Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs in Washington, UT

Are you passionate about customer service, technology, and problem solving? Are you an inherently curious individual? Join our team as a Technology Customer Service Representative and play a vital role in the City's success. This is your opportunity to:

• Make an Impact: Directly empower City employees to serve our community by keeping our systems running smoothly.
• Grow Your Skills: Gain hands-on technical experience, refine your troubleshooting abilities, and contribute to the evolution of our computing strategy.
• Collaborate: Work within an outstanding, supportive team that values problem-solving and innovation.
• Drive Change: Participate in exciting projects, including the implementation of our new ticketing system and a push towards best practices.

If you are curious, eager to learn, solve problems, and provide world-class support, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the City of St. George Technology Customer Support Manager, supports City-owned workstation and network equipment; provides hardware and software planning and evaluation; provides problem solving and training for end users; and ensures systems efficiency and integrity. This is an entry level position.

Essential Functions/Typical Working/Mental Demands/Working Conditions: Answer incoming phone calls into the City Help Desk. Open, route, manage, and resolve tickets in the IT Service Management platform. Provide technical assistance, support, and advice as needed to users when resolving computer related incidents through phone, e-mail, web, and in-person requests. Assist with the setup, installation, and configuration of new hardware and software systems. Assist with the upgrade of existing mobile devices, hardware, operating system, and software. Evaluate and recommend changes and proposals for upgrades to existing hardware and software systems. Escalate problems to vendors, administrators, and engineering staff and remains engaged through resolution. Assist with troubleshooting and setting up mobile devices, such as tablets and cell phones. Document processes, troubleshooting steps, and contributes to the knowledge base. Perform other related duties as required. May work alone or as a member of a troubleshooting team. Work is performed primarily indoors in a typical office environment with potential travel to other city locations. Uncomfortable conditions may include stooping, crouching, bending, etc. May be susceptible to eyestrain, back discomfort, and hand and wrist problems. Medium physical strength requirement: exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 pounds of force frequently. Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and irregular working hours required to get equipment or programs set up or repaired under department time constraints.

Qualifications: Windows or Apple OS and device certifications preferred. Minimum of one (1) year customer service or computer support work experience required. May substitute on a year for year basis an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of: Inner workings and technological developments of computers, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, printers, software, and related equipment. Emerging technologies. Wide variety of application programs. Federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software. The holistic nature of technology. Knowledge of Apple OS and hardware preferred.

Skills in: Customer service. Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication. Problem solving.

Ability to: Provide a value-add, world-class customer experience when working with city employees. Communicate effectively with city employees and technical staff, both orally and in writing. Quickly troubleshoot and resolve incidents in person or over the phone. Operate a variety of computer equipment, operating systems, and software. Explain technical material in layman's terms. Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, other employees, the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions. Participate with the team in developing ongoing strategies and best practices.

Benefits for part-time employees: Free access to all 4 city golf courses (Dixie Red Hills, Southgate, St. George Golf Club, and Sunbrook), swimming pools (City Pool and Sand Hollow Aquatic Center) and recreation center is available to all part-time employees.