End-User Services Technician

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services is seeking an Endpoint Technician I to join the End User Services team within the Office of Technology. You will provide Tier II support, handle hardware and software issues, and help keep SC environmental programs productive and secure.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, system installation and maintenance, and collaboration with customers and management to ensure reliable technology across our environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and experience in office automation systems, data communications, system design, installation, operation, repair, or related IT environments.
• A degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve moderately complex hardware and software issues reported by customers.
• Deliver proactive and timely solutions to tickets based on severity.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain a variety of customer hardware and software systems to provide secure and reliable technology.
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting network-related issues to maintain connectivity.
• Act as an escalation point for Tier I Service Desk tickets and resolve issues promptly.
• Research and analyze trends in customer support needs to improve processes.
• Apply and enforce rigorous information security standards across all platforms and processes.
• Advise on hardware and software purchases and pursue ongoing training to stay current with emerging technologies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Related degree substitution allowed

Tools

Office automation systems

Desktop hardware basics

Job description

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team.

Science | Service | Sustainability

Join Our Team as an Endpoint Technician I! As part of the End User Services team within our Office of Technology, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the technology that powers our environmental programs. In this role, you’ll work independently with limited supervision while providing Tier II technical support to end users and customers, delivering solutions for computer problems and operating systems to ensure productivity. From installation and maintenance to upgrades, troubleshooting, and securing systems, your work will keep our teams connected and equipped to protect South Carolina’s natural resources.

What You’ll Do:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve moderately complex hardware and software issues reported by customers.
• Deliver proactive and timely solutions to tickets based on severity.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain a variety of customer hardware and software systems to provide secure and reliable technology.
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting network-related issues to maintain connectivity.
• Act as an escalation point for Tier I Service Desk tickets and resolve issues promptly.
• Research and analyze trends in customer support needs to improve processes.
• Apply and enforce rigorous information security standards across all platforms and processes.
• Advise on hardware and software purchases and pursue ongoing training to stay current with emerging technologies.

Why Join SCDES?

At SCDES, IT isn't just about technology - it's about enabling science and service for a sustainable future.

Your expertise will directly support our mission to protect South Carolina's natural resources, strengthen environmental programs, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma and experience in office automation systems, data communications, system design, installation, operation, repair, or related IT environments.
• A degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Moderate knowledge and proficiency in a wide variety of applications, operating systems, protocols, and requirements used in customer organizations.
• Understanding of IT techniques for supporting computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and peripherals in an enterprise environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with customers, peers, and management, both verbally and in writing.
• May be required to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel within the region may be required using a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comp TIA A+, Network+, Security+, and other certifications (recommended but not required).

Benefits Package

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

Insurance Coverage

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
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Leave Benefits

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave

Retirement Options

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
  • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees. Please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Remote Work

• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 1 day per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions and supervisor approval.

SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.