing of equipment.

* Utilize strong analytical and active listening skills to manage a high-volume, multitask-driven workload while effectively collaborating with end users at all levels of the organization.

* Occasional travel to the various ESD offices may be required.

* Assist with IT Disaster Recovery efforts, testing and documentation as needed.

* Perform other IT related duties as directed by IT Management.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required:
Associate degree in an IT related discipline with minimum of 2 years' experience in related field;
Or a HS Diploma with a minimum of 3 years' experience;
Or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. MCSE Desktop Infrastructure & Windows 11 Certification; and CompTIA A+ & Network Certifications are helpful.

Relevant Experience required:
Minimum 3 years customer service experience, including troubleshooting and resolving user-facing hardware and software-related issues in a dynamic business environment.

* Strong verbal and written communication; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;

* Proven experience in an IT user support role, with a demonstrated record of effectively troubleshooting and resolving user-facing hardware and software related issues in a dynamic business environment.

* Knowledge of IT support systems, network infrastructure,…