Help Desk Level 1

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Sharp Solutions, Inc has an immediate need for a Tier I Technician -Level 1 for a new contract Task Order for the United States Geological Survey. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment, ability to work through challenges with all types of customers and has the ability to work within a diverse team and deliver on site or via a remote location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Desk (Tier 1) staff shall receive, diagnose, distribute, and track the status of service requests for assistance regarding any service the USGS has (IT related and Non-IT Related) via the provided Service Desk support management tool (currently Remedy). The Service Desk will follow Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Knowledge-Centered Support (KCS), HDI (), best practices and established procedures and processes. Every customer contact will either generate a new Service Request or will be documented in an existing Service Request. Service Requests may be received via telephone, email, web submission, or IM / Chat as appropriate.

Routine Duties / Job Requirements :

• Create service requests and correctly categorize and prioritize submitted requests based on a provided ratings scale.
• Manage service request queues for all support teams
• Tracking calls and service requests including answering phone within 30 seconds 90% of the time
• Troubleshooting of incidents and problems
• Identifying and documenting problem solution(s)
• Following the Knowledge Centered Support (KCS) methodology
• Following Total Contact Ownership methodology
• Communicating with good customer service skills
• Placing / Tracking trouble calls to other service providers
• Creating, modifying, or deactivating user accounts
• Develop and maintain operational & knowledge management documentation in the Service Desk Tier 1 document management system.
• Respond to all assigned calls and messages in order or urgency and time received. Close out assigned calls within a specified time frame and follow up with customers to ensure customer is 100% satisfied.

Qualifications

1 year of help desk support experience

Experiences must include working with Microsoft Windows 7 / 10, Apple / iOS and Android devices, Experience using O365 Mail, Calendar and OneDrive

Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to talk to anyone across an organization.

Analytical skills and be a creative self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team player

Salary and Benefits

26-32k Based on years of experience and qualifications. This position includes health care, retirement benefits, Company paid time and vacation days, as well as paid Government holidays.

SSi is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. SSi also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. VETS are encouraged to apply.