IT Specialist - SharePoint - Albany NY

The LiRo Group•Albany, NY

2d•$60,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Overview We have an immediate need for an IT Specialist supporting the Design & Construction Team. The client for this project is the NYS Office of General Services (OGS) in Albany, NY Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again. Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Metro Park, NJ. Responsibilities I nformation Technology Specialist - SharePoint Looking for a team member to join a fast-growing team as an IT Specialist with a focus on SharePoint and Communications . You will take ownership of our internal SharePoint page; working with various stakeholders to turn concepts into solutions, create communications, and improve employee engagement. This role will require collaboration with your team, working in fast-paced environment, and being creative in proposing solutions to problems. Advanced writing skills are preferred, as drafting communications will be expected.

Requirements

2+ years of SharePoint Developer/Administrator experience, in SharePoint Online (MS Office 365) including: Managing SP sites, site collections, creating standard and custom SP sites, lists, libraries, and complex applications, and managing permissions
Knowledge of SharePoint tools, including ULS Logs, workflows, and SharePoint forms for tasks
Familiarity in all MS Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the optimization of departments SharePoint page; to include the creation of content, editing of existing content, standardizing and managing document libraries and lists.
Configure SharePoint settings, manage usage confirmation settings and monitor performance levels.
Handle site administration and management.
Create/maintain custom page and subsites, branding, security for the site, layout, structure, and web parts.
Respond to staff feedback and make adjustments/edits accordingly.
Provision, administer and maintain sites.
Provide first point-of-contact for end-user issues.
Add users, control access to document libraries, and set permissions.
Perform maintenance of the SharePoint platform
Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint issues or malfunctions.
Develop and distribute new employee and intern spotlight pieces.
Provide contributions and assist in the development of organization-wide announcements, newsletters, and advisories.
Ensure organizational communications are consistent across all mediums.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel may be required.