IT Specialist II

• Pay or shift range: $99,000 USD to $103,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Abou t Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPSis certified by theU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a) contractor . In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

PRI recognized BSPS for having met the stringent requirements of international standards, ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders and a dedication to continual improvement of their management systems. Through this certification, BSPS has joined an elite number of organizations worldwide who have achieved certification to this globally recognized ISO 9001 quality standard.

About this position: IT Specialist II Location – Washington, DC

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: 99K - 103K

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

• Systems Support Specialist:
  Serve as a systems support specialist in the East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) bureau, providing IT support with a high degree of organization, resourcefulness, tact, and customer service/interpersonal skills.
• General IT and Administrative Support:
  Provide general IT and administrative support for a team of six Systems staff supporting EAP’s 270 domestic users.
• Help Desk Support:
  Offer help desk support for out-of-scope, non-consolidated IT services.
• Mobile Device Support:
  Provide support, troubleshooting, and inventory control for mobile devices (phones, tablets, laptops).
• Desk Side User Support:
  Offer ad hoc user support for Windows workstations, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Hardware Installation and Maintenance:
  Install/move computer hardware, monitors, printers, multi-function devices, adjustable VARIDESK desk converters/risers, and tidy the wiring.
• User Training:
  Provide basic user training in Microsoft Windows, Office 365, DOS applications, systems, etc. Reload and configure software on laptops.
• Digital Video Conferencing and Secure Phone Technologies:
  Assist with digital video conferencing (DVC) and secure phone technologies.
• Liaison with DT Bureau Staff:
  Liaise with the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) staff for consolidated IT services.
• Coordination of DT Services:
  Coordinate DT services to EAP domestic offices and DT personnel at 47 overseas posts.
• Technology Trends:
  Stay current on technology trends to support EAP’s mission.
• Technology Advancement Suggestions:
  Suggest areas for technology advancement and recommend equipment purchases/upgrades.
• Backup SharePoint Administrator:
  Serve as a backup SharePoint Administrator.
• Event Setup and Cleanup:
  Assist with prepping conference rooms before and after official events during the workday. Assist with setting up and cleaning up official…