Specialist - Technology Support Analyst

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General Description:

The Technology Support Analyst (TSA) provides Tier 1 & 2 technical support and assistance to schools and departments in the installation and operation of computer hardware, software, and peripherals. Work is performed within established procedures and standard practices under general supervision. Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the department. Sound professional judgment and good customer service skills are required.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions :

Provides customer support to both technical and non-technical customers, and proactively follows-up to ensure complete resolution

Translates technical information effectively for non-technical personnel to ensure understanding

Works independently or as part of a team to identify and resolve issues with Chromebooks, Windows devices, printers, copiers, and application administration

Performs through root-cause analysis on support incidents, ensuring all issues are properly identified and documented; Elevates complex issues as required

Provides support for audio/visual (A/V) equipment, including speakers, projectors, microphones, lighting, and sound boards

Provides support for classroom technology, including interactive boards, document cameras, and A/V connections

Manages imaging, software installations, and general repairs for Windows devices

Maintains accountability of all applicable hardware assets in the assigned location

Performs other related duties as assigned

Budgetary Responsibility :

This position has no budgetary responsibility.

Report Preparation :

Prepares reports as requested by supervisor

Equipment Operation :

Utilizes a personal computer, general office equipment, and equipment related to Technology Services

Contacts:

This position has frequent contact with Principals, staff, students, and vendors in order to answer questions, provide information, and resolve problems. Other contacts include supervisors, Division of Technology Services staff, and other Central Office staff.

Work Direction/Supervision :

Takes direction from team lead supervisor and assists team lead supervisor in supporting team area schools. This is not a supervisory position.

Decision Making:

This position requires independent decision-making to assist employees with any technology-related issue and seeks supervisor’s advice or guidance in unusual situations.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :

This position has no formal policy-setting responsibilities, but may inform supervisors of various technology functions, issues, and trends.

Physical Demands:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal indoor levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Entails movement and placement of computer peripherals, must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works in an office or school environment. The noise level will vary, but is typically quiet to moderate. Normal precautions of working around electronic equipment must be exercised at all times.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical personnel

Considerable knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripherals

Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve typical hardware and software issues independently

Additional Job Requirements:

Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities; Valid Virginia Driver’s License; This position requires the incumbent to drive. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation

State Police Criminal History Investigation

Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$59,764.74 - $101,590.99

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

260

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.