Desktop Support Technician II at Empower AI Inc.

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Help Desk, Technical Support, Windows Desktop Support, Remote Tools, Hardware Installation, Software Installation, ITILv4 Foundation, Time Management, Self Discipline, Agile Mindset, Problem Analysis, Customer Service, Data Entry Training, Statistical Reporting, Communication

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai. Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees. Responsibilities DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN II Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties pertinent to Help Desk · Provides phone, remote, and desk-side technical support to users in the areas of e-mail, directories, standard MS Windows desktop applications, and network connectivity · Provides personal computer support, problem analysis, and hardware/software installation and configuration · Interacts daily with customers to ensure productivity; provides individual feedback Responsible for scheduling and coordinating all training activities Maintains and posts daily event calendar; prepares and advertises future Help Desk event calendar Contacts hardware and software vendor representatives to solicit and arrange product demonstrations Maintains collection of technical publications pertaining to state-of-the-art hardware and software products and other materials Monitors team productivity and quality; provides individual feedback Provide Help Desk assistance, including answering phones and for web content and monitoring the Help Desk mailbox Prepares and delivers employee and customer coding and data entry training Maintains and verifies daily statistics; generates daily statistical reports Maintains an audit trail and statistical records of all problems and conditions reported by the client Qualifications Required: - Public Trust Clearance by start date. - 2 - 7 years of experience and high school diploma -At least one (1) year experience with Windows desktop support. -At least two (2) years experience working knowledge of remote tools. -Experience supporting industry standard software products. - Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self discipline with cultural change management and Agile mindset. - ITILv4 Foundation Training and ITILv4 Foundation Certification, may be obtained within 120 days after hire. - Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. - Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. - Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. - Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. - May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing and installations. - Proven ability to work independently in a full and/or partial remote environment with limited supervision and may supervise/lead others. - Possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients. - Maintain standard working hours per the DIGIT contract and to be available for meetings, and other collaborative efforts during working hours. - Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments with the ability to use practical experience and training to determine how to accomplish tasks. Desired: - Proficiency in the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Docs, Slides, Sheets), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Slack, and ServiceNow. - Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including holidays as scheduled. Physical Requirements:The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: - If remote, maintain home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards and in line with information security policies. - Communicate verbally in person, over the phone or by video chat and clearly/succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard. - Appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat and ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information is consistent with the company’s expectation of information security. - Viewing computer screens and sitting for long periods of time. - Travel minimally (or insert a percentage; or as applicable), via car or plane, which requires ability to manage luggage, laptop, and briefing materials (up to 25 pounds). About Empower AI All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Responsibilities

The Desktop Support Technician II performs clerical and administrative duties for the Help Desk, providing technical support via phone, remote access, and desk-side assistance for issues related to email, directories, standard MS Windows applications, and network connectivity. Responsibilities also include scheduling training, maintaining event calendars, monitoring team productivity, and preparing statistical reports.