business tech support-lead - Nashville, United States - State of Tennessee

Description

Job Information
Opening Date/Time

04/30/2024 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

05/13/2024 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$5, $7,142.00

Salary (Annually)

$66, $85,704.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Nashville, TN

Department

Finance and Administration

State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S)


TO BE FILLED:
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS SOLUTIONS DELIVERY DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires CJIS & FTI fingerprints. This position also requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position.

This position is designed as Hybrid.
Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in any one of the areas listed (1) the resolution of data manipulation errors, the maintenance of computer hardware, or the correction of other related system operations problems for computer system hardware or software; or (2) the strategic planning of hardware or software components; or (3) applications programming, or (4) the systematic analysis of user and systems requirements for computer or information systems; or (5) the training or instruction of individuals in systems analysis, applications programming, or proper utilization and implementation of hardware or software systems components within computer or information systems.

Substitution of a Specific Associates Degree for the Required Bachelor's degree:

An Information Technology Associate's degree may be substituted for the required Bachelor's degree.

Substitution of Experience for Education:

Experience in one of the following areas may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years: (1) the resolution of data manipulation errors, the maintenance of computer hardware, or the correction of other related system operations problems for computer system hardware or software; or (2) the strategic planning of hardware or software components; or (3) applications programming, or (4) the systematic analysis of user and systems requirements for computer or information systems; or (5) the training or instruction of individuals in systems analysis, applications programming, or proper utilization and implementation of hardware or software systems components within computer or information systems.

OR
Substitution of Graduate Coursework for the

Required Experience:

Any graduate coursework in management information systems, business data processing, business systems analysis, computer and information systems, or computer accounting may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum substitution of one year.

(Thirty-six graduate quarter hours or a master's degree in the above fields is equivalent to one year of experience.)


Necessary Special Qualifications:
None.


Examination Method:
Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Summary

Summary:

Under general direction, works independently or leads a team of Business Technical Support responsible for communicating with business users to determine business needs and ensure those needs are fulfilled by technical staff, performing related tasks on a daily basis as required.

Distinguishing Features:

An incumbent in this class performs work independently and within a team environment, and leads or supervises a team to implement software and hardware configurations for new and existing agency needs.

This class differs from that of Business Tech Support-Adv in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the working level and performs work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities
Updating and Using Relevant

Knowledge:

Leads a team utilizing various methods to perform research and implement industry standards for best practices to enhance current skillsets and successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continually build knowledge and skills and shares expertise with others.

Interacting With Computers:
Leads a team to implement software and hardware configurations for new and existing agency applications.
Leads in the deployment of agency-specific images for devices and non-standard (specialized) printers.
Ensures video conferencing and audiovisual devices are working properly to accommodate customer needs.
Creates and edits media production.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:

Translates and communicates technical terms into non-technical language for customers.

Training and Teaching Others:
Conducts customer training, either on-site or via remote conferencing on agency-specific applications using established guidelines.
Instructs technical team members on the proper training on agency-specific applications.

Works with management to identify and provide the development, delivery, and/or coordination of training courses and materials that address specific agency needs.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:

Evaluates business processes to provide technical solutions to improve daily operations.
Shares and implements new technology and ideas with team customers to provide better solutions for business process improvement.

Performing Administrative Activities:
Creates, performs, and tests local backup procedures for agency data on an annual basis to ensure data integrity.
Develops standards for granting access to agency applications for systems and security levels. May serve as a liaison to the OIR security team.
Identifies and analyzes equipment for hardware replacement project.

Utilizes a problem resolution system to track requests in order to perform trend analysis and performance metrics for reporting purposes.

Thinking Creatively:
Shares and implements new technology and ideas with team and customers to provide better solutions for business process improvement.

Developing Objectives and Strategies:
Utilizes knowledge gained in the business area to implement technical solutions in support of the agency's strategic goals.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People:

Provides multiple options indicating the best possible technical solution to accommodate agency-specific business needs.
Provides performance feedback to management identifying strengths, weaknesses, improvement recommendations, training, and goal-setting.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
Coordinates and works with multiple teams to prioritize, plan, establish goals, and implement projects to meet agency-specific needs.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:

Mediates or resolves a wide variety of issues, such as complaints, employee disputes, or negotiations that impact the business.

Getting Information:

Communicates with customers by telephone, e-mail, or in person in order to provide assistance with Information Technology products and services to support the customer in completing job duties.

Analyzes documents, monitors systems, and takes action to resolve issues.

Leads team to ensure analytical and technical experience in IT applications support and gain business knowledge in one or more areas of the organization.

Evaluates completed work requests to ensure customer satisfaction, proper resolution, and gathering metrics to determine issue trends for quality improvement.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems:

Responds to the customer with the most accurate and complete information available to include escalating or reassigning issues or requests for service.

Identifies and implements appropriate technical solutions to resolve agency-specific business needs.
Collaborates with team members within the agency, other departments, and outside resources regarding mobile devices.

Provides customer support or leads a team to provide technical resolutions via hands-on, e-mail, remote access tools, and other electronic medium.

Tracks and maintains communication with the customer from the beginning to the end of any established issue or concern.
Provides comprehensive technical support services across all technologies for the agency.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment:
Leads subordinates on repair and maintenance of specialized equipment.
Coordinates and resolves all telecommunications requests.

Evaluates multiple hardware instances for the need to enhance/upgrade components for non-standard equipment and software, including memory, hard drive, etc.

Documenting/Recording Information:
Organizes and manages a knowledge base of issue resolutions to be used by the IT team.
Creates resource, reference and instruction materials for technical and customer training.
Defines, creates, and obtains approval to implement IT policies and procedures.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
Communicates effectively with other departments and external entities while representing the state in a professional manner.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

Identifies any violations to the state's acceptable-use policy and recommends appropriate actions to supervisor.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

Maintains good working relationship with managers, peers, and the customer served.
Communicates effectively by keeping supervisor informed of issues affecting performance.
Communicates on a regular basis with coworkers/team to share knowledge.
Communicates effectively in written form, by e-mail, by phone or in person.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:

Estimates time, costs, and employee resources for assigned projects.

Performing General Physical Activities:
Lifts, standing, sits, walks and talks for substantial periods of time.
Competencies

Competencies:
Problem Solving
Approachability
Business Acumen
Dealing with Ambiguity
Functional/Technical Competencies
Learning on the Fly
Technical Learning
Customer Focus
Time Management
Written Communications


Knowledge:
Knowledge of business and management principles
Advanced office automation
Proficient knowledge and usage of Principles of Customer Relationship management
Application Design (knowledge/understanding, structure, process flow, etc.)
Knowledge of developing Instructional design methodologies
Expert knowledge of Adult Learning Principles
Expert knowledge of methods for curriculum and training
Expert knowledge of Common e-learning development software
Expert knowledge of Learning Management Systems and Standards
Knowledge of business applications security architecture
Expert knowledge of business application processes
Knowledge of remote assistance software
Knowledge of hardware components integration
Knowledge of hardware and software installation
Advanced knowledge of creating software images
Knowledge of networking principles
Knowledge of relational databases
Knowledge of application reporting tools
Knowledge of client-based application installation
Knowledge of client-based application connectivity and configuration
Knowledge of web-based application connectivity and configuration
Knowledge of web-based application installation
Expert knowledge of operating systems
Knowledge of PC operating systems compatibility with business applications
Knowledge of project management planning and execution
Knowledge of audio/visual equipment setup and troubleshooting
Knowledge of web cameras setup and troubleshooting
Knowledge of web conferencing packages
Knowledge of Mathematics
Knowledge of Statistics
Knowledge of Telecommunications and devices
Knowledge of Quality Improvement

Skills:
Presentation Skills
Training skills
Communication Skills
Advanced analytic and diagnostic hardware skills
Advanced analytic and diagnostic client-based software skills
Advanced analytic and diagnostic web-based software
Escalate or resolve issues
Analytical thinking skills
Aptitude to perform application administration and support
Proficient with editing multimedia content
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Public Speaking
Good writing skills
Social skills (negotiation, persuasion, mediation, social perceptiveness)
Determine tools and equipment needed to do a job
Basic understanding of Programming
Judgment and decision making skills
Resource Management Skills
Time Management skills

Abilities:
Ability to train others
Ability to travel
Ability to deal with frequent changes
Installing and configuring software
Installing and configuring hardware
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to comprehend, retain, and apply newly introduced skills
Reasoning (deductive and inductive)
Ability to perform Trend Analysis
Fluency of ideas
Thinking skills (logical and creative)
Problem sensitivity
Ability to focus
Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities
Dynamic flexibility (bend, stretch, twist, etc.)
Fulfill physical demands related to specified tasks for substantial periods of time
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license

For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

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