StateJobsNY
Information Technology Specialist 2 - Hourly
StateJobsNY, Plattsburgh, New York, United States, 12903
Information Technology Specialist 2
ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the general direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3, SG-23, within the Public Safety Dedicated Support, Workplace Services Team, the Information Technology Specialist 2, SG-18, will function primarily as Public Safety Workplace support. They will perform general desktop support as staff for Public Safety Dedicated Support. This position may be assigned to a variety of locations in support of ITS's client agencies and may require lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, intermittent travel, and some overtime. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Learn and support the technologies used by the Executives. Be available Monday through Friday for Executive support. Review and respond to IT Service Management (ITSM) system incident and request tickets within designated assignment group. Receive and professionally and courteously address desktop support calls transferred by the Service Desk. Monitor ITSM work queues to ensure timely and effective resolution/fulfillment of client requests. Collaborate with counterparts within other regional areas as workload dictates. Install, load, and configure software and applications. Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to clients. Obtain base knowledge in the core products used by supported clients. Document diagnostic steps taken to troubleshoot/resolve client issues. Work with other ITS groups to resolve computer-related issues. Install, configure, and troubleshoot Multi-Function and Network printers. Work with vendor support to resolve technical problems with agency IT equipment. Train and orient users on hardware and software where appropriate. Travel required: 25% Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science. OR A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; OR 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology. OR Two years of professional experience in information technology. Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF. Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) And many more. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the general direction of an Information Technology Specialist 3, SG-23, within the Public Safety Dedicated Support, Workplace Services Team, the Information Technology Specialist 2, SG-18, will function primarily as Public Safety Workplace support. They will perform general desktop support as staff for Public Safety Dedicated Support. This position may be assigned to a variety of locations in support of ITS's client agencies and may require lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, intermittent travel, and some overtime. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Learn and support the technologies used by the Executives. Be available Monday through Friday for Executive support. Review and respond to IT Service Management (ITSM) system incident and request tickets within designated assignment group. Receive and professionally and courteously address desktop support calls transferred by the Service Desk. Monitor ITSM work queues to ensure timely and effective resolution/fulfillment of client requests. Collaborate with counterparts within other regional areas as workload dictates. Install, load, and configure software and applications. Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance to clients. Obtain base knowledge in the core products used by supported clients. Document diagnostic steps taken to troubleshoot/resolve client issues. Work with other ITS groups to resolve computer-related issues. Install, configure, and troubleshoot Multi-Function and Network printers. Work with vendor support to resolve technical problems with agency IT equipment. Train and orient users on hardware and software where appropriate. Travel required: 25% Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science. OR A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology; OR 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science and one year of professional experience in information technology. OR Two years of professional experience in information technology. Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF. Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) And many more. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.