Customer Support Analyst

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Free health clinic for you and depend­

Retirement plan

Job summary

Travis County is seeking a Customer Support Analyst for the Information Technology Division in Austin. You will provide first- and second-level desktop support via remote tools and assist with basic network administration to ensure smooth user operations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience, plus a Texas driver’s license. MCP and A+ are preferred; strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field with two years of relevant work experience or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Preferred MCP and A+ Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-level desktop support through remote applications.
• Perform basic network administration and troubleshoot communication problems affecting users.
• Log calls, document issues and resolutions, and escalate when needed.
• Explain technical problems in nontechnical language for end users.
• Assist with knowledge base articles and contribute to team success.
• Support on-site and remote users as part of IT operations.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field

Job description

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Travis County Technology and Operations is seeking a Customer Support Analyst with Information Technology Division. This role performs IT customer support work that is basic to moderately complex in nature. Provides first- and second-level desktop support through remote applications. Performs basic network administration and troubleshooting of communication problems as they affect the user environment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the second in a series of three customer support related job classifications within the Information Technology job family. Conducts basic to moderately complex first- and second-level desktop support on-site as well as through remote applications. Executes basic network administration and troubleshooting of communication problems and assists with the evaluation and usage of new client technologies. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Works the Call Center, logging calls, providing first- and second-level technical assistance to users and other Information Technology technicians. Documents call problems and resolution.
• Provides remote desktop support and assistance, using various remoting applications. Installs, reinstalls, configures or instructs the user over the phone and uses the technician’s desktop.
• Creates, resets and deletes user profiles. Assists users with access or login problems.
• Communicates critical outages to appropriate staff and monitors progress for resolution.
• Creates Knowledge Base articles used by technical teams.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a directly related field AND two (2) years of relevant work experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Preferred

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), A+ Certifications.

Knowledge of

• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Information technology hardware, software and peripherals as related to assigned function.
• Desktop operating systems, user applications and system integration.
• Software and hardware (desktops, notebooks, printers and peripherals) installation, testing and deployment.
• Computer applications to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.

Skill in

• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple nontechnical language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication, including presentations and communicating technical issues in nontechnical language.

Ability to

• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Perform basic to intermediate software and hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate strong customer services skills.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 35-40 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to exposure to variations in extreme heat, cold, mechanical, fume/odor, and dust/mites.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: B-Shift (3pm – 11pm) and there is an on-call requirement. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends.

Location: 700 Lavaca Street Austin, Texas 78701

Department: Information Technology

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: [e-mail].

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.