IT Support Specialist

The City of Pasadena is looking for enthusiastic, experienced, and service-minded support technician(s) to join the Department of Information Technology's customer focused Service Center team.

The current Information Technology Support Specialist vacancy will perform the full range of first and second-tier problem analysis and resolution of Service Center problem calls and work station support duties; assists and trains customers; installs, configures, tests and maintains customer computer hardware, software, wireless devices and telephone equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will bring experience with some or all the following technologies:
Microsoft
System Center Configuration Manager, Office
365, EndPoint Manager, Active Directory User and Computer Management, Azure Active Directory;
Microsoft Intune device provisioning,
Service Now
Incident Management, Request Management, Knowledge Management. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience using and managing video conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Web Ex, Go To Meeting , etc.

The successful candidate will have excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills. He/she will take initiative and responsibility in exceeding customer expectations and in managing their time with competing priorities. The successful candidate will gain exposure to other disciplines such as Network Infrastructure, Enterprise Computing, GIS, Information Security and Application Development which may lead to opportunities for advancement.

The selected candidate may be assigned to field work which will require driving to various locations throughout the City limits. Therefore, a valid California Class C driver's license and ability to comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment is required.

Additionally, this position may be assigned to support and maintain Police Department computing equipment, as such aPolice Background Investigation will be required as a condition of employment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following list presents some of the major responsibilities from this position; see the Class Description for more detailed information:
Information Technology Support Specialist

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot failures with computer equipment, communications systems, operating systems, hardware, software, printers, and mobile devices.
• Serve on the Tier 1 (Service Desk) or Tier 2 (Field Service) team in the Service Center.
• Perform repair and maintenance of hardware and software systems, including on-site and remote customer support.

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Customer Focus –Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Teamwork –Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Actions & Results Focus –Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Attention to Detail –Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Writing –Communicating effectively in writing.
• Professional Impact –Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.
• Leveraging Technology – Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Graduation from an accredited two-year college or technical school with coursework in computer technology and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in end-user support; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The tentative selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, a written examination, and a department-level interview.

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