IT Technician II

About the role

The Information Technology Technician II is part of the information technology team that performs end user support activities. At this level of function, technicians provide help desk support for end users and provide technical support installing and configuring computer hardware and software programs.

Technicians II perform routine to moderately complex troubleshooting for hardware and software systems and may serve all levels of staff. This position is eligible for occasional telework.

What you will do

• Respond to help desk calls and e-mails, log problems, and work with the IT team to resolve simple to complex technology issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze help desk logs to minimize future issues.
• Create/maintain end user accounts and provide end user training as needed.
• Install operating system images, software and patches to workstations and mobile devices.
• Administer Group Policies for workstations and user profile configurations.
• Assist in troubleshooting and servicing audio video systems.
• Prepare and maintain the documentation and standard operating procedures and checklists for end users and other technicians.
• Provide support for remote access and mobile computing devices.
• Recommend hardware, equipment and software updates.
• Stay abreast of new information technology hardware, software and industry trends and make recommendations to management in keeping the court current with their technology needs.
• Routine travel throughout the district is required.
• Occasional travel outside of the district may be required.

Requirements

• The selected candidate will be subject to a full background investigation as a condition of permanent employment.
• Employment will be considered provisional until the background investigation is completed and a favorable employment suitability is determined.

Education

Bachelor's degree, or two-year degree in Computer Science or related field, from an accredited college, university or technical school.

How you will be evaluated

Applicants will be evaluated based on their submitted application documents, previous relevant work experience, education, and the required interview(s).

Documents you must provide

• INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Cover letter and resume Completed AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment Copy of most recent performance evaluation (If applicable) Copy of transcripts for a bachelor's degree and any advanced degree (Can be "Unofficial")

What to expect next

Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Additional information

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit is required.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

The court is not authorized to reimburse candidates for travel in connection with an interview or to pay relocation expenses to the selected candidate. Due to the volume of applications received, the U.S. Probation Office will contact only the most qualified applicants who will be invited for an interview.

Only those interviewed will receive notification when the vacancy is filled. The Probation Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. More than one position may be filled from this posting.

If a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Probation Chief may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without reposting the position.