Job Announcement: Technical Support Analyst Monday, February 2, 2026
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General Summary or Purpose
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Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
If you thrive on being the go-to tech wizard on solving computer problems and find customer service rewarding, this opportunity may be right for you.
This Technical Support Analyst I position assists with user computer hardware, printers, scanners, and software. This is a career ladder position with potential for advancement to level II and III positions.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Enjoys analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Easily engages and communicates with empathy when interacting with customers.
- Finds it rewarding to give the customer a good experience.
- Ability to learn quickly and desire to continuously learn.
- Aptitude with technology and relating technological aspects of the problems of the users.
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Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions
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Title of Immediate Supervisor: Deputy Director of Technology
Accountable For (Job Titles): None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Technical Support Analyst I is responsible for assisting users with computer hardware, printers, scanners, and software and acts as backup for application software support. The Technical Support Analyst I works closely with users and technicians to diagnose and fix desktop computer hardware and software problems and performs a variety of technical and specialized duties associated with the set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems associated with Windows work stations, security software, user access, networking problems, and the user software environment. technical software, and application support, and providing informational technology training and user technical support for a large user base on the court information systems and other information technology applications or systems.
This level differs from the Technical Support Analyst II in that the Technical Support Analyst I represents the entry level within the series having the essential training and skills to perform the basic essential functions of the job but may lack the experience in a court setting, extensive troubleshooting skills, hardware and software configuration, or to perform the full range or breadth of duties expected of a fully proficient Technical Support Analyst II.- Installs, maintains, and configures user Window computers and associated hardware.
- Installs and assists in the maintenance or workstations by installing applications, updating software, and troubleshooting network access problems across the Wide Area Network (WAN). Addresses problems and provides workstation phone support through the help desk system.
- Identifies and resolves user printing or scanning problems without or with assistance from other IT staff.
- Researches new applications, hardware, or other technology-related items.
- Creates and maintains self-help technical documents. Prepares user manuals and technical manuals for computer usage within the court system.
- Maintains user accounts for Windows network, email, SQL, and help desk applications.
- Provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users on hardware and software systems.
- Performs other duties of a comparable level or type or as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications & Certification or Licensing Requirements
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Requires an associate's degree. Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the major responsibilities and essential functions may be substituted for the degree and experience requirements.
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. -
Knowledge, Skill, & Physical Requirements
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Knowledge Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of the fundamentals, principles, practices, and operational practices of computer and networking operations.
- Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, practices, and trends of information technology and hardware trends.
- Basic knowledge of the court system, its functions, and court administrative policies and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server, SQL server, SMS server, and Internet Information Server operations.
- Knowledge of general business applications and software typically used by personnel including word processing, spreadsheet packages, anti-virus programs, backup software, etc.
- General diagnostic skills to isolate technical or software issues and work toward resolution.
Skill Requirements:
- Skilled in troubleshooting, installing, and resolving technical problems with operating system applications on user computers.
- Skill in interpersonal communication and in establishing working relationships with end users, department personnel, and state and other court personnel.
- Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
- Skilled in resolving connectivity problems and printing problems on the court systems.
- Skilled in maintaining and updating technical documentation required.
- Skilled in explaining and presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel in dealing with troubleshooting issues or in making formal presentations.
- Skilled in utilizing the help desk incident tracking system software and recording/monitoring all user calls for technical assistance.
Physical Requirements:
- The essential functions of the job typically require: grasping, sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requiements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
- Work is performed in a comfortable office work environment.
- Employee is subject to some travel in the performance of the job. Employees has control over travel schedule and can adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions.
- Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Light Work: Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
View the complete job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ndcourts/jobs/5220932/technical-support-analyst-i-bismarck?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs