IT Support Specialist
About The Position
The City of Pearland is in search for a dedicated full-time IT Support Specialist to join our dynamic Information Technology department. Are you data-driven ? Do you thrive on being results-oriented ? Can you excel in a fast-paced, high-tech environment ? If you answered yes , this could be the perfect opportunity for you to shine! Help us keep our city connected and running efficiently while advancing your IT career. The IT Support Specialist earns a competitive salary of $22.92-24.81 per hour based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave , and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health. ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST The City of Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation. Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
Requirements
- Requires an Associate's Degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of college in information technology or a closely related field.
- Requires two years of information technology support or closely related experience.
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Net+
- CompTIA Sec+
Nice To Haves
- One year of Audio-Visual experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Answers calls for tech support; answers the IT emergency line and calls or emails for support.
- Implements IT projects for departments within the City.
- Installs and upgrades software for users and vendors; performs upkeep, management, and administration of IT systems.
- Gathers information and data for various IT projects to increase user efficiency; creates new and updated workplace tools.
- Presents IT information and guidance that could lead to actionable events or purchases.
- Provides information and guidance on how to effectively complete departmental tasks from a technological perspective.
- Enforces IT policies and procedures.
- Provide technical support to all users and systems within the City of Pearland.
Benefits
- dental
- long-term disability protection
- life insurance
- retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match
- disability
- access to the city's recreation fitness center
- employee assistance program
- educational assistance
- 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
