Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Oversees day-to-day IT service and supports operations, ensuring timely responses to user issues and requests;

• Serves as point of escalation for technical or service management issues unresolved at lower support levels;

• Monitors service delivery performance, ensuring compliance with service level expectations and quality standards;

• Supervises, coaches, and mentors IT support staff or service technicians, including setting priorities, assigning tasks, and evaluating performance;

• Guides professional development and training for assigned staff to improve technical proficiency and customer service skills;

• Develops, documents, and enforces IT service desk processes, including incident management, request fulfillment, escalation procedures, and change request workflows;

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains, implementing best practices for IT service management;

• Acts as liaison between IT leadership, other IT teams, and business units to align service delivery with organizational needs;

• Communicates regularly with stakeholders about service status, major incidents, and planned changes;

• Compiles and delivers reports on service performance, trends, and challenges to departmental leadership;

• Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for service desk activities and user satisfaction;

• Provides advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex issues beyond the scope of frontline technicians when required;

• Maintains familiarity with IT systems, applications, hardware, and networking environments used by Pima County departments.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in information technology computer science, management information systems (MIS), or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three (3) years of experience in IT support or service delivery roles INCLUDING one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Three (3) years with Pima County in an Information Technology Service Analyst II or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Qualifying education and 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 resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience in a supervisory or management capacity in a call center or help desk environment.

• Experience in a customer service role.

• Experience measuring performance against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Experience writing technical instructions and documenting processes.

• Experience providing functional training.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.     

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions must possess and maintain as a condition of employment the Terminal Operator for ACJIS certification. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The Information Technology Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity  - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, behind themselves and equipment alarams; Speaking Activity - in person and on a phone; Vision Activity - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth pereception and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.