Lead Technology Support Specialist

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor Technology Support Services this position coordinates and manages complex work and supervises assigned staff in the Technology Help Desk and/or the Technology Repair Shop. Work involves overseeing all aspects of technology-related customer service and/or coordinating and managing the daily activities related to repairing district computer equipment and managing large-scale computer deployments from a central location. Position trains and provides technical guidance and assistance to assigned Technology staff and gathers data and performance metrics for reporting and budgeting purposes

Essential Duties

1. Supervises the daily activities of Technology staff assigned to the Technology Help Desk and/or Technology Repair Shop

2. Monitors the Technology Work Order System prioritizes workload and reallocates resources as necessary to ensure compliance with established service-level agreements (SLAs).

3. Develops and implements streamlined logistical processes related to the efficient operation of an enterprise-level IT help desk and/or depot repair facility.

4. Coordinates with the Technology Logistics Analyst and site-based TSS staff to receive inventory configure and deploy large quantities of technology devices.

5. Deploys repairs upgrades and enhances hardware software peripherals and other technology-related components and equipment in a computing environment with more than 30000 devices.

6. Manages a team of technicians responsible for all warranty and non-warranty repairs on a computer inventory valued at more than $16 million.

7. Oversees a team of technicians in a help desk environment that processes more than 30000 work orders annually.

8. Designs and implements large-scale computer deployment projects involving the upgrade and/or replacement of more than 7000 computers annually.

9. Maintains records and prepares necessary statistics and reports related to the operation of the Technology Help Desk and/or Technology Repair Shop.

10. Serves on committees and participates in the development of tactical and strategic goals for the Technology Department.

11. Highly skilled in the use of tools and equipment employed in diagnosing and troubleshooting technology issues.

12. Trains orients and provides technical guidance to assigned Technology Support Specialist staff.

13. Conforms to all departmental procedures and policies.

14. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field and considerable related computer and network support experience to include experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education and experience to include industry certifications that provide the noted knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential duties. Must possess the ability to coordinate technology support operations; supervise train and evaluate the work of assigned technical staff. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the operation and repair and the principles and practices used in the configuration installation testing and maintenance of computer systems operating systems collaborative applications printers interactive white boards display projectors and printers (experience with Dell computers Microsoft operating and application systems Hewlett Packard printers and SMART technologies is highly desirable); understanding of network topologies network designs Ethernet based networks; understanding of the Microsoft Server systems Active Directory DHCP Group Policy DNS services Google and iOS mobile operating systems. Must possess excellent supervisory customer relations time management and communication skills. Must possess excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose/resolve system problems. Must possess excellent skills in the use of the instruments and tools of the trade. Must possess the ability to interpret and apply complex technical manuals and reference materials. Must possess the ability to prioritize tasks in order of importance; direct efforts of other specialists; work independently and as a team member; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental peers departmental technicians and specialist and all customers served. Must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record.

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