User Support Technician I - Anson Correctional Institution

Reporting to the Administrative Officer III at a multi custody female correctional facility, this position is responsible for all IT duties at Anson Correctional Institutional (multi custody female correctional facility) and Brown Creek Correctional Institution (minimum custody male correctional facility). Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Designing and reviewing internal and external infrastructure requirements, supporting voice, data, video, structured cabling, and other communication technologies.

2. Serving in a security-focused role, ensuring agency systems and assets are protected from unauthorized access, misuse, or destruction.

3. Performing the daily operations, installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of communication networks and related hardware and software.

4. Planning, coordinating, maintaining, and operating computer communication networks; installing and configuring computers, laptops, and peripheral devices; loading and updating software; and providing technical consultation, user support, and training.

5. Ordering all equipment relating to IT hardware such as printers, scanners, ink/toners, etc.

1. Requiring a working knowledge of a broad range of technologies to effectively support users’ technical needs.

2. Interacting with a diverse group of users and must demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills while utilizing a variety of technical resources to resolve issues. Complex technical problems are escalated to higher-level Technology Support Analysts or Technology Support Specialists as appropriate.

3. Possessing strong organizational skills and be able to maintain an up-to-date inventory of all equipment received and issued.

4. Performing these duties in support of any division or component of the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) and may require travel to various offices and facilities throughout the state.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the Minimum Education and Experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of providing hardware and software technical support., * Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license, * Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application., Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate degree in Computer Science OR an IT-related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND t wo years of experience in the field of technology related to the position’s role . Coursework in computer or information technology may be substituted year-for-year for the required experience ; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance

• Retirement plan, The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Salary Range : $56,772 - $85,159

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above .

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.

About Anson Correctional Institution

Anson Correctional Institution houses female offenders in medium and close custody housing units. Anson CI offers a wide variety of educational, vocational, and training programs. Correction Enterprises operates the offender packaging operation at Anson, a partnership with Union Supply Direct through the Prison Industry Enhancement Program (PIE). Family and friends can order a package of goods from a pre-approved shopping list to send to an offender. Orders are packaged by offenders and shipped quarterly.

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!