Specialist - Technology Support Analyst

• Provides customer support to both technical and non-technical customers, and proactively follows-up to ensure complete resolution

• Translates technical information effectively for non-technical personnel to ensure understanding

• Works independently or as part of a team to identify and resolve issues with Chromebooks, Windows devices, printers, copiers, and application administration

• Performs through root-cause analysis on support incidents, ensuring all issues are properly identified and documented; Elevates complex issues as required

• Provides support for audio/visual (A/V) equipment, including speakers, projectors, microphones, lighting, and sound boards

• Provides support for classroom technology, including interactive boards, document cameras, and A/V connections

• Manages imaging, software installations, and general repairs for Windows devices

• Maintains accountability of all applicable hardware assets in the assigned location

• Performs other related duties as assigned

This position has no budgetary responsibility.

This position has no formal policy-setting responsibilities, but may inform supervisors of various technology functions, issues, and trends.

Prepares reports as requested by supervisor

Utilizes a personal computer, general office equipment, and equipment related to Technology Services

This position has frequent contact with Principals, staff, students, and vendors in order to answer questions, provide information, and resolve problems. Other contacts include supervisors, Division of Technology Services staff, and other Central Office staff.

Takes direction from team lead supervisor and assists team lead supervisor in supporting team area schools. This is not a supervisory position.

This position requires independent decision-making to assist employees with any technology-related issue and seeks supervisor’s advice or guidance in unusual situations.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal indoor levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Entails movement and placement of computer peripherals, must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

The employee regularly works in an office or school environment.  The noise level will vary, but is typically quiet to moderate.  Normal precautions of working around electronic equipment must be exercised at all times.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical personnel

• Considerable knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripherals

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve typical hardware and software issues independently

Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities; Valid Virginia Driver’s License; This position requires the incumbent to drive. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation

• State Police Criminal History Investigation

• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

• Tuberculosis Screening/Test