Customer Support Specialist IT

Expedient Technology Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dayton IT Service Desk seeks a Customer Support Specialist to be the first point of contact for City employees, delivering high-quality assistance on technology, data, and telecommunications issues.

You will resolve many issues at first contact, document call histories, and collaborate with Tier 2/3 staff to escalate complex cases, ensuring user satisfaction and timely problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus 1 year of computer operations or 1st tier technical support; OR High School Diploma plus 2 years in computer ops or 1st tier support.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by US Dept of Education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of support via phone, email, and other channels.
• Provide technology troubleshooting and resolve common issues at first contact.
• Escalate unresolved or advanced issues to Tier 2/3 with clear documentation.
• Create and maintain call history using the work order system.
• Support IT systems operations, monitor backups, and run routine jobs.
• Follow up with users to confirm issue resolution and satisfaction.

Skills

Hardware & peripherals

Software environment

Learn new technologies

Customer service & documentation

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Customer Support Specialist is a Tier 1 support position within the City of Dayton's IT Service Desk. As the first point of contact for City employees, incumbents provide high quality customer service as a single point of contact for day-to-day questions and problems regarding technology, data, and telecommunications. Tier 1 Specialist resolve issues at first contact whenever possible, and incumbents will work closely with other IT staff members.

Tier 1 Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first line of support, receiving and triaging incoming requests by phone, email, and other service desk channels
• Provide technology support and troubleshooting, resolving common issues at first contact
• Escalate unresolved or advanced issues to Tier 2/Tier 3 IT staff with clear, complete documentation
• Create and maintain a complete and accurate call history using the work order tracking system
• Support IT systems operations and internal users, performing routine duties including monitoring systems and interfaces, monitoring backup processes, and executing jobs
• Follow up with users to confirm issues are resolved and customers are satisfied

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of computer hardware, including desktop computers, thin clients, printers, peripherals, and computer networking
• Knowledge of the organization's software environment, including Microsoft Office products and other enterprise applications
• Ability to learn new technologies at an advanced level
• Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree AND 1 year of experience in computer operations or 1st tier technical support. OR High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) AND 2 years experience in computer operations or 1st tier technical support. Previous participation in an IT internship may substitute for 1 year of experience. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment.All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer