Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV522: Helpdesk Analyst Senior

Helpdesk Analyst Senior

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV522
5
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
22.81 - 28.64 - 36.01 USD Hourly
$22.81 - $28.64 - $36.01
$47,444.80 - $59,571.20 - $74,900.80

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Helpdesk Analyst performs various technical tasks to support a specific technology area. The Senior Helpdesk Analyst troubleshoots and resolves system and application support issues related to computer hardware and software. Acts as a Lead Analyst for a team that handles customer support requests. Carries out advanced technical work using specialized skills and independent judgment. May lead project teams or offer expertise in areas like user requirements, feasibility studies, system design, testing, and implementation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides first-level support for requests and helps staff with desktop, peripheral, telecommunication, audiovisual, and related technology issues. Uses and updates maintenance logs and tools to create trouble tickets and track service requests. Gathers information from users to identify the issue's location, determine its severity, and either resolve it or escalate it to higher-level IT staff.
  • Serves as project lead on various system upgrades and maintenance.
  • Researches new technologies and makes recommendations.
  • Develops, documents and trains others on IT systems and best practice procedures.
  • Mentors and trains team members to help develop and improve knowledge, skills and performance.
  • Provides leadership by disseminating information, providing feedback, advising and coaching.
  • Coordinates with other Technology Services teams as necessary to ensure excellent service.
  • Reviews work product of entry and intermediate positions to ensure adherence to policies, department procedures, and best operational and security practices.
  • Provides work direction, problem resolution, and training to other technical support personnel as needed.
  • Performs routine system support duties such as monitoring or adding users/devices, modifying user profiles, re-setting passwords and performing regular file maintenance; sets up basic user access permissions consistent with the County’s policies and procedures; documents all changes and revisions.
  • Informs management of existing or potential production problems; maintains problem logs; communicates with higher-level staff regarding documentation, testing and scheduling concerns; communicates production or testing problems to user departments and keeps them apprised of schedule changes.
  • Provides after hours technology support as assigned.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of work experience as a first or second responder performing set-ups, maintenance, or monitoring of an information system including network, operating systems, and user applications.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
  • Compliance with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Completion of FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
  • Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment but occasionally requires travel to other locations.
  • Work environments may include noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces. Occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.

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