New York Power Authority

IT Digital Support Specialist

New York Power Authority • $75K — $94K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree required with minimum 4 years of directly related experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
  • Certifications may be required to meet energy industry regulations.
  • Proven ITIL process and ticketing system experience (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).
  • Strong end-user OS support experience (Windows, MacOS).

Responsibilities

  • Provide desktop, mobile, infrastructure, and application management IT services.
  • Monitor IT compliance with established standards and processes.
  • Utilize metrics and KPIs to enhance IT service delivery.
  • Support and improve ITIL processes including Change and Incident Management.
  • Edit and maintain ITSM workflow and procedure documents.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of the IT Service Catalog.
  • Assist with testing and implementing new systems.

Benefits

  • Training and support for skill enhancement.
  • Opportunity for professional development in IT service management.
  • Work in a collaborative environment that encourages innovative solutions.
  • Exposure to a variety of IT support scenarios across the organization.
Full Job Description
Summary

The NYPA IT Service Desk provides comprehensive daily support for all resources related to the activities, services, technologies, and products delivered by the IT organization. This includes troubleshooting technical issues, offering expert guidance on system changes and enhancements, fulfilling service requests, and training and supporting technology users across the enterprise.

The IT Digital Support Specialist serves as a senior technical resource, delivering advanced support and ensuring an exceptional IT service experience for end users. This role leverages extensive IT support expertise to resolve complex technical problems, enhance service desk operations, and improve overall organizational efficiency. Key responsibilities include monitoring critical systems to maintain continuous IT service availability and providing expert, high quality technical assistance to internal users.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide IT Services including desktop, mobile, infrastructure, application management.
  • Assist in monitoring compliance with IT standards and processes.
  • Leverage established metrics and KPIs to continually assist in improving IT service delivery.
  • Assist in the operation, support, and improvement of NYPA ITIL processes such as: Change Management, Configuration/Inventory Management, Incident and Problem Management, and Request Fulfilment.
  • Assist in publishing and maintaining ITSM related processes workflows and procedure documents.
  • Support in improving the IT Service Catalog.
  • Assist with the testing and implementation of new systems.
  • Function as backup to other roles within the department
  • Support rotational after-hours on-call support.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experienced in following ITIL processes, procedures including ticketing systems (like ServiceNow, Remedy, etc).
  • Experience supporting end-user Operating Systems (Windows, MacOS)
  • Experience supporting M365 products, including SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, etc.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Skilled in understanding and managing risks appropriately.
  • Experience with end-user compute devices and peripherals (laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, and mobile device configuration).
  • Strong aptitude to learn and adapt to new technologies, methods, processes, and procedures.
  • Experience in supporting software applications, Active Directory, and Remote Desktop Tools.


Education, Experience and Certifications

Minimum Education/Experience:
  • Associate's degree required with minimum 4 years of directly related experience preferred.
  • May require certifications and licensures needed to meet Energy industry, federal, state, or local regulations.


Preferred Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with minimum 2 years of experience in Information Technology field preferred.


Physical Requirements

  • Depending on the position, may be required to travel to other NYPA sites.
  • Will be required to lift and move items weighing up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
  • Considerable bending and crawling may be required in hardware installations.
  • Roles may subject to extreme workloads and after hours support as needed.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $75,000 - $94,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Disclaimer: NYPA accepts a standard 12-month F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa for certain roles. However, please be advised that NYPA is not an E-Verify employer, and as such, we are ineligible to support the F-1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) OPT extension (24-month add-on).

About New York Power Authority

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a public power organization that provides electricity to customers throughout New York State. The organization was established in 1931 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York. NYPA operates a large fleet of power plants, including hydroelectric, natural gas, and oil-fired facilities. The organization also operates a transmission and distribution system that delivers electricity to customers across the state. NYPA is committed to promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, and has implemented a number of programs to help customers reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Learn more about New York Power Authority
Size
1,900 employees
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Founded
1931

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