Intermediate
ITTS.GEN.P2
Independently resolves moderately complex problems.
Independently resolves moderately complex problems.
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
Independently resolves moderately complex problems. Installs hardware and software upgrades. May set up user equipment with minimal supervision.
Level — P2 — Developing Professional
Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence
- Scope
- Defined deliverables / small features
- Autonomy
- General supervision; reviewed at milestones
- Complexity
- Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
- Impact
- Own and immediate-team deliverables
- Decision rights
- Routine technical choices within guidance
- Leadership
- May guide interns
- Typical experience
- 1–3 yrs
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Responsibilities10
- Independently resolve moderately complex problemscommonlevel
- Install hardware and software upgradescommonlevel
- Contribute to maintaining documentation and knowledge basecommonlevel
- Assist in training junior support staffcommonlevel
- Monitor and maintain IT systems and networkscommonlevel
- Provide guidance on technical issues to end userscommonlevel
- Participate in IT projects as requiredcommonlevel
- Ensure compliance with IT policies and procedurescommonlevel
- Analyze and improve support processescommonlevel
- Prepare reports on support activitiescommonlevel
Tasks3
- Resolve moderately complex problemscommonlevel
- Install hardware and software upgradescommonlevel
- Maintain documentation and knowledge basecommonlevel
Skills8
- Problem analysiscommonlevel
- Hardware and software installationcommonlevel
- Documentation skillscommonlevel
- Process improvementcommonlevel
- Technical trainingcommonlevel
- Network maintenancecommonlevel
- Report preparationcommonlevel
- Policy compliancecommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Advanced troubleshootingcommonlevel
- Hardware and software upgrade procedurescommonlevel
- IT policy and compliancecommonlevel
- Network maintenancecommonlevel
- Technical training methodscommonlevel
- Process improvement techniquescommonlevel
- Support documentation standardscommonlevel
- IT project participationcommonlevel
competency8
- Analytical thinkingcommonlevel
- Communicationcommonlevel
- Accountabilitycommonlevel
- Adaptabilitycommonlevel
- Initiativecommonlevel
- Technical expertisecommonlevel
- Process improvementcommonlevel
- Collaborationcommonlevel
qualification3
- 2–4 years of support experiencecommonlevel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skillscommonlevel
- Ability to work independentlycommonlevel
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O*NET / SOC
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