Senior Technical Support Specialist

Larimer-County-1; Colorado; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Disability Insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, ~

Resumo da oferta

Larimer County is seeking a Senior Technical Support Specialist to join the IT Device Services team. This full-time, on-site role supports a variety of devices and technologies to ensure county employees have reliable tools.

You will troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and AV systems, manage device lifecycle, and participate in technology implementations with cross-functional teams. A strong customer-service mindset and IT experience are essential.

Qualificações

• Five (5) years of experience in information systems and technology or similar duties.
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required.
• IT-related or ITIL certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide professional, responsive, customer-focused technical support.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and peripheral issues.
• Troubleshoot wireless connectivity, network access, and performance issues.
• Maintain analog/VoIP phones, video conferencing, and AV systems.
• Assist with software installations, upgrades, and licensing compliance.
• Plan technology implementations and cross-functional projects.

Conhecimentos

Customer Service Excellence

Technical Troubleshooting

Broad Technical Knowledge

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

Collaboration & Teamwork

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Organization & Project Coordination

Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Accountability & Initiative

Formação académica

Associate's degree or equivalent in Information Systems / related field

IT-related or ITIL certification preferred

Ferramentas

Remote support tools

Diagnostics software

Audio/Visual systems tech

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with a variety of technologies, and making a meaningful impact? Larimer County is seeking a Senior Technical Support Specialist to join our IT Device Services team.

Our team supports the technology County employees rely on every day to serve our community. From computers and mobile devices to enterprise printing, telecommunications, audio/visual systems, and other workplace technologies, we help ensure employees have reliable tools to perform their work effectively.

In this role, you'll combine advanced technical expertise with project coordination, technology lifecycle management, and operational support. You'll have opportunities to own challenging assignments, contribute to technology initiatives, and help shape solutions that support County operations.

About Our Team

Device Services is a customer-focused team within Larimer County's Information Technology department. We work in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, accountability, initiative, and knowledge sharing.

We encourage new ideas, continuous learning, and professional growth. Our team members bring different strengths and experiences, and we believe that sharing those perspectives helps us deliver better service to our customers.

This is a full-time, in-office position with a regular Monday through Friday schedule. Employees are expected to work on-site during their scheduled hours.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing professional, responsive, and customer-focused technical support to County employees. Communicate clearly, manage expectations, take ownership of issues, and ensure timely follow-through and resolution.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and peripheral issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques, diagnostic tools, and remote support technologies.
• Troubleshooting wireless connectivity, network access, and performance issues. Perform initial diagnostics and collaborate with Infrastructure teams when issues require advanced network configuration or administration.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining analog and VoIP phones, communication equipment, video conferencing technologies, and integrated audio/visual systems.
• Assist with software installations, upgrades, system maintenance, licensing compliance, and administration of supported technology services to ensure reliability, security, and functionality.
• Plan and participate in technology implementations, equipment replacements, system upgrades, and cross-functional projects involving County departments, IT teams, and external vendors.
• Supporting equipment lifecycle management, inventory accuracy, purchasing, hardware and software standards, and technology replacement planning.
• Research and recommend hardware, software, and technical solutions based on customer needs, compatibility, performance requirements, and County technology standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for team members, share knowledge, develop support documentation, and collaborate with IT teams to resolve complex issues and improve service delivery.
• Working on cross-functional teams to implement automated solutions; may be asked to act as a subject matter expert regarding the 'support and training' perspective for a development and software implementation effort.
• Presenting and updating project status and/or solutions to team members, management, and supervisors.

What we're looking for:

• Customer Service Excellence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide professional, responsive, and solution-oriented support while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Strong analytical and diagnostic skills to identify, investigate, and resolve complex hardware, software, connectivity, and technology-related issues.
• Broad Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise IT environments, including Windows operating systems, computers, peripherals, networking fundamentals, wireless connectivity, telecommunications, and audio/visual technologies.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate technical challenges, identify practical solutions, exercise sound judgment, and make informed recommendations.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, other IT teams, County departments, and external vendors to accomplish shared goals.
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Willingness to share knowledge, provide technical guidance, support peers, and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Organization and Project Coordination: Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate technical activities, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to projects while meeting established deadlines.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Initiative to stay current with evolving technologies, learn new systems, and adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Accountability and Initiative: Demonstrates ownership of assigned work, follows through on commitments, proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, and maintains a high standard of service.
• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Five (5) years of experience in information systems and technology, a directly related field, or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• Associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, or Information Systems, required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• IT-related or ITIL certification preferred (such as Help Desk Analyst, MCSA, A+).

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.