TCEQ - IT Support Specialist IV

Are you ready for a unique opportunity?

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources. See details about what we do.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Office of Administrative Services, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

• Respond to requests logged in call tracking software, for assistance with hardware, application, or network problems, and provide explanations to users on problem resolutions, step to implement them, and preventative measures to keep problems from recurring.
• Provide Desktop Support Services to customers. Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, repair, and maintain desktop hardware, software, and client applications in accordance with agency standards.
• Provision agency iOS devices. Identify technology problems and coordinate with other technical and management staff to effect solutions.
• Inform management of the status of assigned service calls; inform management promptly when unable to resolve a customer complaint.
• Document the status and completion of calls in call tracking software.
• Mentors junior staff in the delivery of customer service and on the installation, configuration, testing, monitoring, and repair of PC systems.
• Communicate with TCEQ customers about the dangers of the internet and the damage it can cause to the IT equipment.
• Enforce and comply with TCEQ IT security policies and hardware and software standards.

Key Qualifications

• Experience with IT customer service in a call center/help desk environment.
• Experience in supporting or troubleshooting PC and printer hardware.
• Experience in configuring devices in a networked environment.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365.

Required Education & Experience

• Three (3) years of full-time experience in data processing AND assisting users in computer application use OR in troubleshooting computer systems problems (hardware/software).
• Fifteen semester hours in computer science from an accredited college or university, or 300 clock hours in computer science from a licensed vocational, technical, or business school, and two (2) years of full-time experience in data processing AND assisting users in computer application use OR troubleshooting computer systems problems (hardware/software).
• An associate degree in computer science and one (1) year of full-time experience in data processing AND assisting users in computer application use OR troubleshooting computer systems problems (hardware/software).
• A bachelor's degree in computer science.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Information Resources Division.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Longevity pays based on your number of years working for the state.
• Wellness Program and Activities.
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ.
• Work-Life Balance.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

• TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
• In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.