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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Systems Support Specialist III in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Systems Support Specialist III duties include software installations, troubleshooting/diagnosing complex hardware, software, and network performance problems. Duties may be accomplished via telephone support calls or email communication. Maintain technical expertise on hardware, software, telephony, network configurations, or peripherals using various methods (i.e. reviewing technical information, attending training, using self-paced learning, working with other technical support teams, etc.) Monitors call trends to identify and resolve continuing problems or unusual situations. Participates in user acceptance testing prior to deployment of new hardware and software. Communicates on a complex level with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints. Train automation support staff on supported systems to enhance their troubleshooting skills. Prepare and update computer application programs (i.e. Remedy onDemand templates). May oversee daily operations in the absence of Team Leads. The Systems Support Specialist III works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use on initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties required to support and maintain operations. May be required to work days, evenings, weekends, holiday shifts (primarily skeleton holidays), and provide after hour support to meet demands of system support. Occasional statewide and local travel may be required. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.Essential Job FunctionsAnswer HHS IT Customer Service Help Desk phone line between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm, Monday thru Friday and troubleshoot technical problems for callers regarding agency hardware, software, telephony, and network issues, solving as many problems on first call as possible. (25%)Create trouble tickets in the agency's problem tracking system on all calls received, including issues that must be referred to another IT support group for resolution. (25%)Verify and document caller's agency, phone number, email address, demographics, and collect other pertinent information related to the problem or issue that is reported. (20%)Perform daily, weekly, and monthly duties as assigned on a rotating basis. Duties can include tasks such as assigning problem tickets, change requests, and tasks to the appropriate resolver group in Remedy; create problem tickets or change requests from emails submitted to the HHS HELP mailbox in Outlook; follow-up on status of tickets assigned a 'Critical' priority in Remedy; Send escalation notification emails to the resolver groups when customers call back or a request or problem ticket has breached established service levels. Be prepared to work the 10:00am - 7:00pm shift Monday - Friday on a rotating basis or as needed; act as a mentor to new help desk agents; and act as backup to other help desk agents by performing their daily, weekly, monthly duties, and work their schedule when necessary. (10%)Monitors call trends to identify and resolve continuing problems or unusual situations. Keep current on known technical issues related to HHSC and DSHS (State Hospitals) agency systems and hardware deployments, troubleshooting tips, and broadcast announcements that impact help desk or has the potential to cause an increase in call volume. (10%)Attend meetings, training, and seminars as required. (5%)Complete additional tasks, projects, or special https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=605819 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.