User Support Specialist

Elections; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State Board of Elections seeks an on-site/remote User Support Specialist to manage computer equipment for staff and provide frontline IT support. The role includes building images, deploying endpoint devices, and repairing hardware while following NC state standards.

You will monitor desktop and mobile devices, administer SharePoint/Teams, and assist security with updates and upgrades, ensuring proper documentation and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as described.
• Experience in information technology with desktop support and IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and virtual desktop support via helpdesk ticket system.
• Handle onboarding/offboarding for state staff, including accounts, email and devices.
• Build computer images and deploy endpoint devices across their lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and repair non-warranty hardware as needed.
• Assist security staff with system refreshes, updates, upgrades.
• Monitor and harden computer systems per standards and policies.
• Manage SharePoint and Teams administration.
• Provide after-hours/on-call support during elections and releases.
• Monitor computing systems and mobile device security compliance.
• Maintain accurate IT asset inventory.

Skills

Desktop & web apps

Windows 10/11

Adobe Creative Cloud

M365

LGPO / policy enforcement

Hardware diagnostics

Consulting with state/county clients

Log analytics & monitoring

Batch & PowerShell

Diagnostics & SOP compliance

Lift up to 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT-related field with 2+ years' experience

Tools

SharePoint

Teams administration

Cisco softphones

Job description

Agency State Board of Elections Division State Board of Elections Job Classification Title User Support Specialist (NS) Position Number 65043888 Grade DT07

The N.C. State Board of Elections is the statewide agency that supervises elections administration, enforces campaign finance requirements, and conducts associated investigations. The State Board ensures uniform implementation of state and federal election laws and appoints local officials serving on county boards of elections. The board is composed of 5 individuals appointed by the State Auditor from list of nominees submitted by the chairs of the two political parties having the highest number of registered affiliates. Agency staff are civil servants subject to the State Personnel Act.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Information Technology operates as a Division of the State Board of Elections (SBE). The mission of Information Technology (IT) is to support and strengthen the Election’s business divisions by providing central services and infrastructure for state-wide access to information resources and technologies for all election officials. The purpose of IT is to research, advise, procure, implement and support State Board of Election business functions through the use of technology.

Primary Purpose of the Position The purpose of this position is to provide on-site/remote user support and manage the computer equipment for State and County Board of Elections staff.

The User Support Analyst is responsible for:

• Technical assistance to employees using agency assigned computers, software, mobile devices, printers, and related technology.
• This position diagnoses and resolves technical issues, prepares equipment for users, maintains accurate inventory records, and escalates complex problems when necessary.
• . This position will be the primary contact for on-site user support.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Working knowledge of computer systems, desktop and web-based applications.
• Knowledge and proficiency in desktop operating systems and software applications including but not limited to Adobe Creative Cloud, M365 and Windows 10 and 11.
• Strong foundational skills in managing Windows environments, including but not limited to tasks like LGPO application, configuration management and policy enforcement.
• Demonstrated ability to pick up unfamiliar concepts and adapt to new technologies with minimal guidance.
• Ability to identify potential internal and external hardware failures of laptops, desktops, mobile and multi-function devices, implement and deploy new hardware, resolve hardware failures, and document failure recoveries
• Ability to consult with state and county level clients on routine and non-routine technical problems, to follow written and oral directions to implement solutions, perform root cause analysis and make decisions based on available options and on both real and perceived consequences.
• Ability to set and monitor logging and event-driven data such as log analytics and health reports to diagnose and/or maintain computer and virtual machine operations
• Ability and proficiency to operate, monitor and program (using Batch, PowerShell, etc.) functions of a variety of computer and peripheral equipment including desktop clients, mobile devices, operating systems, printers, and virtual machines.
• Ability to perform diagnostics on assigned software and hardware according to IT industry and NC State standard operating procedures and security protocols.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; heavier devices require mechanical assistance or a team lift.

***Recruitment Range $ 65,607 - $67,575***

Desktop and User Support Provide physical and virtual desktop support via helpdesk ticket system. Assist and/or handle issues as appropriate and track all report findings and remediation activities Provide onboarding and offboarding services for state staff to include account creation, email, mobile devices and Cisco softphones. Build computer images, deploy and support endpoint devices throughout their lifecycle. Be able to troubleshoot and repair non-warranty hardware failures as needed Aid agency security and IT staff with system and application refreshes, updates and upgrades Follow NC state and agency departmental operational standards and policies. Monitor, control, harden computer systems in accordance with established routines and local, state and federal guidelines Manage SharePoint and Teams administration Provide rotational after-hour and/or on-call user support during elections, software releases and critical IT situations Computing Systems Monitoring and Securement Monitor desktop clients and peripherals for compliance with NC state standards. Conduct mobile device management and security Ensures all documentation is properly collected, stored, and secured, using to ensure continuity of business Interpret and if necessary, expand anomalous data, logs, [system] events, messaging or unsolved issues to higher level operations personnel requiring actions and/or remediations Manage the agencies mobile internet devices and Connectivity Response Kits (CRKs) Maintain an accurate inventory of all IT assets.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the information technology field related to the position’s role; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in the information technology field related to the position’s role; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in the information technology field related to the position’s role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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