Network Operations Center Agent - Trainee

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

A Network Operations Center Agent - Trainee provides first level technical and base operational production support, consultation, troubleshooting/resolution, training and user guidance to clients of the Information Technology (IT) Department or within an Elected Official’s IT team. The Pima County Service Desk in the Network Operations Center provides first point of contact for nearly 7,000 County employees. It's an environment where agents have the opportunity to provide customer service in a wide variety of technical areas. Service Desk Agents get great experience which often leads to promotion into more technical areas within the department. This is a trainee position, starting at 5% below the base pay of an IT Service Technician for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates with less than two years of experience may still qualify if their total experience will meet the two‑year requirement by the end of the training period. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the core competencies needed to work effectively in a Service Desk role, regardless of their current experience level. Important abilities for this position include strong communication skills, the capacity to quickly absorb information, effective problem analysis, research, troubleshooting, and following documented procedures and knowledge base articles to carry out appropriate actions. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in an environment known for rapid and constant change are also essential. A successful background check and the ability to obtain ACJIS Certification are required. The Service Desk operates 24×7×365. Assigned shifts may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Certain shifts qualify for shift differential pay. This is a Trainee position, in accordance with Pima County Administrative Procedure 23-18. This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. The Information Technology Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent AND two years of experience working in an information technology related field providing any combination of the following: customer-facing technical support, communications hardware/software support, computer hardware/software support, and/or working in a technical call center or technical help desk environment. (Relevant experience/education from an accredited college, university or trade school may be substituted.)
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• A successful background check and the ability to obtain ACJIS Certification are required.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Some positions must possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the Terminal Operator for ACJIS certification.
• Within six months of employment, employees must attain and maintain access certification for all relevant departmental databases required of assigned position.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum four (4) months experience providing support in a help desk, service desk, or call center environment.
• Minimum four (4) months experience troubleshooting issues related to computer systems, software, or hardware.
• Minimum four (4) months experience providing support for Active Directory, Exchange Online, or shared files/folders.
• Minimum four (4) months experience in a customer-facing role requiring the documentation and communication of technical solutions to non-technical end users.
• Minimum four (4) months experience working in a 24×7×365 environment where evening and overnight shifts are not atypical.

Responsibilities

• Captures and records actions taken in Service Desk system following Service Desk procedures;
• Analyzes and resolves client operational issues related to client applications, computing or communications environment and related software/hardware;
• Provides training, technical support, and consultation to users and other IT staff as required;
• Provides technical and user training information to staff, users, consultants, and vendors regarding installed software and hardware;
• Assists technical application, computing and communications personnel, as appropriate in identifying and resolving problems through the use of installed diagnostic and monitoring tools;
• Monitors IT infrastructure and application components for proper operation within established performance, function and availability expectations to achieve service level agreements;
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.
• Executes daily, weekly, monthly and other periodic scheduled jobs;
• Schedules and generates production runs and special reports;
• Analyzes and resolves operational problems and consults or informs appropriate staff when assistance is required;
• Assists in trouble shooting application and computing and/or communications issues;
• Performs and completes routine maintenance, production records, activity logs and other routine documentation;
• Operates various data center and/or other peripheral equipment;
• Maintains and/or performs backups and/or restores following associated off-site storage management procedures;
• Maintains inventories of supplies and equipment and may move supplies and equipment where required.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED