Technical Support Analyst - Public Safety in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at City of Fort Lauderdale

The employee in the role provides low to mid-level technical support installing, configuring, and troubleshooting City technology including but not limited to software, hardware, mobile computing and communication devices, vehicle technology, and video cameras/systems.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.

• Installs, configures, and troubleshoots desktop/laptop operating systems, user software and hardware peripherals
• Coordinates with vendors to schedule system outages, perform system testing, repairs and maintenance both indoors and outdoors and analyze equipment as needed, at locations across the city.
• Responds to support requests submitted through Service Desk, customer contact, and other support tiers or supervisor assignments
• Investigates, diagnoses, and resolves problems for Level 1 and Level 2 systems, database, network, mobile data, and security teams before escalation
• Creates, updates, and deploys computer images, software, and security application packages used to distribute and update consistency throughout the corporate computing environment
• Stays current with new technology, applications, trending strategies and innovations within the Information Technology industry
• Assists with efforts in deploying new modules, interfaces, or advanced features of existing technology systems. This may be accomplished independently or by assisting other personnel.
• Serve on the 24-hour after hours support helpline on a rotational basis
• Performs related work as required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. At least two (2) years of experience in administering and supporting computer workstations, peripherals, and associated operating systems.
3. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
4. A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
5. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
6. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

1. This position requires Holiday, night and/or weekend work in order to perform many duties.
2. Employees in this class may be required to be on call for after-hours support and may be called in to work before, during, or after public safety related emergencies.
3. An in-depth pre-employment background check including a limited scope polygraph will be conducted as part of the selection and onboarding process, as this position is deemed security sensitive.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, ITIL, and/or Microsoft MSCA certifications.
2. Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Certified (including maintained active Certification).
3. Experience in supporting local government and public safety technologies.
4. OS and software deployment experience.
5. Paid work experience with mobile data technologies.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

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