COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN III - 55007534 Date: Jul 8, 2024 Location: BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 832074 Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN III - 55007534Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 55007534 Salary: $47,840.83 - $55,814.30 Posting Closing Date: 07/17/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJOB POSTING DESCRIPTION102 / IT Services District 1OPEN COMPETITIVECAREER SERVICECONTACT PERSON:Sterling HarteCONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (863) 519-2296CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:[email protected] BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,044.48Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays a year
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
Training opportunities
Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.comSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs advanced troubleshooting to determine cause of problem. Installs, configures and provides user support of personal computers and peripheral equipment to include software installation and upgrades, patches and advanced technical support within specified time frame. Works with staff on issues outside their areas of responsibility as needed. Provides Tier III advanced support for other Technicians as needed or assigned. Oversees, coordinates, and/or participates in projects like the Personal Computer Replacement Project, Memory Upgrade Project, Operating System Upgrade Project etc. Monitors Service Desk queue and resolves support tickets as assigned. Documents work performed and resolution(s). Identify, analyze and resolve problems and issues through the use of troubleshooting tools and techniques as well as teamwork. Provides high level of customer service by providing status and information to the customer. Provides support for software applications such as Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, various off the shelf and Department developed applications, as needed or assigned. Participates on statewide teams, both internal and external to the Office of Information Technology. Provide facts to facilitate the team's decision making process and to achieve the team's goals. Shares information and receives feedback from other Office of Information Systems staff as appropriate. Installs, maintains, and supports specialized software applications as assigned. Performs, evaluates, and promotes research and testing of assigned special applications including both hardware and software. Generates and maintains detailed technical documentation including software installation guidelines, troubleshooting processes, etc. Provides hardware and software technical training and professional development for other Technicians as needed or assigned. Provides technical leadership and mentoring for other Technicians. Provides Audio Visual (AV) and Video Conference (VC) support as assigned. Assists with reserving, setting up, and troubleshooting of AV and VC equipment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT PRODUCTS, INCLUDING OPERATING SYSTEMS, OFFICE SUITE AND OUTLOOK IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT; ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, AND FIRMWARE RELATIVE TO PERSONAL COMPUTER, LOCAL AREA NETWORK/WIDE AREA NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS; SKILLED AT INSTALLING AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE; ABILITY TO PERFORM ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING ON VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS OF COMPUTERS; ABILITY TO PLAN, ORGANIZE, MANAGE AND TRACK PROJECTS; ABILITY TO LIFT 50 POUNDS AND STOOP, CLIMB/ CLIMB A LADDER, SQUAT, PUSH, CRAWL, AND BEND IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER; ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING; ABILITY TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND COMPLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S POLICIES, PROCEDURES, GUIDELINES, AND PRACTICES RELATING TO DESKTOP STANDARDS; ABILITY TO MENTOR, TRAIN AND SUPPORT OTHER TECHNICIANS. LICENSURE & OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Other job-related requirements for this position: May be expected to drive a State-owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications (CS Only): High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of work experience in the installation, maintenance and advanced technical support of workstation hardware. At least one year of this experience leading information technology projects. Or 3 years of experience providing customer service and advanced technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 7 or above operating systems; applicants with SCCM experience will be preferred. OR Technical certifications from workstation training programs such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+, and MCDST may be substituted for 1 year of experience. OR Bachelor or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related field from an accredited college or university. 1 year of work experience in the installation, maintenance and technical support of workstation hardware. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible candidate who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Lakeland