The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Description The Montgomery County Department of Parks is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic self-starter to be an IT Support Specialist II in the technology office of its Parks Headquarters facility located in Silver Spring. The position is with the Information Technology & Innovation (ITI) Division, which provides support to over 700 users in numerous locations throughout Montgomery County Parks. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is a nationally recognized and award-winning parks department. We are all about people. We have a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents. We manage 421 parks on nearly 37,000 acres of parkland and we are fiscally sound with an annual operating budget of over $100 million, and a six-year Capital Improvement Program of over $180 million. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties include: (1) Configuration and deployment of desktops/laptops/mobile devices; (2) end user support and troubleshooting; (3) Microsoft application support. Essential Functions: In Help Desk support, the IT Support Specialist acknowledges assigned Help Desk tickets in a timely manner. This employee resolves tickets and documents the solution in the Help Desk database using the Help Desk software. In PC support and troubleshooting, the IT Support Specialist configures and deploys new desktops/laptops/tablets/printers; troubleshoots existing devices and peripherals; and installs and troubleshoots both standard and specialized applications. The IT Support Specialist provides thorough and timely support to our Enterprise facilities such as ice rinks, indoor tennis facilities, and a public garden, to ensure point-of-sale systems are operational for ticket sales. Examples of Important Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide end-user support in one or more functional areas such as desktop support, telecommunications, mobile devices, file server access, peripherals and software support. Respond quickly to Help Desk tickets and provide thorough service to the customer and document all work done. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, printers, PCs and LAN connections. Install software patches, fixes and updates; scan for viruses and malware to detect and clean infections. Install, configure and test hardware/software and peripheral equipment. Perform research to resolve problems, seeking help from a more experienced worker or supervisor when necessary. Under supervision, conduct system analysis to determine end-user needs for new software or hardware. Develop plans for configuring, testing and installing systems; research hardware and software capabilities, compatibility, and other characteristics. Participate in performing network administration tasks; under direction, add, delete, modify and properly allocate space to users in Active Directory; give immediate attention to common end-user problems; assist in monitoring the status of the file servers, perform preventive maintenance and assist with tape backups. Assist system administrators to manage day-to-day operation of physical and virtual servers, network operating systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and application software including monitoring file servers for performance issues; assist with server maintenance and security measures to prevent downtime. Assist with system backups and tape rotation scheme and protection to tapes based on industry best practices; under direction, provide corrective actions to ensure the stability and accessibility of servers, operating systems, applications, and infrastructure. Under direction, provide corrective action to ensure stability and accessibility; provide access to file server resources to end users and perform data restoration when necessary. Under direction, place service calls to providers during outages or intermittent problems; perform troubleshooting and remedies under direction of WAN administrator; receive alarms from network monitoring system and take appropriate action to correct them. Keep supervisor informed of work activities, progress, and problems. Participate in the development and recommendation of standards, policies, and procedures; assist in developing goals and objectives. Create project plans for migrations and implementation of new systems; prepare end-user and technical documentation. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hardware and software in use at the Commission. Operate computers proficiently with advanced knowledge of core software used in the Commission including the Microsoft Office Suite and specialized software. Effectively communicate in writing and orally, including making oral presentations at meetings. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; and An associate's degree in computer science, information management, or related field; and one year related experience; or A bachelor's degree in computer science, information management systems, or related field; or MCP, CCNA, or other related certification and one year experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental Information Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting. Work involves driving a Commission fleet vehicle to various sites; walking, standing, bending, crouching; and lifting and moving computer equipment including desktops, printers, monitors, and other equipment.

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