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Water Resources Department

Service Desk Technician (Information Systems Specialist 4)

Water Resources Department, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308


Initial Posting Date:

10/25/2024Application Deadline:

11/11/2024Agency:

Water Resources DepartmentSalary Range:

$4,741 - $7,170Position Type:

EmployeePosition Title:

Service Desk Technician (Information Systems Specialist 4)Job Description:

The Oregon Water Resources Department has an exciting job opportunity on our Information Services team for a Service Desk Technician! If you are a service-oriented Information Technology professional and enjoy having a wide range of tasks throughout your day while providing effective and efficient customer service, then this could be the position for you!About the Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide desktop administration and support to agency staff. This position resides in the service desk unit which acts as a single point of contact between the Information Technology (IT) organization and the business for all incident reports, service requests, change notifications, and any other necessary communications. This position will provide customer assistance and day to day operations around desktop, networking, and software support. This position will work closely with Data Center Services and Cyber Security Services staff on escalated technical issues and information security issues. This position also works on technical support on a variety of technologies under the guidance of the agency’s Systems Administrator, Database Administrator and Service Desk Administrator.Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of information systems experience in:Direct customer facing IT Support on networking issues, hardware and software issues

ORAn Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;AND One (1) year of information systems experience in:Direct customer facing IT Support on networking issues, hardware and software issuesWhat’s in it for you?

In addition to offering a culture of care and inclusivity and working among a highly skilled team to dive into meaningful work, we also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:Exceptional medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying 1 to 5% of the total premium.Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.Access to an additional four days of discretionary leave - 3 days of personal business leave and one day of Governor’s Leave each year.Eleven paid holidays per year.Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must qualify).Application Requirements

Please ensure to provide your resume and cover letter for full consideration.Provide a cover letter.Provide a resume.Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources at WRD_DL_HR@water.oregon.gov.Important Information

PERS Salary InformationNON-PERS ELIGIBLE (Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service. PERS ELIGIBLE (Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc.) The salary listed will state base monthly salary, which is BEFORE PERS.Accommodations

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, we invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions please contact our HR team at wrd_dl_hr@water.oregon.gov.Future Vacancies

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur over the next three (3) months.Work Authorization

The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.Veterans

If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources.The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.

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