Job Description

16+ years of experience. Responds to and diagnoses problems through discussion with users.

Position Summary

The Help Desk Technician provides first line technical support to District government employees, ensuring timely resolution of IT issues and exceptional customer service. This role supports District s mission by maintaining reliable access to technology services, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, and escalating complex issues to the appropriate teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals.
• Troubleshoot issues related to Windows OS, Microsoft 365, VPN, network connectivity, and standard enterprise applications.
• Assist with password resets, account unlocks, and identity management through Active Directory and other authentication tools.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware failures, software errors, and configuration issues.

Customer Service & Communication

• Serve as the first point of contact for IT support requests via phone, email, ticketing system, or walk ins.
• Deliver clear, courteous, and professional communication to end users.
• Document all support interactions, resolutions, and follow up actions in the ticketing system.
• Provide guidance and training to users on basic technology functions and best practices.

System & Device Management

• Install, configure, and update software and operating systems on end user devices.
• Support device imaging, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain inventory of IT equipment, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.

Escalation & Collaboration

• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to specialized teams (network, security, server, or application support).
• Collaborate with other IT staff to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Participate in incident response efforts when needed, including outages or critical system disruptions.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all devices and systems comply with District security policies.
• Support patching, antivirus updates, and security configurations on end user devices.
• Report potential security incidents or vulnerabilities to the appropriate teams.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and common enterprise applications such as
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Service Now ticketing systems, and remote support tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification.
• Experience supporting government or large enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management principles.

Key Competencies

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

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CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Responds to and diagnoses problems through discussion with users.
2. Ensures a timely process through which problems are controlled, including problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up steps.
3. Supervises operation of help desk and serves as focal point for customer concerns.
4. Provides support to end users on a variety of issues.
5. Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems.
6. Responds to telephone calls, emails, and personnel requests for technical support.
7. Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem to ensure a timely resolution.
8. Provides second-tier support to end users for either PC, server, or mainframe applications or hardware.
9. Interacts with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problem.
10. Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties.
11. Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

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CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Responds to and diagnoses problems through discussion with users.
2. Ensures a timely process through which problems are controlled, including problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up steps.
3. Supervises operation of help desk and serves as focal point for customer concerns.
4. Provides support to end users on a variety of issues.
5. Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems.
6. Responds to telephone calls, emails, and personnel requests for technical support.
7. Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem to ensure a timely resolution.
8. Provides second-tier support to end users for either PC, server, or mainframe applications or hardware.
9. Interacts with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problem.
10. Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties.
11. Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience
16+ yrs. diagnosing and resolving end user computer/computer peripherals problems	Required	16	Years
16+ yrs. providing second-tier support to end users, server, or mainframe apps/hardware	Required	16	Years
16+ yrs. documenting, tracking, and monitoring end user, server, or mainframe apps/hardware problems	Required	16	Years
Bachelor s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience	Not Required	0	Years
High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical certification preferred.	Required	10	Years
Familiarity with Active Directory, Service Now ticketing systems, and remote support tools.	Highly desired	5	Years
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills.	Required	10	Years
Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.	Required	10	Years
Install, configure, and update software and operating systems on end user devices.	Required	10	Years

Questions

No. Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question2	What is your candidate's email address?
Question3	Candidates submitted above the hourly NTE Vendor Rate $$.$$ of $$.$$ will not be considered. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question4	There are no reimbursable expenses. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question5	By submitting your candidate to this requisition, you are indicating your company s acceptance of the terms and conditions contained within the Supplier Agreement and Amendment #2022-01 to the Supplier Agreement. Do you agree to this requirement?

Existing Incumbent Resource?: Yes

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work

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