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Help Desk Agent (On-call)(2887)
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What they do
A Help Desk Technician or Analyst provides technical support to computer users. Handles customer inquiries and works to resolve technical issues with computer hardware, software or networks. Provides customer support by phone, email, live chat or with screen sharing. May refer customers with complex system or application problems for more advanced technical support. Tracks help requests using a ticketing system.
$56,630 / year median in Maryland
-7% projected decline
Job Description
PSI Pax, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Help Desk Agent (On-Call) to support our government customer in Patuxent River, MD.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide Tier 1 technical assistance to computer program users.
- Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically.
- Provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word-processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
- Follow all processes and procedures related to call handling, call escalation, data capturing, closure and follow up procedures.
- Communicate with customers to provide status, feedback, or general information regarding their request or inquiry for service.
- Resolve incidents or requests as required.
- Conduct customer satisfaction call backs and record results.
- Attend ongoing Government-provided knowledge transfer and training sessions.
- Stay abreast of all changes in standard operating procedures.
- Utilize the Knowledge Management System to assist with call resolution.
- Attend team meetings as required. Required Qualifications
- Must be able to attend an on-site four (4) week training program at NAS PAX River.
- Less than three (3) years of experience performing work related to the functions in the job description.
- Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include night shifts, weekends, and some holiday shifts.
- Open availability to accommodate surge, fill in for absentees, and other duties within the Tier 1 agent tasks as required.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of customer service.
- Good interpersonal, Problem-solving, and Time management skills.
- Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality.
- Ability to conduct research into PC and software issues and products as required.
- Eligibility to pass the required Government background check and obtain a public trust level Clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
Preferential consideration for applicants who have:- A current, active Non-NISP Clearance, Public Trust or higher-level US clearance