End User Support Specialist

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time End User Support Specialist in the Information Technology Department.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

We are a full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Support Specialists a competitive salary of $28.21 - $32.44 per hour, depending on your qualifications. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including:
City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits;  a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; flexible schedules and work from home opportunities, a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code, and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.  You can even bring your dog and/or cat to work if they have a solid understanding of office decorum.

Benefits At A Glance:

* City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;

* City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;

* Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;

* 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;

* A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;  

* Paid sick leave;

* A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City to set you up for a fulfilling retirement;

* You won't contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;

* Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;

* On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and

* Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP;

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About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, parks, museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family.

Sugar Land's aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, and numerous high-profile regional and international corporations have chosen Sugar Land as their corporate home. Sugar Land is also home to an award-winning regional airport and multiple civic organizations for those interested in the community and government.

We are proud to have been named one of the Top 50 places to live in the United States by The Press of Atlantic City and the Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine. We hire people based on their potential, not just their experience. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do.

We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

What success will look like for YOU!

The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service by delivering a positive, customer-focused experience. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users, build and maintain collaborative working relationships across City departments, and manage support requests through resolution while keeping customers informed with timely updates and clear communication throughout the process.

The End User Support Specialist serves as the face of Information Technology for City employees, delivering exceptional technical support…