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ITTS.GEN.P1
Handles routine user issues and service requests.
Handles routine user issues and service requests.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The IT Support Specialist: a dedicated and knowledgeable worker who wants to ensure that every end user has a seamless experience with technology.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: End users are facing technical issues that disrupt their work and productivity.
- The internal problem: The IT Support Specialist feels overwhelmed by the volume of requests and struggles with balancing speed and quality in resolving issues.
- Why it matters: Every employee deserves to work without technical hindrances, and a well-functioning technology infrastructure is critical for organizational success.
The plan
- 1. Assess the user's issue through active listening and effective communication.
- 2. Utilize critical thinking to diagnose the problem and identify possible solutions.
- 3. Implement the solution using technical skills and knowledge of computers and electronics.
- 4. Follow-up with the user to ensure the problem is resolved and provide additional support if needed.
- 5. Document the issue and its resolution for future reference and to improve the knowledge base.
What's at stake
End users remain frustrated and unable to perform their tasks efficiently. The IT Support Specialist feels burned out and disengaged due to unresolved issues piling up.
Success looks like
End users feel supported and experience minimal disruptions in their workflow. The IT Support Specialist gains confidence and recognition for their problem-solving abilities.
Summary
Handles routine user issues and service requests. Performs password resets, account provisioning, basic software installation and troubleshooting.
Level — P1 — Entry-Level Professional
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
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Responsibilities10
- Respond to user requests and incidentscommonlevel
- Diagnose and resolve technical issuescommonlevel
- Install, configure and maintain end-user equipmentcommonlevel
- Perform password resets and account provisioningcommonlevel
- Document solutions and update knowledge basecommonlevel
- Assist in maintaining IT inventorycommonlevel
- Provide basic software installation and troubleshootingcommonlevel
- Escalate unresolved issues to higher-level supportcommonlevel
- Ensure timely resolution of support ticketscommonlevel
- Participate in team meetings and training sessionscommonlevel
Tasks3
- Perform password resets and account provisioningcommonlevel
- Install and configure end-user equipmentcommonlevel
- Document solutions and update knowledge basecommonlevel
Skills8
- Basic troubleshootingcommonlevel
- Customer interactioncommonlevel
- Software installationcommonlevel
- Technical documentationcommonlevel
- IT inventory managementcommonlevel
- Password managementcommonlevel
- Account provisioningcommonlevel
- Basic network configurationcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- IT support processescommonlevel
- Basic networking conceptscommonlevel
- Software installation procedurescommonlevel
- Customer service principlescommonlevel
- Technical documentation standardscommonlevel
- Hardware troubleshootingcommonlevel
- End-user equipment configurationcommonlevel
- Security protocolscommonlevel
competency8
- Customer service orientationcommonlevel
- Problem Solvingcommonlevel
- Teamworkcommonlevel
- Learning Agilitycommonlevel
- Attention to detailcommonlevel
- Technical proficiencycommonlevel
- Communication Skillscommonlevel
- Time managementcommonlevel
qualification3
- 0–2 years in IT or technical supportcommonlevel
- CompTIA A+, ITF+commonlevel
- Strong communication skillscommonlevel
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O*NET / SOC
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