Tier 1 Helpdesk Technician

Job Description

Serve as the initial point of contact and resolution for IT related incidents and requests. Accept and document customer reports of incidents and service requests through telephone, voicemail, email, self-service portal, instant messaging/chat, and personal visits to the Service Desk. Interface directly with supported end-users to provide hardware, software, and network problem resolution. Clearly and professionally communicate via phone, email, and instant messaging/chat with end users and technicians. Troubleshoot, document, track, resolve, and report on incidents and requests using the ITSM. Must have technical understanding of the technical environment, including applications, operating systems, machine configurations, and networked devices. Experience troubleshooting core services (file, email, print, web, applications, and network). Escalate ticket to the appropriate support organization when the ticket cannot be resolved by the Service Desk.

This position requires full-time on-site support.

Required Experience

• Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Requires a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of three years of experience. Formal technical training and/or further education (AA or BS) are a plus and may be substituted for some experience requirements.
  • Requires experience supporting standard office computing equipment (PC's, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, printers), operating systems (Windows 10 & 11, iOS), O365, Microsoft Teams, standard business software applications (e.g., SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc), remote access tools, VPN and secure remote connectivity, Active Directory, and work on a service desk.
  • ITSM ticketing system experience required, Zendesk experience is preferred.
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and electronically.
  • Must have a positive and patient customer service attitude.
  • Must be able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must obtain an agency public trust suitability determination prior to start date.
  • Experience supporting a mid-sized Federal agency enterprise is a plus.
  • Relevant certifications such as A+, HDI, ITIL v3 (or later), and M365 are preferred, but not required.