The Financial Information Service Agency (FISA) is recruiting a Help Desk Level 1 Representative for the Citywide User Support Division. Under general direction, the Help Desk Level 1 Representative will serve as the “front-line” of the FISA and Office of Payroll Administration (OPA) Help Desk operations, providing caller assistance and problem management services to City agencies regarding citywide systems under both FISA and OPA management. These systems include CityTime, the Financial Management System (FMS), the Payee Information Portal (PIP), the Payroll Management System (PMS), City Human Resource Management System (CHRMS), Remedy and others.

The Help Desk Level 1 Representative will:
- Respond to telephone and email inquiries and determine the information required with professionalism and tact;
- Answer routine and frequently asked questions regarding user and system issues;
- Escalate moderate and complex user and system issues when required;
- Apprise users of the status and progress of pending requests;
- Provide efficient and effective problem resolution for callers;
- Initiate system password resets for authorized users;
- Record and track information from initial call to resolution using the Remedy IT Service Management System;
- Assist in collecting data to be used in researching user issues that may indicate larger system problems;
- Prepare statistical reports for management review;
- Provide system documentation and forms as required;
- Run simple system procedures and;
- Perform special projects, as assigned.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience responding to inquiries utilizing computers, databases and information technology systems for researching the answers to questions in a customer service, help desk or public information capacity; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "2" above; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience. Satisfactory, full-time experience working for a New York City government agency responding to inquiries utilizing computers, databases and information technology systems for researching the answers to questions in a customer service, help desk or public information capacity may be substituted on the basis of one year of NYC government work experience for two years of the experience described in "2" above. College credit may be substituted for the experience in a customer service, help desk or public information capacity on the basis of 30 semester credits for each year of the experience described in "2" above. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

To be eligible for assignment to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the above Qualification Requirements, one more year of the satisfactory full-time experience described in "2" above.

To be eligible for assignment to Assignment Level III, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level I, two more years of the satisfactory full-time experience described in "2" above.

- Basic knowledge of City systems (FMS, PMS, CityTime, PIP, CHRMS or Remedy) - Excellent work ethic and attention to detail - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Excellent telephone skills with a professional demeanor - Ability to work independently or as part of a team - Ability to work well and efficiently in a fast-paced environment - Ability to maintain confidentiality

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.