Computer Specialist

The Oswego County Department of Information Technology has an immediate opening for a Computer Specialist to provide Help Desk support and training for computer system users, computer maintenance and troubleshooting, operating system, browser, email and other desktop software support, support of peripheral devices such as printers and scanners, and basic networking/connectivity tasks and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information resource management, computer information systems, or related field;
• ORBachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of microcomputer equipment, which shall have involved programming and systems analysis activities, local area network administration and the installation, maintenance and use of software;
• OR Associate's degree in computer science, information resource management, computer information systems, or related field and two (2) years of experience as described above;
• ORAssociate's degree and three (3) years of experience as described above.
• Special Requirement
• Possession of a valid U.S. State driver’s license at time of appointment, possession of a NYS Driver's license within 6 months of appointment.
• Maintenance of license required throughout the course of employment.
• This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam through the HELP Program.
• Candidates appointed permanently to this title will NOT need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP program ends.
• Pay Rate: $28.34 per hour plus competitive benefits package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance;
• NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.

Oswego County Human Resources Department46 East Bridge StreetOswego, New York 13126(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254Email: Humanresources@OswegoCountyNY.govWeb: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresourcesAffirmative Action/

Equal Opportunity Employer

About Oswego CountyOswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed.

As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible.

Benefits may include health, dental, vision and life insurance; NYS Retirement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; paid holidays, sick and annual leave; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed); optional pre-tax retirement plan; optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA); and more.

Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.