INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Recruitment #2205-0742-001

Introduction

The City of Tucson Information Technology Department is seeking self-driven, solution and detail oriented people to join our End User Computing team.  As part of the End User Computing team, you will enable all City business by maintaining the City’s desktop computing environment and delivering exceptional customer service and technical desktop support to all City employees. 

What you’ll do:

Resolve desktop computer and software problems for all City employees via telephone, remote control, and hands-on methods.

Explain complex, technical information in non-technical language to all levels of organization.

Build partnerships with customers and peers to deliver the highest quality customer service and technology.

Ensure the desktop environment is patched and secure at all times.

What we’re looking for:  

You are devoted to delivering exceptional customer service.

You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You’re an expert solving computer and software issues and enjoy seeing problems through to resolution.

You love being part of a team and can adapt your style and approach to a variety of situations.  

As a plus you’ll be an expert at scripting.

***The City of Tucson values the safety of our employees, our residents, our community, and our visitors.  In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the City of Tucson.***

General Description

Installs and maintains computer hardware and software including servers and networks. Troubleshoots problems and provides technical assistance and training to end users in the use of desktop hardware and software.

Utilize skills in hardware and software to create images, package applications and software compatibility

Essential Functions

Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees and may temporarily act in a higher capacity.

Assists end-users with computer problems by responding to questions, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, and performing maintenance.

Ensures all Help Desk calls are logged, escalated, and closed out. Assigns incident reports to staff for resolution.

Meets with end-users and user departments to schedule computer replacements, produces standard drive images for departments, configures and tests personal computers, and installs software and equipment.

Maintains inventory and equipment by tracking updating and scheduling equipment replacements, removing and replacing equipment, researching and installing hardware.

Tests software upgrades and enhancements to ensure compatibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: 6 months post High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience in computer hardware and software technical support

Selection Plan

As part of the online application process all applicants are required to submit their Resume and Cover Letter as ONE DOCUMENT.  Please ensure your application contains the required materials prior to submission. Applications received without a resume will be considered incomplete.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in an oral board interview

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes AND Cover Letters must be uploaded as a PDF or Word document to be considered. Failure to upload your Resume AND Cover Letter as ONE Document in the application will be considered an incomplete application.

  • Virtual Panel board interviews will take place on:  June 23, 2022 via Microsoft Teams

Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:                               

  • 15% based on your training and education
  • 25% based on your cover letter and resume score  
  • 60% based on your panel board interview  

This recruitment will establish a civil service list that will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.

Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must present your documentation at the time of your interview. The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service.  

If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please Email Curtis Rohlfs at Curtis.Rohlfs@tucsonaz.gov least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

Conclusion

This position includes support of Public Safety related systems therefore, the successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive criminal background check conducted by the Tucson Police Department. Fingerprinting and reference checks may also be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing any of the above requirements. A valid Arizona Driver's license is also a requirement while holding this position.

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

None

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.