Supervisor - Help Desk (Remote) - Maximus
Buffalo, NY 14201
About the Job
The Help Desk Supervisor is responsible for supervising technical professionals to meet or exceed defined performance metrics and fulfill service requests and resolve incidents related to end user systems and access to mission critical systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the activities and personnel associated with providing technical services to customers by identifying, prioritizing, and confirming resolution of reported problems with desktop, laptop, and networked systems.
- Ensure that all phases of desktop support, including installations, upgrades, software, hardware, operating systems, and operating system configuration issues, are properly coordinated, monitored, tracked, and resolved.
- Create and manage escalation procedures and ensures service levels are maintained.
- Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure resolution in a timely manner.
- Develop information technology projects and provide strategic management and objectives for the department.
- Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of help desk functions.
- Assess need for any system reconfigurations (minor or significant) based on request trends and make recommendations.
- Oversee development and dissemination of help sheets, usage guides, and FAQ lists for end users.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and administration of help desk staff training procedures and policies.
- Perform supervisory responsibilities including but not limited to the following: identify training needs and development opportunities for subordinates; develop work schedules and assign duties to subordinates to ensure efficiency; discuss job performance concerns with subordinates to identify causes and issues and works closely with the HR on resolving problems; evaluate subordinates' job performance and recommend appropriate personnel action; and ensure compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring non-exempt employees get the rest & meal breaks.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
Additional Requirements as per contract/client:
- Must Be Eligible to Obtain Government Clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must currently reside in the U.S.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must not be delinquent or in default on any federal student loans
- Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable clearance.
- Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education.
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.