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Deputy Director of Parks ITT Service Desk
- DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
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Job Description
- This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Certified IT Administrator (LAN/WAN) civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title.
Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of ITT Customer Engagement, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, serve as both a leader and a hands-on contributor for Parks ITT Service Desk, driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Function as contingent Service Desk staff during peak demand or staff shortages.
- Serve as a technical resource in the diagnosis and correction of computer, software, telephone, printer, and peripheral hardware problems.
- Serve as a point of escalation to address customer concerns and prioritize workflow when appropriate among the service desk agents. Ensure effective communication during outages.
- Diagnose trends using ServiceNow incident data to identify recurring issues and recommend problem records.
- Oversee phone line availability, call queue flow, and ticket assignment within ServiceNow ITSM and Cisco Finesse.
- Ensure incidents, requests, and outages are accurately logged, categorized, prioritized, and routed using ServiceNow workflows.
- Manage the full incident trajectory in ServiceNow from intake through resolution or escalation.
- Lead major incident coordination, ensuring timely escalation and stakeholder notification.
- Perform advanced ServiceNow ITSM administration and reporting.
- Create and develop scripts to be used by call center agents. Implement customer service best practices to improve user experience and satisfaction.
- Contribute to and maintain ServiceNow Knowledge Base (KB) articles and self-service resources.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to service desk agents. Mentor, coach, and develop staff to improve skills and performance.
- Analyze support trends to recommend automation, process enhancements, and training.
- Collaborate with other ITT teams to streamline support processes, improve service delivery, and foster a supportive, solutions-oriented environment.
- Implement and enforce ITIL-aligned processes within ServiceNow (Incident, Request, Knowledge, Problem).
- Serve as Xerox EPM Liaison.
- Liaise with other city agencies and vendors providing support contracts, particularly (but not limited to) OTI and NYC Cyber Command.
Work Location: Arsenal West, Manhattan
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 774798.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
- Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
CERTIFIED IT ADMINISTRATOR (LA - 13652
Minimum Qualifications
Professional/vendor certification(s) in local area network administration that is required for the position to be filled. In addition, all candidates must have the following:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and two years of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) experience in local area network and/or wide area network planning, design, configuration, installation, implementation, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, and security management; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) information technology experience of which at least 2 years must have been as described in "1" or
3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Education may be substituted for experience on the basis that 30 undergraduate semester credits from an accredited college is equivalent to 6 months of experience. A master’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college may be substitute for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least one year of satisfactory (not classroom based) full-time information technology experience as described in "1" above.
Note: In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: Incumbents may be required to update existing and/or obtain additional professional industry-standard certification(s) for current and future technical environments(s) in which they may be assigned to work, as determined by the employing agency.
Preferred Skills
1. At least five years of IT Service Desk and ServiceNow experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or management role. 2. Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills. 3. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to handle high-pressure situations. 4. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. 5. Proficiency with the Parks network and applications, Microsoft Windows 10/11, Microsoft M365, Power Platform. 6. Demonstrated experience using ServiceNow as a primary ITSM platform. 7. Strong understanding of ITIL practices as implemented in ServiceNow. 8. Experience with presenting ideas in user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users. 9. Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary. 10. A driver's license valid in New York State and familiarity with the five boroughs.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Technology, Data & Innovation
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000