IT CUSTOMER SUPPORT SPECIALIST I/II

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Information Technology Department is seeking a qualified IT Customer Support Specialist I/II to provide front-line technical and customer support for internal staff and external customers across six County departments. This role responds to telephone and help desk requests related to enterprise software applications (including permitting, licensing, and case management systems), desktop operating systems, and common office productivity tools.

The IT Customer Support Specialist I/II analyzes issues, provides guidance and problem resolution, escalates complex requests as needed, and documents activity using call tracking and ticketing systems, contributing to efficient and reliable technology services Countywide.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

IT Customer Support Specialist I: $26.00 - $38.46 Hourly
IT Customer Support Specialist II: $28.15 - $41.52 Hourly
The IT Customer Support Specialist I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to IT Customer Support Specialist II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Customer Support Specialist I - Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree with major course work in computer science, information systems or a field related to the work AND two (2) years of full-time experience which involved the use of telecommunications or personal computers and various standard software applications. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Customer Support Specialist II - In addition to the above: Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience providing hardware and software problem resolution and technical support to telecommunications and/or computer customers.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Responds to telephone calls for assistance from customers regarding computer or telecommunication hardware and/or software problems.
• Places orders for service with contracted telecommunications vendors, including telephone, fax, and modem lines, dedicated circuits and ISDN lines.
• Ensures users have needed telephone and wireless systems and features.
• Analyzes and evaluates possible solutions to problems.
• Advises customers regarding problem resolution and directs customers to take specific actions to define and resolve such problems.
• Sends on-site assistance for problem resolution when the situation cannot be resolved over the telephone.
• Logs and tracks calls for support and prepares periodic or special reports regarding activities and highlighting problem trends.
• Provides technical assistance to County employees regarding the use and operation of a wide variety of computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment.
• Performs security administration by resetting passwords, creating, moving, and disabling user accounts for network operating systems and software applications.
• Prepares written documentation and instructions for customer use in an operational setting.
• Notifies systems development staff or vendor support staff when equipment maintenance or repair is apparently required.
• Reviews periodicals, product and system documentation and other written materials to maintain and update knowledge regarding hardware and software used by County customers.
• Maintains a library of such information for departmental use.
• Proofreads and edits technical and non-technical materials prepared by others.
• May develop training materials and exercises; revises and updates curricula as required.
• May perform desktop publishing activities in publishing newsletters, creating brochures, writing user manuals or other related special projects.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains files and may perform a variety of general office support work related to the activities of the unit.
• Uses standard office equipment and variety of computer hardware and software in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 1/13/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

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• Clark County

• 702-455-4565

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