Computer Services Specialist I

Job Description

Questar III BOCES announces a full-time vacancy for a Computer Services Specialist I to support Questar III and component school districts. This position provides technical support in coordinating the purchase, installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer-related hardware, software, and associated peripherals (e.g., phone systems, printers, copiers, scanners, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Provides end-user training to employees on workstation-related applications (e.g., MS Office), employer-provided technologies (e.g., email, calendaring & scheduling, VPN Remote access, wireless, etc.) and related employer usage guidelines, policies & or procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or a related field; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 4 years of experience in computer operations and related peripherals; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
• Preferred applicants will have experience providing large-scale deployments of new software/hardware, and experience managing and troubleshooting both Microsoft and Apple platforms
• Experience with school information systems, database software and processes, and data migrations. Also, K-12 school technology and work experience is a plus
• Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements will apply (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster or Dutchess County).

Questar III offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS Employees Retirement System (ERS)

For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org