Service Desk Technician

Those candidates who possess a PERMANENTCOMPUTER ASSOCIATE (TECHNICAL SUPPORT) title are strongly encouraged to apply.

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

Monitor and Manage Service Now Help Desk tickets and E-mails in a timely manner. Provide Helpdesk/desktop support for hardware and software computer systems and peripherals.

Support and set up audio/visual equipment, computers, and Laptops in several conference rooms, training rooms and Auditorium. Assist with IMAC's (Installs, Moves, Adds, & Changes) with the computer systems and peripherals for all DYCD staff at the 2 Lafayette St. and 123 William St. locations. Monitor, Update, and complete Service Now Service Desk Tickets submitted by the DYCD staff. Provide Remote Desktop and Laptop support for DYCD staff participating in the Hybrid Work from Home Program.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience, in mainframe computer, mid-range computer, LAN or WAN computer environments and or local desktop support; or"

2.An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or

3.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience, as described in "1" above; or

4.Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college or university, for six months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

College Majors: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Hardware/Software Repair, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Microsoft Applications and Programming

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.