Information System Support Specialist

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

8d•$23 - $32•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. You will have an exciting opportunity to work with a team of motivated technicians at the MaineIT Service Center. This position provides tier 1 phone support for a variety of technology needs that State of Maine users have. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills with prior general Information Technology knowledge of computer systems, software, and applications. The candidate should be able to communicate quickly with teammates as well as write coherent and completed entries in tickets and knowledge base articles. The service desk hours of operation fall between 7AM and 5PM EST. This position is a hybrid position which offers remote work and requires some onsite work. You will be part of a fast-paced environment with highly skilled IT professionals to support multi-user work groups crossing functional unit lines and this will include a full range of multi-user network operating system administration responsibilities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

We all help each other, regardless of our roles, thus a multi-technical skilled candidate with a diverse background in systems is preferred, and consideration will be provided to a candidate with knowledge of our State of Maine systems.

Responsibilities

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

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% 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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
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.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.