IT Help desk technician

Join the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as a Field IT Support Technician, serving as a vital link for tech support across our statewide operations. You'll be the go-to expert providing IT asset management and hands-on technical support to end users across Arkansas, ensuring our team has the technology they need to protect and preserve our natural resources. What You'll Do Lifecycle Management: Track and manage IT hardware and software assets from initial acquisition through active maintenance to secure decommissioning. Software Asset Management: Monitor software license utilization, enforce license request compliance, prevent over-licensing, and manage vendor audit defenses. Inventory Control: Maintain the IT Asset Management database (AMDB/CMDB) to ensure accurate, real-time inventory tracking across remote and on-premise teams. Procurement & Vendor Relations: Partner with Fiscal and procurement teams to review contracts, renewals, purchases, and negotiate pricing for enterprise software and hardware. Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce ITAM policies, approval protocols, and automated asset tracking workflows. Ticketing & Documentation: Manage support requests and document system configurations using an online ticketing and documentation portal. Reporting & Analytics: Generate recurring reports on asset utilization, operational costs, compliance risks, and lifecycle refresh cycles. End-User Support: Support for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices (Windows, iOS, Android) across multiple field offices. Field Assistance: Serve as the "eyes and ears" in the field, providing on-site technical leadership and troubleshooting imaging or LAN connectivity issues Travel Requirements This role requires regular travel to AGFC offices statewide (average 2 days per week) with and without AGFC personnel using AFGC vehicle. No travel reimbursement necessary. Valid Drivers License and Insurance required! Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in each of the following: Helpdesk or Field technician support Software installation and maintenance Exceptional customer service skills with a commitment to user satisfaction Strong communication abilities for technical and non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications CompTIA A+, CSAM, CHAMP, ITIL v4, or similar IT certifications Experience with Freshservice ITSM/ITAM Experience in government or conservation organizations Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field Technical Skills Active Directory administration iOS and Android mobile device management tools Network monitoring and discovery tools Antivirus and security software and tools Remote monitoring and management support tools What We're Looking For The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, demonstrates problem-solving initiative, and thrives in a customer-focused environment. You should be comfortable working independently in the field while staying connected to the larger IT team. #J-18808-Ljbffr ATC