IT User Support Technician III - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medical Center has multiple opportunities for IT User Support Technician III in Moreno Valley assigned to the Help Desk and Identity Access Team.
The department seeks IT User Support Technician III's who are self-motivated and have the ability to apply independent judgement when handling multiple urgent IT related matters that are critical for doctors and nurses working in fast paced hospital, clinic and/or medical offices. Duties include support of computers, laptops, printers, departmental applications and local area networks. The selected candidate will also research, plan, install, configure, maintain and upgrade desktop software, hardware and operating systems.
Competitive candidates will have experience working in a large enterprise environment; extensive IT-job related experience such as desktop imaging, project management, assigning/reviewing/reprioritizing tasks of staff, conducting training and experience working in a healthcare IT setting. Candidates who are familiar with Active Directory, Service Now, and/or help desk are encouraged to apply.
RUHS is a 24/7 facility and this position requires on call, weekends, and holidays.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System (RUHS) includes the 439-bed Medical Center in Moreno Valley, 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers and several primary and specialty clinics throughout Riverside County, and the departments of Behavioral and Public Health. RUHS has been the foundation of health care, community wellness and medical education in Riverside County for more than 100 years and employs about 6,000 team members.
We committed to delivering exceptional care through an integrated network of skilled and compassionate health care professionals who inspire hope, healing and wellness. At Riverside University Health System, our legacy of excellence is just the beginning of healthy future.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Receive, log, and route user calls for assistance or repair; monitor trouble call/resolution information; follow-up on and report aged calls to ensure timely response.
• May provide oversight, mentor, and delegate work to subordinate staff; may participate in the employee selection process and recommend corrective action.
• Repair, patch and provide network support to systems; support several sites and servers.
• Monitor and distribute work tickets to technicians; coordinate user support proper use of software and hardware; coordinate resolutions to desktop communication problems and remote systems connections; coach users in correcting reported problems; coordinate equipment deliveries, software licensing compliance and inventory control.
• Provide project oversight; evaluate and determine viability and compatibility of hardware and software with systems; make decisions for issues and act as escalation support when needed.
• Create and delete user accounts; maintain security by adding and removing users from security groups.
• Support users assisting with tablets, smartphones, laptops, printer models, network connectivity, scanners, and desktops; configure workstations; train users in access of Windows, Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, and voicemail; provide customer service via phone and remote support; implement hardware upgrades for new or existing office locations.
• Create, check status, and dial in services for cisco accounts; report failed data circuits and phone equipment to appropriate external vendor.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair software, hardware, and network malfunctions; add user home directories/group membership and modified user accounts; coordinate with other IT divisions to resolve problems relating to network and email issues.
• Inform and train users in equipment and software operation; analyze and make recommendations on response time, training design, user support needs, or customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and procedures; perform preventative maintenance and repair hardware.
• Research, evaluate, test hardware and software products, and systems solutions; install, configure, and test hardware and software; prepare reports or proposals for service.
• Carry out security administration by maintaining tables and adding, purging, and migrating users.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries, software licensing compliance, inventory, and asset control.
• Consult with users on re-engineering business processes and the use of technology, products, and services; develop and conduct training in operation and use of hardware and software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:Graduation from high school, possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. IT job-related course work from an accredited college, university, or trade school in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment is preferred.
And Required Experience: Four years of successful journey level IT job-related experience, one year of which included either lead person duties or technically advanced IT job-related work. (One year as an IT User Support Technician II will satisfy the one year of lead or technical advanced experience requirement.)
License: A valid California Driver's license may be required for field work duties.
Preferred experience with Active Directory, Service Now, and/or help desk.
Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and techniques used in the course of work for the IT User Support Technician series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices, applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; the principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval.
Ability to: Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees, and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Required IT-Related Skills:Determining user information needs; installing hardware and swapping out unit/components to meet repair needs; installing software and configuring workstations to established standards; use of Windows, GroupWise, Outlook, and voicemail.
Preferred IT-Related Skills:Installing, maintaining and repairing hardware through board level swap-out; installing software and tuning workstations for optimal performance; managing projects involving responsibility for establishing objectives, activities and timelines and completing the work in accordance with established guidelines; training or coaching others in the use of Windows, Outlook, voicemail, and standard office automation products; use of office automation tools including database query and reporting tools; use of help desk tools; use of PC/Network performance diagnostic and tuning tools.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Veterans' Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside or Department employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter at: acampos@rivco.org
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.