IT User Support Technician lll

The Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) department has an opportunity for two IT User Support Technician III (UST III) positions to support Customer Field Services in Riverside. The UST III serves as a senior technical resource, providing advanced desktop and field support across a large, distributed enterprise environment. This role requires proven expertise in troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues, as well as guiding users on operating systems and departmental applications across tablets, smartphones, laptops, and desktops. The position acts as an escalation point for complex technical and customer service challenges, ensuring timely resolution and recommending process improvements to enhance service delivery. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and training junior staff, creating clear documentation, and supporting Windows systems and associated peripherals. The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT professional with deep technical knowledge of Windows, Active Directory, and network connectivity, combined with strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues efficiently. They demonstrate exceptional customer service, clear and concise communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization. Highly adaptable and detail-oriented, they proactively identify opportunities for improvement, maintain thorough documentation for technical and end-user audiences, and thrive in a leadership role. Familiarity with RCIT's organizational structure and supported departments is highly desirable. The initial schedule for this position will be 9/80. The IT User Support Technician III is the lead level classification in the IT User Support Technician series. Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment. Meet the Team! The Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) department provides information technology services to County departments and agencies and is entrusted with managing and safeguarding the County's enterprise and mission-critical solutions and infrastructure. RCIT is committed to cultivating a collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters best of breed solutions with a focus on problem-solving to deliver quality products and services to our customers.

• 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.

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.

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.)

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, Outlook, and voicemail.

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.

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.

Other Requirements License:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department is required for positions within the Riverside County Information Technology Department.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires moving and lifting towers, printers and monitors and getting low to the ground to pull, install or relocate wires.

Physical Exposures :

Potential high heat, rain, dusty, and windy conditions. Possible proximity to caged animals. For questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.