(Hidalgo County) System Support Specialist III
Job description
General Description
Performs highly complex systems support work; Work involves providing customer support for county information technology systems and operating automated office equipment in a stand-alone, network, or mainframe environment; May train others; Works under close supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Work Performed
Provides routine technical assistance troubleshooting software and hardware problems, as well as problems involving office equipment such as phones, printers, and fax machines; recognizes and escalates difficult problems to a higher level of support.
Provides assistance in the design, development, and maintenance of various system applications
Installs, maintains, moves, and assists in testing and upgrading new and existing hardware or software
Coordinates and/or reviews and prioritizes incoming operational issues and requests for technical assistance related to computers, software, and standard office equipment; identifies and logs the type of problem; and monitors the status to ensure a timely resolution.
Maintains records of daily data communication transactions, problems, remedial actions taken, and installation activities
Maintains necessary security controls over software
Sets up equipment for employee use and performs or ensures proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software
Troubleshoots and resolves computer-related problems
Develops training manuals and procedures and trains users in the proper use of hardware or software
Prepares reports on systems efficiency and utilization
May assist in the review and recommendation of the procurement and inventory of information resources hardware or software
May prepare, develop, and update personal computer and mainframe application programs
May serve as lead worker providing direction to others
Performs related work as assigned
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
Two (2) years of experience in systems support work
Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license
Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the practices, principles, and techniques of computer operation, of information systems, of computer software and hardware, of information security policies and procedures, and of local and wide area networks and database administration
Skill in the support of computers, in the use of applicable programs and systems, and in troubleshooting information systems
Ability to operate information technology systems, to troubleshoot and repair equipment, to communicate effectively, and to serve as lead worker providing direction to others
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,084.00 per year
Experience level:
- 2 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
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