[Hiring] IT System Support Specialist I @Williamson County

Role Description

Reporting directly to an assigned IT Manager or Director, responsible for providing Tier II moderately complex support to employees by investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to technology systems. Level I of III System Support Specialists.

• The vacancy related to this posting is in the Remote Support assignment.

Examples of Work Performed

• Provides technical assistance and support on a wide range of computers and peripherals to resolve moderately complex technology issues.
• Performs routine day-to-day hardware and software maintenance and assists users in the proper upkeep of their systems.
• Evaluates existing computer systems and recommends hardware or software upgrades.
• Maintains detailed, documented reports of service requests and projects completed.
• Supports a designated team with development, implementation, testing, and enhancements of technology systems.
• Performs special duties as assigned.
• Provides remote support within extended hours requiring scheduling availability for a staggered shift that may start as early as 5:00 am or end as late as 8:00 pm.

Organization Relationships

• Reports directly to – IT Manager or Director.
• Direct Reports – No.

Physical Demands

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing.
• Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects.

Environmental Factors

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment.
• May occasionally perform work in vehicle bay with exposure to factors such as dust, fumes, odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, and bright lights.
• Regular travel between work sites as required.

Irregular Hours

• Work outside of regular office hours (Monday – Friday) may be required.
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director.
• Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational/technical diploma or certificate and two (2) years of job-related experience; or three (3) years of job-related experience.
• Working knowledge of specific job-related technology.
• Possess and maintain a personally-owned mobile device capable of receiving calls, text messages, and emails.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required within thirty (30) days of employment: Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technology certification in area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge in areas of technology software, hardware, data, methodologies, frameworks, and infrastructure.

Employment Testing

• Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
• Criminal background check: Yes.
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes.
• Drug screening: No.
• Physical exam: No.
• Psychological exam: No.
• Additional: N/A.

Supplemental Information

• A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed.
• Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days.
• The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
• Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
• If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Tobacco Free Workplace Policy

• Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace.
• The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises.
• Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.