Entry Level Technical Support Specialist Jobs

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The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Job Description

The Technical Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting desktop, mobile, endpoint management, and automotive diagnostic technologies used by Department of Fleet Services (DFS) staff. The position provides first- and second-level technical support for hardware, software, connectivity, user access, and device-related issues. Responsibilities also include supporting Microsoft Intune, Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), Group Policy, Microsoft 365, Windows devices, and specialized Fleet diagnostic technologies, while assisting with device deployments, basic scripting, technical documentation, IT projects, and implementation of reliable technology solutions.

Essential Functions

• Must be resourceful, self-motivated, and able to take initiative while working independently or as part of a team.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced hardware, software, networking, mobile device, and vehicle diagnostic hardware/software issues.
• Support and administer Windows endpoints using Microsoft Intune, including device enrollment, application deployment, configuration, compliance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform user, computer, group, and device administration within Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Assist with Group Policy (GPO) troubleshooting, testing, and implementation for Fleet devices and users.
• Utilize basic PowerShell scripting and command-line tools for user/device management, reporting, troubleshooting, and repetitive administrative tasks.
• Support Windows 10/11 deployments, updates, patching, device replacements, and technology lifecycle management.
• Follow DFS IT practices, including TDX – Team Dynamix, technical documentation, asset tracking, software licensing, and established IT procedures.
• Support specialized Fleet technology, including vehicle diagnostic laptops, tablets, diagnostic applications, and related hardware.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system/application, authentication, connectivity, and access-related issues and coordinate with Citywide IT when necessary.
• Assist with IT projects, technology deployments, system upgrades, and coordination with outside vendors.
• Maintain effective communication with DFS staff, management, vendors, and Citywide IT professionals and respond promptly to customer and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing network and application support services to end users
• Experience Administering Microsoft based systems as a shared responsibility, Active Directory, GPOs, and related enterprise management systems
• Experience working in a large government agency preferred.
• Ability to complete a successful background check upon hire.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the IT Director.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Working or basic knowledge of:

• Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments
• Microsoft 365 / Office 365
• Microsoft Intune and endpoint management
• Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Group Policy (GPO)
• Basic PowerShell scripting and task automation
• User, group, computer, and device administration
• Application deployment, patching, and device compliance
• Basic networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet
• Hardware, software, mobile devices, and vehicle diagnostic technology support
• IT asset management, software licensing, and technical documentation

Additional Information

Salary Range: $61,000-$71,000

Salary Range cannot exceed $71,000

Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and a resume.

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

The successful applicant will be required to submit to a fingerprint background check per CJIS policy.

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• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
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The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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