User Support Specialist III

SUMMARY

The User Support Specialist III provides information technology services support for the Indian Health Service (IHS) and remote locations. This position works in a team environment to provide first response assistance in resolving desktop and peripheral user support issues.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

• Must be a U.S. born or naturalized citizen due to government or federal requirement

• Must be able to obtain required government security clearance

• Knowledge and understanding of the tools, concepts, practices, and procedures related to an IT help desk user support environment

• Working knowledge utilizing service desk software tools and applications

• Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of ticketing systems with ability to clearly and concisely log tickets

• Ability to read and interpret common information systems documents and translate into layman terminology

• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot computer hardware / software issues

• Excellent critical thinking skills with ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems / issues

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate / interact with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences (i.e., customers, team members, management and federal staff)

• Exceptional customer service skills with ability to respond to requests in a professional, helpful and timely manner

• Ability to use tact in handling difficult individuals and/or situations

• Ability to resolve difficult or challenging problems within the assistance of senior support or the use of outside software analysis support

• Highly organized with ability to multitask

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to learn and apply new knowledge and techniques related to incident response

• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment for the successful achievement of goals

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Serves as the initial point of contact for call center support for agency programs. Provides computer users with problem-solving support via phone and email. Resolves less complex issues immediately, and elevates more complex issues to senior level support or supervisory personnel.

Conducts all interactions in a professional manner.

Troubleshoots user problems with computer software and hardware, electronic mail, directories, standard Windows desktop applications, specific customer applications and with printers. Uses proper troubleshooting techniques, analyzes user-related problems in assigned applications, and applies or recommends solutions.

Helps to control issues by ensuring a timely response process, which includes problem recognition, research,…