What are the responsibilities and job description for the Help Desk Support IV position at The Exchange?
Job Description
Monitors and manipulates the operation of escalated routine administration tasks and events associated with the IT Help Desk, providing support to end users on a variety of issues. These tasks may include, but are not limited to resolving escalated problems, administering the standards and guidelines related to the support of the IT Help Desk. Monitors the performance of network hardware and software, and application servers for stability and efficiency, making adjustments as needed. Serves as third level support and lead technician for non-routine and major events and incidents by identifying, researching and resolving issues. Responds to telephone calls and email requests for IT Help Desk operational support. Maintains SOPs for the IT Help Desk process, creating new SOPs when needed. Trains and coordinates with other IT staff as needed. Provides management reports on the IT Help Desk process as needed. Competent in handling the work of the IT Help Desk. Safeguards physical access to Exchange restricted data, processes and services.
Job Grade
4
Job Tier
2
Career Area
Information Technology
Supervisor
No
Job Qualifications
Four years of experience in computer technical support.
Or
Bachelor's degree in information technology and two years of experience in computer technical support.
Degree (one Of)
Resolves problems that are unable to be resolved with first or second contact with customer.
Trains lower level help desk support technicians.
Serves as lead technician.
Creates Standard Operating Procedures based upon known problems.
Provides management reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Challenges
24x7 work environment supporting Exchange operations, which requires either shift work, on call, and/or after hours project work and may include holidays, and weekends
IT environment is constantly changing demanding quick solutions and evolving skills
IT position located at HQ
IT position - there may be some TDY associated with this IT work
Job Type
Management
Number of Positions Remaining
1
03-Jul-2026
Monitors and manipulates the operation of escalated routine administration tasks and events associated with the IT Help Desk, providing support to end users on a variety of issues. These tasks may include, but are not limited to resolving escalated problems, administering the standards and guidelines related to the support of the IT Help Desk. Monitors the performance of network hardware and software, and application servers for stability and efficiency, making adjustments as needed. Serves as third level support and lead technician for non-routine and major events and incidents by identifying, researching and resolving issues. Responds to telephone calls and email requests for IT Help Desk operational support. Maintains SOPs for the IT Help Desk process, creating new SOPs when needed. Trains and coordinates with other IT staff as needed. Provides management reports on the IT Help Desk process as needed. Competent in handling the work of the IT Help Desk. Safeguards physical access to Exchange restricted data, processes and services.
Job Grade
4
Job Tier
2
Career Area
Information Technology
Supervisor
No
Job Qualifications
Four years of experience in computer technical support.
Or
Bachelor's degree in information technology and two years of experience in computer technical support.
Degree (one Of)
- BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Preferred
- PCS Not Authorized/LSP Not Authorized
- Ability to monitor, restart batch schedules and ensure that the batch cycle is completed in a timely manner.
- Familiar with back-up and restore procedures, system monitoring for performance issues.
- Responds to taking calls, identify, escalate, and report on system problems.
- Experience using IWS IBM Scheduler to manage batch jobs.
Resolves problems that are unable to be resolved with first or second contact with customer.
Trains lower level help desk support technicians.
Serves as lead technician.
Creates Standard Operating Procedures based upon known problems.
Provides management reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Challenges
24x7 work environment supporting Exchange operations, which requires either shift work, on call, and/or after hours project work and may include holidays, and weekends
IT environment is constantly changing demanding quick solutions and evolving skills
IT position located at HQ
IT position - there may be some TDY associated with this IT work
Job Type
Management
Number of Positions Remaining
1
03-Jul-2026