Service Desk Agent
About The Position
The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in data telecommunications/ networking or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, and/or administrative duties in a data telecommunications or closely-related electronics planning, electronics management, and/or electronics service environment
- An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in data telecommunications/ networking or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area and two years of experience as described in "1" above
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and three years of experience as described in "1" above
- A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. A college education may be substituted for experience on the basis of six months of experience as described in "1" above for each 30 semester credits of undergraduate college education including or supplemented by 6 semester credits in data telecommunications/networking or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area for a maximum of two years. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of the experience as described in "1" above.
- After meeting the minimum requirements, at least two additional years of full-time experience as follows: 1) As a Telecommunications Associate (Data)-Assignment Levels I, II, and III working for the City of New York; or 2) Performing analytical, planning, operational, technical, and/or administrative duties in a data telecommunications, electronics planning, electronics management, and/or electronics service environment, one year of which must have been specialized work in a consultative or supervisory capacity.
Responsibilities
- Answer and log calls and portal submissions in a timely, courteous and professional manner in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance guidelines
- Perform proper screening of calls and maintain clear documentation by utilizing supplied scripts within ITSM ticketing tool
- Provide initial telephone and queue management support on various hardware, software, network, and telephony issues
- Escalate to a Senior Service Desk Agent when an escalation is requested or a Major Incident is suspected
- Keep up to date on latest scripts, software usage, and required training provided at the Citywide Service Desk
- Ensure all emails/tasks are handled in a timely manner and in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures and Quality assurance guidelines
- Perform special projects and initiatives as assigned
Benefits
- great benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
