Desktop Support Technician

Program Description:

As a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. federal government agencies, is the prime for a $807m task order in support of the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Digital Infrastructure Technologies (IDT) DIGIT (Digital Innovation for GSA Infrastructure Technologies) task order driving digital transformation and delivering continuous improvement and business value to its customers.  The team is comprised of the best-in-class technology partners to leverage forward-leaning technologies and best practices to transform GSA’s IT capabilities and shift offerings to provide a more flexible service delivery model, completing the agency’s shift to a fully digital experience along with its adoption of advanced, emerging technologies such as intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Position Description:

DIGIT is seeking a Virtual Service Desk to Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Responsibilities:

This position shall perform the following (to include but not limited to) activities:

• Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties pertinent to remote assistance.
• Replies to trouble tickets to resolve user problems.
• Provides expert technical assistance through phone, email, and instant message to users in the area of password resets, e-mail, directories, standard MS Windows and Mac desktop applications, smartphones and network connectivity.
• Provides personal computer support analysis, and hardware/software installation and configuration. 
• Interacts daily with customers to ensure productivity; provides peer feedback.
• Maintains an audit trail and statistical records of all problems and conditions reported by the client.
• Escalate issues to vendor and third-party entities, as necessary and directed by the Government.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

The following are the education and experience required for this position:

• 0 - 5 years of experience and high school diploma
• Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self discipline with cultural change management and Agile mindset.

Required Skills:

The following are REQUIRED for this position:

• Public Trust Clearance by start date.
• ITILv4 Foundation Training and ITILv4 Foundation Certification, may be obtained within 120 days after hire.
• Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. 
• Performs work that requires practical experience and training. Work is performed under supervision.
• Provide technical assistance to computer users. 
• Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. 
• May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing and installations.
• Proven ability to work independently in a full and/or partial remote environment with limited supervision and may supervise/lead others.
• Possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients.
• Maintain standard working hours per the DIGIT contract and to be available for meetings, and other collaborative efforts during working hours.
• Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments with the ability to use practical experience and training to determine how to accomplish tasks.

Preferred Skills:

The following are DESIRED for this position:

• One year experience with Windows and/or Mac desktop support.
• One year experience with Smartphone support. 
• One year experience with remote support tools. 
• Proficiency in the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Docs, Slides, Sheets), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Slack, and ServiceNow.
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including holidays as scheduled.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: 

• Personnel are expected to ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information consistent with the company’s expectations of information security.
• Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person, over the phone or by video chat.
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Viewing computer screens for long periods of time.
• Travel may be required within a 50 mile radius. 

Benefits

SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• AD&D
• STD
• LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off