IT Technical Support Manager

CITY OF EL PASO, TX
El Paso, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 03, 2025
  • Salary: $81,030.00 - $137,590.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Job Description

    Requirements

    MOS CODES: None

    Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Information Technology or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible technical experience within a help desk and/or IT support service environment, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.

    Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

    Special Requirements : Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check within the first six months of appointment and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and/or termination of employment; Felony convictions, Felony deferred adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor deferred adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor convictions, or open arrest warrants for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and family violence convictions.

    General Purpose

    Under general direction, manages and oversees the day-to-day operations of the IT Tier II operations support, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Manages the Information Technology asset management system(s).

    Typical Duties

    Managing a team of technical support specialists. Involves: Providing support for desktop computers, laptops, peripherals, mobile devices, surveillance systems, access control, software installations, and related areas. Ensures all hardware, software, and peripheral devices are operating on the most current released versions, and that updates and equipment are fully tested before implementation.

    Coordinate and prioritize the resolution of IT support requests and incidents, ensuring timely and efficient response times. Involves: Establish and maintain incident and problem management processes to effectively respond to and resolve IT issues. Coordinate with technical teams to investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent future incidents. Ensure that incidents are properly identified, prioritized, resolved, and documented. Ensure that requests are handled in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintain high levels of customer service quality and availability. Track and analyze trends in Support Services requests and generate statistical reports. Assess the need for systems reconfigurations based on trends and make recommendations to department leadership.

    Oversee the development of information technology strategic goals and objectives provided by departments. Involves: Coordinate and manage various special and recurring projects maintaining project timelines. Developing and optimizing technical support processes to meet goals and KPIs. Communicate IT service performance, project updates, and upcoming changes to stakeholders. Collaborate with senior management to allocate resources effectively. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to resolve issues, optimize service delivery, and implement cost-effective solutions to improve overall IT support services.

    Manage, control, and oversee assets. Involves: Reviewing vendor contracts, reporting inventory, and investigating missing or unaccounted-for assets. Ensuring all items and serial numbers are tagged, recorded, signed for, and checked for damages or issues. Performs periodic audits of the asset management system(s) to verify accuracy and take appropriate action to correct any discrepancies. Conducting audits, security assurance compliance, and validation of assets. Directs processes for the receipt, disposition, tracking, refresh, and retirement and/or disposal of all incoming equipment, validates shipments, and updates the IT asset inventory database(s). Utilizing an asset management software system or database to scan and log all technology assets received, maintain accurate inventory, and update asset assignments throughout the asset lifecycle. Develop and implement process improvements. Involves: Development and distribution of hardware and software metrics and inventory reports to assist management in budget and purchase decision-making. Identifies and determines opportunities for process improvement and contributes to the development of processes and procedures.

    Manage budget expenditures. Involves: Analyze project budget reports to calculate support services expenses. Review plans with various technology subject matter experts, attend meetings, and provide direction to all team members throughout the project life-cycle. Identify and resolve problems and integrate review schedules.

    Supervise assigned subordinates. Involves: Scheduling, assigning, instructing, guiding checking, and evaluating work. Arranging for or engaging in employee training and development. Enforcing personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe work practices. Counseling, motivating, and maintaining harmonious working relationships among subordinates. Recommending staffing and employee status changes.

    General Information

    For complete job specification, click here .

    Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

    Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

    Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

    A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

    To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

    Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

    Determined by agreement

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of El Paso
    • City of El Paso

    THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

    • Competitive wages
    • Pension Plans
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
    • Health Savings Account
    • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
    • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

    Mission:

    Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

    Vision:

    Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

    Values:

    Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

    THE COMMUNITY

    Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
    El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

    El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

    Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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