IT Help Desk Support

Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly motivated IT Help Desk Support specialist to serve as an addition to our 3-person IT department. This person will support an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and operations employees working across nine physical offices. This position will focus on help desk requests and supporting end users, but there is an opportunity to be involved in all aspects of our IT needs from desktop support to network and systems administration. The IT Help Desk Support will generally work regular business hours; however, some weekend and evening work may occasionally be necessary. Some overnight travel to other offices is occasionally required. This position will work 5 days/week in-person in our Berkeley office and will report to our Berkeley-based IT Manager.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing desktop/network support to all employees at both local and remote offices.
• Configuring and installing desktop and laptop computer systems and applications within the company.
• Resolving technical issues related to network interruptions.
• Creating training materials pertaining to computer troubleshooting and usage.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing hardware problems, sometimes using remote access tools.
• Assisting in the ongoing maintenance and future planning needs of the company’s desktop environment.
• Monitoring the performance of the company’s desktop infrastructure and making suggestions for improving efficiency.
• Documenting and maintaining IT inventory.
• Assisting with server and network maintenance.

Qualified applicants should possess:

• 2 years of desktop support/network experience.
• Demonstrated experience with prioritizing requests and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent follow-through and customer service skills.
• Experience installing and configuring computer systems and applications in an enterprise environment.
• Proven ability to offer high-level desktop support in an enterprise environment.
• Comfort working in and assisting others through remote access.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Administrative tools such as SharePoint Exchange and Entra .
  
• Experience working with Windows 11.
• General understanding of networking technology (i.e., firewall, routers, switches).
• Experience with any of the following softwares is a plus: AutoCAD and BIM 360; Windows Server and Active Directory; Unifi products; Intune/Autopilot; any ticketing system.
• Able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
• Able to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation.
• We encourage applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

Compensation and Application:

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt, in-person position in Berkeley, CA.
• The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is in the $26.50-$31/hour range.
• Full-time, non-exempt position with a competitive compensation package including Paid Time Off, a 401(k) plan, full health and dental care, employee ownership under our Employee Stock Ownership Program (after entry criteria are met), and paid professional development.
• Please submit a one-page resume and written response to the prompt question. Only applications with a resume and prompt response will be considered.
• We request that you do not use AI tools in preparing your written response. We do not use AI screening for applicants and ask that you offer us the same respect.
• Applications must be submitted through the website submission portal. Position will remain open until filled.
• At this time, the company is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Interview Process:

Video Interview (30 minutes)

Panel Video Interview (60 minutes)

In-Person Interview (60 minutes)

Reference Check

Offer

About Stillwater Sciences:

Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 130 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork.

Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. Stillwater is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@stillwatersci.com.