Information System Support Specialist

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•$24 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. OIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. This position will be working for the Service Desk answering inbound technical calls from State of Maine employees as well as some calls from the public. It is a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving. MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we: Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard and their needs are met. Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders. Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner. Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

Requirements

A high school diploma or general equivalency AND demonstrated experience in end user IT support.

Nice To Haves

multi-technical skilled candidate with a diverse background in systems is preferred
knowledge of our State of Maine systems

Responsibilities

Mobile and IP Phones
Desktop and laptop hardware and software issues
Monitoring system security procedures and including malware removal and phishing prevention.
Provide administrative support to numerous applications and systems.
Performs a full range of system administration functions to control systems and attain maximum utilization and efficiency.
Provides full user support for agency's standard application software to meet user/agency needs.
Conducts training to develop agency personnel skills in the operations and capabilities of applications and systems.
Staff Service Desk queue to take incoming calls.
Utilizing remote tools to provide technical support, the applicant should be able to troubleshoot and correctly diagnose hardware and software issues related to desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices.
Demonstrate flexibility to move between different teams if the need arises.
Tests and evaluates software and hardware products to determine applicability and value to agency operations.
Ability to perform work requiring lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. and/or physical exertion may be required.
Ability to document clearly and concisely every call taken including troubleshooting steps that may have been taken.
Contribute to and help maintain a large knowledge base.
Understanding of customer relationship best practices
Demonstrated desire to exercise accountability in a professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to respond in a timely and effective manner to email and live messaging.
Understand the role of emotional intelligence in a technical service desk environment.
Ability to utilize active listening skills.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.