Desktop Support Technician I (Virtual Service Tech)

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

• Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties pertinent to Help Desk
• Provides phone, remote, and desk-side technical support to users in the areas of e-mail, directories, Google Suite, standard MS Windows desktop applications, and network connectivity

-Document all issues and generate incident tickets, detailing common issues or error trends.

• Provides personal computer support, problem analysis, and hardware/software installation and configuration

-Work with end users, resolving their software and hardware issues in an efficient manner.

• Interacts daily with customers to ensure productivity; provides individual feedback
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating all training activities

-Communicate with end users to schedule appointments to set up new Government assets- either mobile or laptop, and assist end users with delivery/return of assets.

• Maintains and posts daily event calendar; prepares and advertises future Help Desk event calendar

-Maintain up to date knowledge of all company products, service procedures, and offerings to properly assist users.

• Monitors team productivity and quality; provides individual feedback
• Provide Help Desk assistance, including answering phones and for web content and monitoring the Help Desk mailbox
• Maintains and verifies daily statistics; generates daily statistical reports
• 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.

This 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.
• 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.

The following are DESIRED for this position:

• 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.

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.

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:

• If remote, maintain home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards and in line with information security policies.
• Communicate verbally in person, over the phone or by video chat and clearly/succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
• Appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat and ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information is consistent with the company’s expectation of information security.
• Viewing computer screens and sitting for long periods of time.
• Travel is not required.

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success.

It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.