Computer Associate (Software)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Note: Only those serving in the permanent civil service title of Computer Associate (Software) will be considered.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Senior Desktop Engineer in the Bureau of Technology Development and Systems (BTDS), reporting directly to the Desktop Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of desktop infrastructure and end user support. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Provide white-glove customer service over the phone, by email, and in person.

- This position will interface with all levels of FDNY Personnel and will work closely with Technical Support Center, Asset Management, Mobility Unit, vendors and other technical teams...

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and one year of satisfactory full-time computer software experience in computer systems development and analysis, applications programming, database administration, maintenance and support, systems programming, data communications, mainframe development, mobile development, web development and design; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory full-time computer software experience as described in "1" above; or

3. Education and or/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in "2" above on the basis that 60 semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. In addition, 24 semester credits from an accredited college or graduate school in computer science or a related field, or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Valid Driver’s License. - Extensive technical knowledge in desktop hardware, system imaging, and hardware/software troubleshooting. - Must be proficient in ticketing and asset management tool systems such as ServiceNow. - Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Experience working in or supporting public safety or government environments.