Temporary Technical Support Specialist - Information Technology

Provides tier II support for workstations, applications, mobile devices, network infrastructure and related technology. Support includes, but not limited to, installation, testing and troubleshooting of hardware, software and peripherals within Fort Bend County standards and guidelines. Works with a team of support specialists to provide optimal service and support to County employees. Communicates clearly and effectively, maintains confidentiality and courteously interacts with County staff with a professional demeanor. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 DAYS.

• Must possess a valid driver's license; must be able to maintain prompt and regular attendance;
• Identifies, analyzes, and initiates resolutions as second level support for all PC and peripheral connectivity devices.
• Interacts with application software and operating systems to diagnose and resolve intricate problems
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• A+ or N+ certifications; Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP; Working knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, network cabling, wireless, and remote access methodologies; Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail
• Support complex client/server systems maintaining minimal outages to end user computing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Mobile IOS; Proactively stays informed of technological advances and trends in IT;
• Arrives on time and accurately maintains timesheet in accordance with departmental policies.
• Responds to troubleshooting calls and repairs malfunctioning equipment to assist employees as needed; serves as departmental liaison.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail; Strong problem solving skills; Ability to evaluate a problem and determine an effective course of action; Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously; Excellent customer service skills; Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• Diagnoses connectivity problems; resolves or coordinates resolution of problems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar science or engineering discipline and 1 year of relevant technical experience, or High School Diploma with 3 years relevant technical experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances;
• Work with I.T. staff as appropriate to determine and resolve problems received from county employees.
• Responsible for installations, re-location, and upgrades of computer-based systems and computer peripherals.

SALARY RANGE $15.00 per hour

DURATION Temporary, Up to 90 days

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.