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Helpdesk Services Specialist

Empire State Development
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2025
Description

Duties Description

  • Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

This position will require in-office presence.

Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact

Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*

Basic Function

Provide end users with all hardware and software technical support in a timely and courteous manner. Must also be able to identify, research, and resolve computer problems. Strong troubleshooting skills a must. Should be able to communicate clearly (written & verbal); work well under pressure and capable of prioritizing assignments.

Work Performed

  • Assisting all staff via phone, email, and Helpdesk ticketing solution in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Maintain helpdesk coverage; user follow-ups; and managing daily tickets assigned.
  • Maintain advance knowledge of ESD's standardized software applications to assist in problem resolution and needs assessment.
  • Support end-users with remote access on desktops/laptops and mobile devices across platforms.
  • Knowledgeable in VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
  • Extensive experience with desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems, and networking connectivity (See Knowledge Required).
  • Assist end-users in developing working knowledge of systems running on LAN.
  • Prepare SOPs and user instructions as needed.
  • Ability to train and conduct new-user orientations on both hardware and software as requested.
  • Point person for all mobile and wireless devices including set-up, deployment, and user support.
  • User support and setup of Click Share/laptops for Zoom/WebEx webinars and conferences.
  • Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, moves and changes with Administrative Services as needed.
  • Collaborate with LAN technicians/network administrators to ensure efficient operation of the company’s desktop computing environment; and liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors when necessary.
  • Perform tasks and functions as required by supervisor.
  • Perform other tasks and services needed by the end-user community, such as lifting, moving, boxing, and unboxing of equipment.
  • Occasional travel to the various ESD offices may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

HS Diploma or equivalent with 5 years’ relevant experience. Associates in Computer Science preferred. MCSE Desktop Infrastructure & Windows 10 Certification; and CompTIA A & Network Certification required or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Minimum 4 years’ customer service experience, including phone support in a fast-paced environment. Strong verbal and written communication; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work.

independently remotely; a team player; professional telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills are necessary; and strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Helpdesk Solution; O365; MS Windows 10 ; Mac iOS; MS Office 2016 ; Adobe Cloud Suite; Kofax PDF Software; iOS Mobile device Applications & firmware; Web-based video conferencing tools; VDI knowledge a plus. Also, all other ESD supported applications.

Additional Comments

Salary range as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

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